I know I speak about my grandmothers a lot here, and quite honestly I forget what I've said and what I haven't said (and am entirely too lazy to go back and look). But this recipe is another one courtesy of my mom's mother, Grace. And it serves as Cuizoo Arsenal meal #6. Grace is … Continue reading Gingered Pork Stir Fry
Quick African Chicken Stew with Sweet Potatoes and Pumpkin Seeds
For the fifth meal of the Cuizoo Arsenal, I was planning to do a hearty soup. Because this time of year especially, it is a fantastic one pot meal for cold days. I thought I'd do something with beans and maybe some sausage, because that is an almost weekly occurrence for us. But after doing … Continue reading Quick African Chicken Stew with Sweet Potatoes and Pumpkin Seeds
Black Beans and Rice
Here we are with meal number 4 from the Cuizoo Arsenal, where I attempt to give you 7 meals that are quick, cheap, easy, and nutritious. This is one of those basic meals that has sustained entire civilizations for hundreds or thousands of years. Just don't ask my daughter to eat it. She continues on … Continue reading Black Beans and Rice
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
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
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
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