September 24, 2011

This beanless chili is a family favorite around here. It is also a nice introduction to using...

September 24, 2011

This beanless chili is a family favorite around here. It is also a nice introduction to using...

September 24, 2011
pumpkin

Pumpkin soup is a comforting autumn dish that is perfect on a cool and windy day.  These five...

September 21, 2011
stir fry

If you are busy and pressed for time on the weekdays, this vegetable and shrimp stir-fry is a quick...

September 17, 2011

Lettuce wraps are a light meal option that are quick and easy to make.  I prefer to uses Bibb...

September 17, 2011
baked pasta

Baked pasta dishes are crowd pleasers.  Everyone loves al dente pasta tossed in sauce and...

September 16, 2011

Stop buying that canned stuff and make this recipe for this fantastic broccoli cheddar soup. ...

September 15, 2011
black bean soup

Smokey black bean soup with kale and sweet potato has bold flavors and is thoroughly satisfying....

September 11, 2011
Potatoes

The potato is much more than a French fry (not to say that I don't enjoy my fries). Potatoes...

September 10, 2011
quesadilla

These pico de gallo chicken quesadillas are an easy and flavorful dish.  Pico de gallo is a...

September 2, 2011
caprese salad

Italians are experts at making easy and simple salads.  They use the best fresh ingredients...

August 31, 2011
casserole

One-pot meals are abusy cook's best friend.  They are simple, quick, and easy.  Who...

August 28, 2011
chili mac

We have all had Hamburger Helper at least once in our day.  Some of us may have fond memories...

August 27, 2011
chicken parmesan

Baked chicken parmesan is an a dish that can be made any night of the week.  Crispy chicken...

August 25, 2011
curry

Feel yourself transported to an exotic beach in India where this traditional fish curry comes from...

August 21, 2011

You are thinking I have lost my mind. Surely, I am not suggesting that simple, crunchy bread, is...

August 21, 2011
goat cheese

These days, you can find a good quality goat cheese at any local market.  This tart cheese...

August 20, 2011
Minestrone

The summer has given up, and fall is in the air. Days around here are still hot enough to be...

August 20, 2011
Cherry tomatoes

One thing about cherry tomatoes, we usually only see them in a salad. That is too bad, because...

August 19, 2011
Gazpacho

Have I mentioned how much I admire PAllen Smith? He makes elagent living seem so easy.  Here...

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