I really wish I could have invented silly bands or rainbow looms, but alas, I only invent things like Chickpea Salad. And even then, I didn't really invent it, of course. But today, I had the idea to make a mashed chickpea salad in the exact same style as my favorite chicken salad -- with … Continue reading Chickpea Salad Sandwiches
Velvety Cauliflower Soup with Turmeric, Sunflower Seeds, and Truffle Oil
This summer was not kind to my waist line. Or to my hip line, ass line, and stomach line, for that matter. Packing and moving meant pizza and beer on many more nights than I'd care to admit. And if unpacking one spice bottle from twenty sheets of packing paper burned a lot of calories, … Continue reading Velvety Cauliflower Soup with Turmeric, Sunflower Seeds, and Truffle Oil
Garbanzo “Meatballs” with Spaghetti Squash
I take the same route to drop my son off at preschool every morning. Â Some days I consider going a different way just to make the synapses in my brain do something different (and no, I have no idea if that is what synapses actually do). Â But I usually go the same way, making the … Continue reading Garbanzo “Meatballs” with Spaghetti Squash
Butternut Squash and Apple Muffins with Pumpkin Seed Streusel
I have received one butternut squash and one dozen eggs every Tuesday for the last three weeks from my CSA. Â Up until yesterday, I had exactly three butternut squashes on my counter and three dozen eggs in my refrigerator. Â I always like to kid myself and say things like "When fall gets here and the … Continue reading Butternut Squash and Apple Muffins with Pumpkin Seed Streusel
Springtime Grilled Chicken Bread Salad with Roasted Asparagus and Fennel
There are certain recipes that have nearly cult followings online, and the Zuni Cafe Roast Chicken and Bread Salad is one of them. I've never had it in person, but have heard so many people rave about it that I recently decided to put my own spin on it. It seemed fitting -- fresh, small … Continue reading Springtime Grilled Chicken Bread Salad with Roasted Asparagus and Fennel
Green Coconut Curry with Chick Peas
You probably don't want to read a food related post that starts out talking about snow and phlegm and pink eye, but here we are. I've been trying to finish up the first 7 of the Cuizoo Arsenal and I've been rather hemmed in by snow days (2 in one week) and sick days (too … Continue reading Green Coconut Curry with Chick Peas
Gingered Pork Stir Fry
I know I speak about my grandmothers a lot here, and quite honestly I forget what I've said and what I haven't said (and am entirely too lazy to go back and look). But this recipe is another one courtesy of my mom's mother, Grace. And it serves as Cuizoo Arsenal meal #6. Grace is … Continue reading Gingered Pork Stir Fry
Quick African Chicken Stew with Sweet Potatoes and Pumpkin Seeds
For the fifth meal of the Cuizoo Arsenal, I was planning to do a hearty soup. Because this time of year especially, it is a fantastic one pot meal for cold days. I thought I'd do something with beans and maybe some sausage, because that is an almost weekly occurrence for us. But after doing … Continue reading Quick African Chicken Stew with Sweet Potatoes and Pumpkin Seeds
Orange Marsala Cranberry Sauce with Sage
I make it no secret that I am a little particular about what kind of food I generally serve. I wouldn't call myself a total food snob, because I still enjoy a box of Kraft Macaroni and Cheese as much as the next person. It's just that when I cook, I rarely use processed or … Continue reading Orange Marsala Cranberry Sauce with Sage
Whole Grain Chocolate Chunk Cookies with Coconut Oil
This post is brought to you by summer camp. Sweet, sweet summer camp. After several weeks of kids at home all day and attempts to get real work done late at night, I have a bit of breathing space.  And you'd think after cooking three meals a day for three weeks that I might have … Continue reading Whole Grain Chocolate Chunk Cookies with Coconut Oil