Having a very tame food background has made new eating experiences very eye opening for me. Growing up we ate traditional Midwestern fare. Lots of meat and potatoes. Spaghetti, casseroles, and the like. As I traveled and experienced more of regional world cuisine I couldn’t get enough. One of the most surprising “likes” for me [...]
French Fridays with Dorie: Roast Chicken for Les Paresseux
19 Nov posted by
Roast chicken’s and I have a mixed relationship. I like them but I don’t like dealing with them. I will never forget my first experience with a whole chicken. It also began my entry into the world of exploring where my food actually came from. Before I went to Morocco I had never touched raw [...]
Take-Out Chicken from your Kitchen!
9 Nov posted by
When you have a 6 year old and a 3 year old, one item that’s a staple in their diet is chicken nuggets. It’s also safe to say that as a parent you’re pretty tired of the same old chicken nuggets. I am there. I’ve been there. I have managed to find a few different [...]
Greek Slow Cooker Chicken
19 Oct posted by
I find myself using my slow cooker and more and more these days. This recipe was a twist on a simple recipe I found in a slow cooker cookbook. I made it last week when we were going out of town for the day and expecting dinner that evening. It turned out great and made [...]
Gnocchi..nu yokie…no nuu yummy!!
17 Oct posted by
This is a great recipe to use up leftover mashed potatoes. They really taste the best if you use homemade mashed potatoes that have been refrigerated for one or two days.Ingredients1 cup of cold mashed potatoes1 tsp salt1 cup flour (may be more depending on potato thickness)1 organic eggDirectionsIn a stand mixer or a large [...]
Fall Couscous and Roasted Vegetables
8 Oct posted by
Last week in my grocery shopping I came across the bin of fall vegetables. This might not be a phenomenon where you are but it is definetely common here in the Midwest. (I’m kicking myself for not taking a picture). Imagine a pallet with solid sides, about 4 feet high - LOADED with squash and [...]
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