Why is it that every stage of parenthood just seems to get harder? Â Once they sleep through the night, they begin to move and roll and fall off things. Â Once they don't need to eat every two hours, they start protesting solid foods and stop eating altogether. Â Once they can dress themselves, they start talking … Continue reading Asian Pork and Sweet Corn Hash
Chicken Apple Pot Pie with Cheddar Whole Grain Crust
A farmer at our local market had "Sunday Dinner Chickens" the other day, so I bought one. Â Of course, I fell right in line and cooked it on Sunday -- because that's what the marketing told me to do. Â It was delicious and left us with a whole lot of leftover meat (he promised it … Continue reading Chicken Apple Pot Pie with Cheddar Whole Grain Crust
Rustic Ham, Bean, and Spring Green Soup
Our spring this year has been very dreary. Â And cold. Â And cloudy. Â Actually that is pretty typical, I think. Â We get one sunny day and I am nearly manic -- excited to exercise and clean and parent with limitless energy. Â But then we have to endure at least three cloudy and cold days because of … Continue reading Rustic Ham, Bean, and Spring Green Soup
Sprouted Wheat “Enchiladas”
This meal was one of those "fly by the seat of my pants" moments. Â I have many of those. Â It highlights one of those go-to ingredients that allow you to have a quick and easy family dinner: Â tortillas or wraps. Â With a few leftovers and a few simple ingredients, you are on your way … Continue reading Sprouted Wheat “Enchiladas”
Spicy Curry Chicken Salad
So I should start this post by saying it was supposed to be Grilled Chicken and Roasted Potatoes. Â But you see, my husband came home very late last night and our grilling was done in the dark -- so I couldn't take any pictures of the work in progress because my photography skills are definitely … Continue reading Spicy Curry Chicken Salad
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