Cooking Simplified
I continue to dabble in the land of gluten and dairy (ie. normal people land) – no substitutions or restrictions. This week, I decided to cook up some couscous – a grain that I had never really enjoyed as a kid…but am very much enjoying as an adult – specifically after discovering it is the …
It’s mid-April and NYC is still fighting the warm weather. Even today, with the temperature climbing into the 80’s, the city wasn’t having it. Rain clouds moved in as if to say “not yet, suckers”. It forced me home just as I was starting a picnic, one of my all-time favorite warm weather activities. So, …
This week I challenged myself to think outside of the box. I was finally embracing my chili cravings…but what would make my chili unique? For everyone who is not-so-keen on the butternut squash/sweet potato/pumpkin flare I have been working into my recipes basically since the first leaf turned orange in mid-September, I give you this …
I rarely feel that I am missing out when it comes to eating meat. Since incorporating fish and seafood into my diet two years ago (previously I had been purely vegetarian for 16 years) I have been incredibly satisfied. And, truth be told, if the day comes when I want to order a steak, I …
The food blogging world is…overwhelming. Since starting this blog, a self-indulgent outlet for all of my pent-up cooking and writing energy, I have done my fair share of exploring. There are ENDLESS food blogs out there, each one more creative and unique than the next. Instagram alone is its own insular world of food trends …
Our family has vacationed in Michigan for as long as I can remember. What began as a 7 hour drive from St. Louis (all five kids and my parents packed into a conversion van) to a big yellow beach house in Covert, MI has evolved into a convening of couples and families from all over the country in …
Forget about frozen entrees and just-add-water meals; if you’re worried about your kitchen skills but want to give it a shot (or better yet – impress a guest with a homemade dish) you should always default to roasted vegetables. Hit your local farmers market or grocery store and buy an assortment of seasonal vegetables, picking …
I love kale. I love kale salads. But on a freezing winter’s day, a salad just isn’t going to cut it. With a quarter of my kale bag remaining and the expiration date looming, I decided to make a simple and healthy sauté. This is one of the cheapest and quickest recipes out there. Although …