The dog ate my cake (and survived both the chocolate and me). So here’s a picture of the mayo. And the dog. I didn’t intend to make mayo, but ignored a golden rule for making hard boiled eggs (fresh eggs, what was I thinking?! See link below) and wrecked the whites late Friday night duringContinue reading “Homemade Mayo (not Fallen Chocolate Cake)”
Category Archives: dinner
B-L-inner
Anyone can make this, especially when your child asks for the oh so trendy avocado toast and you only have the toast. Works 24/7. Ingredients 2 eggs Tomatoes, handful, halved Goat cheese or other Dill or fave fresh herb (chive!) or both Butter Salt pepper Toast (no avocado) Medium heat, non stick pan. Melt aContinue reading “B-L-inner”
Any Night Stuffing!
Why wait for Thanksgiving? Give this savory confection a chance. It took less time than I thought (mostly in the oven) and gave me the benefit of feeling virtuous for not chucking some stale ciabatta. I highly recommend a gravy sidecar. 4 cups stale bread, 3/4 inch cube. 10-15 minutes in a 300 degree ovenContinue reading “Any Night Stuffing!”
Mussel Mania
You don’t need much to make mussels delicious (and nutritious). Steaming them in water or throwing them on a hot grill would work. BUT a few pantry staples up the game and make you look like a genius. Ingredients: De-bearded and clean mussels from the fishmonger (love that word). Ask if they’re good to go.TheyContinue reading “Mussel Mania”
“I Don’t Feel Like Shopping Pasta”
Shop if you must, slide if you can. With one large or a couple of medium, summer perfect tomatoes and a pantry, this dish is done in 13 minutes. Double down to feed a crowd. Ingredients: Pasta of your choice Tomato(es) Basil Olive Parmesan or similar grated cheese Boil a big pot of salted water.Continue reading ““I Don’t Feel Like Shopping Pasta””
Not Take-Out Stir Fry
Use beef or sub chicken like I did, this dish is faster to make than waiting for a delivery. Start the rice first. Also on our All American, larger portion, teen enriched table, the recipe barely served four portions. Up the quantity, lower your intake, or add a super fiber rich side…broccoli and ginger anyone?Continue reading “Not Take-Out Stir Fry”
Meat Free Monday Pasta
In an effort to save $ I planned to use half a head of Napa cabbage shredded with pasta, cheese, and leftover cream. Plus I was parsimoniously planning to turn stale bread into crusty crumbs. But that plan bit the dust as I unfurled leaf after mildewed cabbage leaf. Gross. That left the cauliflower. WhileContinue reading “Meat Free Monday Pasta”
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”
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 Am Not A Restaurant! 