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The Most Important Meal of the Day
Mornin’! It was another beautiful, albeit humid, morning for a quick run, so I whipped out a speedy mile and half after my morning Mom walk. I wasn’t really feeling it, as my Mom and I rounded the final corner of our walk, but I thou (read full article)
Seasoned Couscous
There were so many fantastic recipes in this month’s Simple and Delicious (Aug/Sept) that I hardly knew where to start. In search of a quick afternoon snack (yes, snack, I’m weird), I went to this seasoned couscous from page 27. It& (read full article)
Greek Salad with Grilled Chicken
This main dish salad from Simply in Season makes a super quick dinner. Dressing: 1/4 C chicken broth 2 T red wine vinegar 1 tsp dried oregano (or 1 T fresh) 2 tsp olive oil 1 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1 clove garlic (minced) Directions (read full article)
Low Fat Oatmeal-Banana Muffins
In our house, we are counting down to the first day of school. T-minus 9 days 'til school days! And continuing with my breakfast ideas to make the Back-To-School morning rush go easier, I have another great recipe to start your day off right: Low Fat (read full article)
MEXICAN TACO SALAD
Have you ever wanted something . . . a Something that you really Didn’t need? You’ve picked it up several times, but always put it back. Well I say, “The heck with it . . . frivilous or not, I’m buying it!” . . . and I (read full article)
Mashed Squash
The other day I shared with you a way to prepare spaghetti squash, one of the many winter squashes. I also received a kabocha squash from my CSA, and this time I wasn’t really sure what to do with it b/c I had never made it before! It sort of l (read full article)
Chicken and White Bean Chili
Will this blog explode if I post one more chili recipe here? Probably. But that's a chance I'm willing to take. I've got a situation here.My fridge seems to be breeding poblano peppers. Like tribbles. Only greener and more tasty. I could swear (read full article)
Rice & Olive Salad
Squirrel just started preschool again, and although I love having the time while she’s at school to spend with Bug, preschool also means I have to pack Squirrel a lunch. A few months ago I started thinking about the lunch co (read full article)
Joyce DiDonato
Claire Black of the Scotsman meets American mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato in Milano (click the link for the full article): Pop stars, soap stars, Big Brother contestants – it seems that anyone can now be a diva as long as they behave badly enou (read full article)
Zoku Quick Pop winner announced!
A few weeks ago we reviewed the Zoku Quick Pop and launched a fun competition, where one lucky person would win their very own Zoku! The task was to submit a cooling recipe, and we received many great ones. There can only be one winner though, an (read full article)
Spicy Aromatic Baked Chicken
I must say I have been very contented with my Super Fast Chinese Roasted Chicken and Teriyaki Chicken that I didn’t really quite bother to try something new. They are my 2 top favourite baked chicken. They are quick to prepare, quick to cook, (read full article)
Insalata di riso
Mid-August, when the temperatures climb to tropical heights, is a time when even the enthusiasm of even the most avid cook can begin to wane. Italians often turn to easily prepared dishes that need minimal or no actually cooking. Salads are an obviou (read full article)
Market Matters- Sustainably Sourced Seared Albacore with Avocado & Truffle Oil
Homemade Freezer Biscuits: Make Your Own Monday #32
There is a product in the freezer section that comes in a blue bag with a little dough man on the front. They are ready to bake biscuits. I have tried them and they are mighty convenient for a quick breakfast or dinner. A bag of te (read full article)
Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
Okay, so this is the time of year I start to get panicky about my herbs. I have these great whiskey barrels right outside my kitchen door, and every Mother's Day weekend I plant them full of basil and rosemary and parsley and thyme and sage and tarr (read full article)
BJ’s Market & Bakery @ Lollapalooza
We walked over to Chow Town North to pick up something quick before heading to the next performance. We stopped at BJ’s Market & Bakery. We ordered the Fish Tacos ($5) and Turkey burger ($5) to share. The food was quick indeed, but not ve (read full article)
Kale with White Beans & Italian Sausage
I love rustic dishes, and I thought this was a perfect way to use the beautiful kale I just picked up. Kale is an awesome veggie, and full of great nutrients. A little italian sausage, a can of beans, and the dish grew from there. This is a quick mea (read full article)
Okra Saute’
This side dish from Simply in Season is super quick tastes like summer. Ingredients: 4 C okra (cleaned and trimmed, I sliced mine) 1 large onion (sliced) 2 sweet peppers (chopped) 1 chili pepper (seeded and sliced) 2 large tomatoes (diced) salt to (read full article)
Sublime Key Lime Pie
First, how about this from Yogi Berra: The waitress asked: “How many pieces do you want your pie cut?” Yogi responded: “Four. I don’t think I could eat eight.” My husband’s side of the family recently gathered f (read full article)
Commenting about Comments
Just a quick note to let everyone know that I've added a new comment management system. Until it has completed "importing" all of the old comments, previous comments will ~not~ show.Do not be alarmed.You've not been edited or (in the case o (read full article)
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