Author Archives: Betsy Karetnick

Feelin’ Chili

Two things keep you warm during a polar vortex. Chili and dogs (chili dogs are good too – technically that's three). I didn't get a great picture of this week's ez prep turkey and bean chili, so I'm attaching a picture of two of the dogs. I will also include the recipe full of pantryContinue reading “Feelin’ Chili”

Not Fried Rice for Dinner

I'll be making this again for 3 reasons. It takes 5 ingredients, it takes 5 minutes, and it takes leftover rice noodles to an awesome new level. Ingredients 2 eggs, whisked up 3 scallions, sliced A quart of cooked rice noodles or spaghetti Soy sauce Veg oil Heat an 8 inch fry pan and coatContinue reading “Not Fried Rice for Dinner”

Last Minute Butter Cookies

These are so quick to pull together, and so foolproof, they will become a baking staple. Proves the Land O Lakes test kitchen really knows what it's doing. I even made the cookies, formed them into balls and baked a couple of hours later when I had room in the oven. Watch for overtaking –Continue reading “Last Minute Butter Cookies”

New Year’s Day Ribs…or Any Day!

Sticking with a theme that packaged food is better than mom's food, my son asked that the ribs I was making to welcome 2014 be smothered with bottled sauce. And I almost did it! But with my hand poised on 2 (!) overpriced condiments, I figured out a last minute compromise. A good friend gaveContinue reading “New Year’s Day Ribs…or Any Day!”

The I Don’t Feel Like Going to the Store Frittata (with bacon!)

I did a happy dance after figuring out I could avoid the Sunday supermarket rush. Plus the bacon didn't hurt. Frittatas have saved me on many occasions for breakfast, lunch, dinner and sometimes for entertaining. Don't share the ingredients with pickier eaters unless you really do want to go to the store. 🙂 Ingredients 6Continue reading “The I Don’t Feel Like Going to the Store Frittata (with bacon!)”

I Found the Challah!

Here's what you do when you find the challah that your mother brought to celebrate on Friday night but that you forgot to set out because you hid it from thieving dogs. Make French toast. It seems particularly appropriate that the Medieval reference in France to stale soaked bread fried up in fat is “painContinue reading “I Found the Challah!”

Go Buckeyes!

Another big game this weekend so as requested: The buckeyes recipe! For the un-initiated, they are creamy, sweet, stern clogging, peanut buttery deliciousness. Also no cooking, no baking, no frying. Just blending and shaping (and dipping in chocolate ;-). I find all the recipes are basically the same. I reduced this one (click here) byContinue reading “Go Buckeyes!”

When You’re Sick of Green Beans

My dad stopped by for dinner. When he left all the green beans were gone, and EVERYONE ate them (the roasted potatoes too, but that's not exactly a hard sell). Here's the recipe. Feel free to sub another Asian supermarket selection. We've rarely met one we didn't like (if it's spicy, add with care). 1Continue reading “When You’re Sick of Green Beans”