Kristin Cuizoo Arsenal, Entree, Featured Articles, General, No Eggs, No Nuts, No wheat, Vegetarian, Whole Grain

Black Beans and Rice

Here we are with meal number 4 from the Cuizoo Arsenal, where I attempt to give you 7 meals that are quick, cheap, easy, and nutritious.  This is one of those basic meals that has sustained entire civilizations for hundreds or thousands of years.  Just don't ask my daughter to eat it.  She continues on … Continue reading Black Beans and Rice

Kristin Cuizoo Arsenal, Entree, Featured Articles, General, No Eggs, No Nuts, Whole Grain

Whole Grain White Pizza with Carmelized Onions and Garlicky Spinach

For meal number 3 in the Cuizoo Arsenal, we are going to do a pizza. I feel sort of silly talking about pizza, because, come on, it's pizza.  Crust, toppings, cheese.  Pretty straightforward stuff.  But yet, we still order it and pay $15 for something that (with a little forethought) can be made in about … Continue reading Whole Grain White Pizza with Carmelized Onions and Garlicky Spinach

Kristin Cuizoo Arsenal, Entree, Featured Articles, General, No Eggs, No Nuts, No wheat, Quick Dinner, Salad

Sesame Crusted Fish Tacos with Avocado Salad and Slaw

So, here we have meal #2 from the Cuizoo Arsenal.  I'm pretty sure I won't be getting one done per day, but I'll try to keep these coming as frequently as possible.  I know I'll be cooking tonight, but once the weekend hits, I don't make any promises as cooking cuts into my drinking time.  … Continue reading Sesame Crusted Fish Tacos with Avocado Salad and Slaw

Kristin Cuizoo Arsenal, Entree, Featured Articles, No Nuts, No wheat, Salad, Sauces and Dressings

Crispy Calamari Chopped Salad

Mark Bittman has me thinking again.  He has a way of doing that.  After reading his latest NYT piece, "Chop, Fry, Boil:  Eating for One, or 6 Billion," I once again realize that people who like to cook have a way of making things way too complicated for those who don't (Bittman is not one … Continue reading Crispy Calamari Chopped Salad

Kristin Featured Articles, General, No Dairy, No Eggs, No Nuts, No wheat, Sauces and Dressings, Side Dish

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

Kristin Dessert/Sweet, Featured Articles, General, No Nuts, No wheat

White Chocolate Meringue Cookies

I remember being in about 3rd or 4th grade and getting a C in handwriting.  I was crushed.  The only grades that ever graced my report card were A's.  But something about cursive writing wasn't clicking with me.  My handwriting was ugly and awkward and certainly not the least bit artistic.  I received C's in … Continue reading White Chocolate Meringue Cookies