Kristin Cuizoo Arsenal, Entree, Featured Articles, General, No Eggs, No Nuts, Whole Grain

Whole Grain White Pizza with Carmelized Onions and Garlicky Spinach

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

Kristin Cuizoo Arsenal, Entree, Featured Articles, General, No Eggs, No Nuts, No wheat, Quick Dinner, Salad

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

Kristin Cuizoo Arsenal, Entree, Featured Articles, No Nuts, No wheat, Salad, Sauces and Dressings

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

Kristin Entree, Featured Articles, General, No Eggs, No Nuts, Side Dish

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

Kristin Allergy Friendly, Entree, Featured Articles, General, Lunch, No Eggs, No Nuts, Soup/Stew, Vegetarian

Vegetable Soup with Basil Pistou

I read this article in the New York Times yesterday (Told to Eat Its Vegetables, America Orders Fries).  Here's a little quote to blow your mind: For example, only 23 percent of meals include a vegetable, Mr. Balzer said. (Again, fries don’t count, but lettuce on a hamburger does.) Truthfully, I am not surprised by … Continue reading Vegetable Soup with Basil Pistou

Kristin Entree, Featured Articles, General, Lunch, No Dairy, No Eggs, No Nuts, Quick Dinner, Salad, Side Dish, Vegetarian

Late Spring Couscous with Spinach, Zucchini, and Pumpkin Seeds

So the school year is wrapping up  and I am firmly planting my head in the sand related to how I am going to a) keep everyone entertained all summer, b) get my paid work done and deliver a large project at the end of August, c) maintain some sanity amidst the fighting siblings and … Continue reading Late Spring Couscous with Spinach, Zucchini, and Pumpkin Seeds

Kristin Entree, Featured Articles, General, Leftovers, No Dairy, No Nuts, No wheat

Asian Pork and Sweet Corn Hash

Why is it that every stage of parenthood just seems to get harder?  Once they sleep through the night, they begin to move and roll and fall off things.  Once they don't need to eat every two hours, they start protesting solid foods and stop eating altogether.  Once they can dress themselves, they start talking … Continue reading Asian Pork and Sweet Corn Hash

Kristin Entree, Featured Articles, No Eggs, No Nuts, No wheat, Vegetarian

Crispy Split Pea Burgers

So I've been trying to do some extra clean living lately.  I think the overindulgence of the holidays pushed me over the edge.  On top of eliminating gluten/wheat, I've stopped drinking wine, and have been trying to go without alcohol at all.  Crazy talk, you say?  Probably so.  But something has been crying uncle (crazy … Continue reading Crispy Split Pea Burgers