For meal number 3 in the Cuizoo Arsenal, we are going to do a pizza. I feel sort of silly talking about pizza, because, come on, it's pizza. Crust, toppings, cheese. Pretty straightforward stuff. But yet, we still order it and pay $15 for something that (with a little forethought) can be made in about … Continue reading Whole Grain White Pizza with Carmelized Onions and Garlicky Spinach
Sesame Crusted Fish Tacos with Avocado Salad and Slaw
So, here we have meal #2 from the Cuizoo Arsenal. I'm pretty sure I won't be getting one done per day, but I'll try to keep these coming as frequently as possible. I know I'll be cooking tonight, but once the weekend hits, I don't make any promises as cooking cuts into my drinking time. … Continue reading Sesame Crusted Fish Tacos with Avocado Salad and Slaw
Crispy Calamari Chopped Salad
Mark Bittman has me thinking again. He has a way of doing that. After reading his latest NYT piece, "Chop, Fry, Boil: Eating for One, or 6 Billion," I once again realize that people who like to cook have a way of making things way too complicated for those who don't (Bittman is not one … Continue reading Crispy Calamari Chopped Salad
Rum Balls
I planned to write this post detailing how it included my favorite things -- rum and balls, of course. And then I was going to integrate how appropriate Rum Balls are during the holiday season because of the infamous Pete Schweddy's Balls. And then I planned to go into the typical territory that we all … Continue reading Rum Balls
Trail Mix Banana Bread
I wish I had anything interesting to say. But I don't. Feel free to scan straight to the recipe because what follows will be riveting. We've been doing some Christmas decorating. And a lot of our lights don't work. And we bought them new just last year! At Wal-Mart! Because it was 10 PM and … Continue reading Trail Mix Banana Bread
Orange Marsala Cranberry Sauce with Sage
I make it no secret that I am a little particular about what kind of food I generally serve. I wouldn't call myself a total food snob, because I still enjoy a box of Kraft Macaroni and Cheese as much as the next person. It's just that when I cook, I rarely use processed or … Continue reading Orange Marsala Cranberry Sauce with Sage
Brown Butter Non-Pecan Pie
Before I had kids, I imagined my life with them only in scenes with a Barbara Walters interview softening glow. And I imagined babies -- never toddlers or tweens or teens. I'm sure that I knew it wouldn't be easy, but the beauty and magic of it all consistently put a filter on my imagined … Continue reading Brown Butter Non-Pecan Pie
White Chocolate Meringue Cookies
I remember being in about 3rd or 4th grade and getting a C in handwriting. I was crushed. The only grades that ever graced my report card were A's. But something about cursive writing wasn't clicking with me. My handwriting was ugly and awkward and certainly not the least bit artistic. I received C's in … Continue reading White Chocolate Meringue Cookies
Aunt Cherry’s Oatmeal Cake
The other day, I was bored and looking for something to bake. So I did a Twitter call for ideas, and a friend sent me this recipe. It was called "Aunt Cherry's Oatmeal Cake" and is apparently one of those old recipes with a fictitious name attached -- their family baked it all the time … Continue reading Aunt Cherry’s Oatmeal Cake
Smoky Scalloped Potatoes with Sausage
I'm thinking there is a guide to parenthood somewhere that I forgot to read. Before I had kids, I imagined parenting to be similar to, um, living -- except with children. And I know that sounds simplistic and parenting is much harder than just living, but I guess I imagined that I would continue to … Continue reading Smoky Scalloped Potatoes with Sausage