So the school year is wrapping up  and I am firmly planting my head in the sand related to how I am going to a) keep everyone entertained all summer, b) get my paid work done and deliver a large project at the end of August, c) maintain some sanity amidst the fighting siblings and … Continue reading Late Spring Couscous with Spinach, Zucchini, and Pumpkin Seeds
No Hangover Tequila Chicken Tacos with Guacamole
Well, I guess I cannot entirely guarantee that you won't have a hangover with these tacos. Â If you are so inclined to drink the remaining tequila in the bottle after you make the marinade, then you are on your own. Â And it is a lonely place to be -- trust me. Â The tequila hangover is … Continue reading No Hangover Tequila Chicken Tacos with Guacamole
Asian Pork and Sweet Corn Hash
Why is it that every stage of parenthood just seems to get harder? Â Once they sleep through the night, they begin to move and roll and fall off things. Â Once they don't need to eat every two hours, they start protesting solid foods and stop eating altogether. Â Once they can dress themselves, they start talking … Continue reading Asian Pork and Sweet Corn Hash
Apple and Fontina Monte Cristo
When my husband is traveling on business (which seems to be way too much lately), I usually keep the cooking to a minimum. Â I hate having a big mess to clean up when I am the only one to clean it. Â And combined with homework, baths, and bedtime routines, sometimes it just seems like more … Continue reading Apple and Fontina Monte Cristo
Muenster Chicken
I'm not sure if you have noticed, but I have been posting far fewer dinner recipes lately. And, trust me, it's not for a lack of eating dinner. The problem is purely technical -- winter means it gets dark early, and because of that, the lighting sucks. You see, I am still in the "learning" … Continue reading Muenster Chicken
Crispy Split Pea Burgers
So I've been trying to do some extra clean living lately. Â I think the overindulgence of the holidays pushed me over the edge. Â On top of eliminating gluten/wheat, I've stopped drinking wine, and have been trying to go without alcohol at all. Â Crazy talk, you say? Â Probably so. Â But something has been crying uncle (crazy … Continue reading Crispy Split Pea Burgers
The Girl’s Italian Meatloaf
Now that we are in our summer schedule, I usually try to get a run in on the treadmill while my son (almost 3) Â is napping during the afternoon. Â As I am attempting to burn off my last piece of pound cake (how aptly named...), my daughter (7 1/2) is conducting Barbie weddings, which generally … Continue reading The Girl’s Italian Meatloaf
Pasta with Fresh Peas, Basil, and Mint
I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that summer cooking is almost every bit as good as summer lovin'. Actually, I think it might be what replaces the thrill of summer lovin' when you get old and boring. Â Because seriously, heirloom tomatoes covered with olive oil and basil? Or fresh sweet … Continue reading Pasta with Fresh Peas, Basil, and Mint
Curried Chick Pea and Red Potato Hash
Does anyone remember that show "Ready, Set, Cook?" Â Basically it was a game show where you got a box of random ingredients and had to make dinner out of it. Â Some of the cooking reality shows use a similar premise now, but I liked this show because the professionals had to work with regular people … Continue reading Curried Chick Pea and Red Potato Hash
Barbecued Herb Burgers with Grilled Scallions
I know I mentioned recently that I hurt my back. Â When I think about what the hell I did to it, all I keep coming up with is heavy duty gardening/digging up boulders, running, carrying around an almost three year old ... and then loading a box containing 1/8th of a cow into my car. … Continue reading Barbecued Herb Burgers with Grilled Scallions