"Make Your Own" anything is always a popular choice with kids.  And in my family of control freaks (the males) and perfectionists (the females), it is especially popular. (I should add that I am a perfectionist because a control freak sounds too negative.  Shut up.  I know they are essentially the same thing).  Anyway, … Continue reading Make Your Own Asian Noodle Bowl
Panko and Sesame Crusted Fish with Roasted Broccoli
Fish is a tough meal in our house. Â While I love many varieties, it always seems that the purchasing choice involves some complicated matrix of "who likes what" Â and what I am willing to buy based on sustainability, mercury levels, etc. Â I could get wild Alaskan salmon, but then my husband is unhappy. Â I could … Continue reading Panko and Sesame Crusted Fish with Roasted Broccoli
Spring Pasta with Brown Butter, Asparagus, Peas, and Chanterelle Mushrooms
I often think that my laziness has been great fuel for my cooking creativity.  There are so many days when I stare into my pantry (while my two year old desperately attempts to clutch every box of crackers in it) and think that there is absolutely nothing to cook.  And then I walk away and … Continue reading Spring Pasta with Brown Butter, Asparagus, Peas, and Chanterelle Mushrooms
Grilled Pork, Mashed Potatoes with Chervil, Applesauce, and Sauteed Collards
My intent with the "Farmer's Market Dinner" category is to highlight a meal made almost entirely with local ingredients. Clearly this is a not a 100% promise, but more of an intent to use as many local ingredients as possible. Tonight's meal was made from local pork tenderloin sourced at my winter's farmers market, mashed … Continue reading Grilled Pork, Mashed Potatoes with Chervil, Applesauce, and Sauteed Collards
Making Pizza … Whole Grain Spicy Spinach White and Plain Old Cheese
I love making pizza with the kids. Number one, they are always psyched to hear that pizza is on the dinner menu which means we can skip the overly dramatic groans. Number two, they love to help -- and giving them the ability to make their own dinner is a skill that might come in … Continue reading Making Pizza … Whole Grain Spicy Spinach White and Plain Old Cheese
Fried Brown Rice with Edamame (With Bonus Leftover Idea)
I have been making fried rice for years. Â I have analyzed the techniques of the master chefs (you know, at Benihana) and come to the conclusion that the best fried rice recipe has no real recipe at all. Â The whole point is to use the ingredients that you have on hand. Â This is a brilliant … Continue reading Fried Brown Rice with Edamame (With Bonus Leftover Idea)
Barbecued Chicken Tacos with Slaw
Some of my favorite meals are the leftover creations I enjoy at lunchtime. In fact, leftovers are a staple and become the basis of almost every lunch that the kids and I eat. That's the beauty of cooking real food at dinner time -- it generally always provides you with another meal. And these meals … Continue reading Barbecued Chicken Tacos with Slaw
Sauteed Pork Tenderloin with Shredded Brussel Sprouts and Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
This dinner was inspired by our winter farmer's market. It was made of entirely local ingredients in the middle of winter in Pennsylvania.  Many communities obviously don't have winter markets, but I am fortunate enough to have both a winter farm share and a weekly winter market. The choices are more limited -- but I … Continue reading Sauteed Pork Tenderloin with Shredded Brussel Sprouts and Roasted Fingerling Potatoes