I remember researching my baby girl's first car seat. I had no clue what I was looking for. I was focused on patterns that didn't include teddy bears, perhaps longing for something that might actually match the car instead. I didn't know a five point harness from a three point one, and I certainly didn't … Continue reading Creamy Chicken Casserole with Leeks and Mushrooms
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
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
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
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
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
Smoky Scalloped Potatoes with Sausage
I'm thinking there is a guide to parenthood somewhere that I forgot to read. Before I had kids, I imagined parenting to be similar to, um, living -- except with children. And I know that sounds simplistic and parenting is much harder than just living, but I guess I imagined that I would continue to … Continue reading Smoky Scalloped Potatoes with Sausage
Vegetable Soup with Basil Pistou
I read this article in the New York Times yesterday (Told to Eat Its Vegetables, America Orders Fries). Here's a little quote to blow your mind: For example, only 23 percent of meals include a vegetable, Mr. Balzer said. (Again, fries don’t count, but lettuce on a hamburger does.) Truthfully, I am not surprised by … Continue reading Vegetable Soup with Basil Pistou