I was going for the toast when I remembered the leftover ear of grilled corn, and I mean grilled. Rich in color, requested by my youngest who saw the picture on tv, grilled corn. I'd cut off the kernels from the last ear after dinner. We all agreed we loved it, except for the olderContinue reading “Breakfast Salad Twist”
Category Archives: Kitchen Help
Every (any?) Day Hash
So I got two new boy dogs (see photo, below) and I have had less cooking time lately. Not to worry. Necessity being the mother of invention, I threw everything together in a hash this week that I think came out pretty well. Start with leftover potatoes – if I steam them for anything, IContinue reading “Every (any?) Day Hash”
Weeknight Steak
Since the charcoal takes time and the new dogs take watching (when outside with the existing dog), I have no time for prepping dinner. But that's fine. This steak is big on flavor and low on effort. Ditto for grilled asparagus and chived potatoes. Btw I used to be an “I only use fresh garlic”Continue reading “Weeknight Steak”
Chicken! Again
Inspired by my girlfriend's lentil orzo salad (recipe to come from our just discovered mutual friend), I decided to circle the Mediterranean for our cookout. This yoghurt marinade draws Greece into the meal. So EZ! And you get great flavor in the otherwise flavorless breast. Ingredients: 8 oz Greek yoghurt 3 cloves garlic, minced (moreContinue reading “Chicken! Again”
Everything But The Kitchen Sink Dinner
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”
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”
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”
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”
I Am Not A Restaurant! 