Garbanzo “Meatballs” with Spaghetti Squash

I take the same route to drop my son off at preschool every morning.  Some days I consider going a different way just to make the synapses in my brain do something different (and no, I have no idea if that is what synapses actually do).  But I usually go the same way, making the … Continue reading Garbanzo “Meatballs” with Spaghetti Squash

Springtime Grilled Chicken Bread Salad with Roasted Asparagus and Fennel

There are certain recipes that have nearly cult followings online, and the Zuni Cafe Roast Chicken and Bread Salad is one of them.  I've never had it in person, but have heard so many people rave about it that I recently decided to put my own spin on it.  It seemed fitting -- fresh, small … Continue reading Springtime Grilled Chicken Bread Salad with Roasted Asparagus and Fennel

Sweet Pea Falafel with Minted Cucumber Salad

I have a long and interesting history with peas.  As a child, my mother tells me that I once shoved a pea up my nose.  (The other interesting childhood story about me related to the pea homophone, "pee," is that I once slept walk into the living room thinking that it was the bathroom and … Continue reading Sweet Pea Falafel with Minted Cucumber Salad

Creamy Chicken Casserole with Leeks and Mushrooms

I remember researching my baby girl's first car seat.  I had no clue what I was looking for.  I was focused on patterns that didn't include teddy bears, perhaps longing for something that might actually match the car instead.  I didn't know a five point harness from a three point one, and I certainly didn't … Continue reading Creamy Chicken Casserole with Leeks and Mushrooms

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

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

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