I found a new way to cook pasta. Well, it's new to me. Plenty of folks cook lasagna noodles in the casserole, not before. Why not cook orzo hamburger helper style?! I didn't have hamburger, but ground pork works just as well. Then I scavenged from fridge and pantry. It's got no country of originContinue reading “Everything But The Kitchen Sink Dinner”
Author Archives: Betsy Karetnick
Not Key Lime Pie
Or…a great no bake citrus dessert As my guy pointed out this holiday weekend, we've come a long way. As in, I was trusting him to shop for the groceries, even when company's coming! By coming a long way, I'm pretty sure he meant I've given up a touch of control. I prefer to lookContinue reading “Not Key Lime Pie”
Mixed Grill
Yes it was meat free Monday. No, I did not feel like going to the store. So we're going to consider this something like an Arnold Palmer, 1/2 lemonade and half iced tea. Except in this case it's a half vegan mixed grill (the other half is chicken). Skinless boneless chicken can take on flavorContinue reading “Mixed Grill”
Watermelon Pops
It's here, ice pop season (well it was here, yesterday. I presume it will come back). Ice pops, aguas frescas, granitas, smoothies etc. are all great ways to use up fruit. I think pops are the easiest. Feel free to doll up the watermelon with lime zest or mint simple syrup. Or just make theContinue reading “Watermelon Pops”
Lemony Chicken
As I sat across the table from my darling youngest child, I found myself basking in the glow of a “this is the best time you’ve ever made this” chicken compliment. How lovely, I thought, to be able to discuss food, politics, and off beat Youtube videos with this rapidly growing young man. He eats!Continue reading “Lemony Chicken”
Dressed to Thrill
You will eat KALE and you will like it! Seriously it’s all in the dressing, at least in this case. For 17 years I’ve tried to make children eat salad. Recently, my eldest made a turn for the raw produce with Caesar-style dressings. Ding, ding, ding! Why did I keep trying vinaigrette’s?!! Now I justContinue reading “Dressed to Thrill”
Takeout…In
I don't know what I would do without Nancie McDermott. She is such a fabulous resource for me and mine in the kitchen, obsessed as we are with Asian flavors, but without the budget (mine) or desire (mine again) for taking away often overly oiled and sauced food from the local Chinese places. QuickContinue reading “Takeout…In”
Take Out…Sort Of
If at first you don't succeed, try Chinese. …and it need not be authentic. But it can make veggies really appealing :). And it's pretty quick -20 minutes start to table – I prepped, picked up, cooked, dropped off children at multiple activities all the while. Ah spring! I call it lo mein, andContinue reading “Take Out…Sort Of”
Great Granola Bars
A girl can only make so much granola, before her thoughts turn to…granola bars. Plus as much as I like my granola, it still doesn’t clump. I think I know why after making the fabulous snack bars from Alana Chernila’s The Homemade Pantry. I would need to add more sugar (honey, syrup, agave etc.) ButContinue reading “Great Granola Bars”
Down & Dirty Fajitas
Use this recipe when you've forgotten to marinate the chicken and your kids have likewise forgotten to take the chicken out of the fridge for you even though you asked. Also, when you don't have time to grill, when someone needs a ride to class within in hour, if you like leftovers, if a relativeContinue reading “Down & Dirty Fajitas”
I Am Not A Restaurant! 