The majority of cooking in my kitchen is done with cast iron pans. Why? Cast iron is virtually indestructible and can easily go from stove-top to oven to open flame. Actually, I can't think of where it can't go. (Well, maybe not a microwave but we don't own one.) Cast iron is easy to maintain… Continue reading How to Season Cast Iron Pans
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It’s Salad Month, Let’s Have a Party!
Hi friends! I'm on my way to Earthbound Farm's headquarters - if you hear a plane overhead, wave! - Earthbound Farm and I are co-hosting a 'Twitter Chat Party' that's all about salads! You can join in the fun right from the comfort of your home - or wherever you are - by following along… Continue reading It’s Salad Month, Let’s Have a Party!
Hot Wing Shrimp Over Pasta
Don't you just want to lick your fingers when you're eating a really tasty meal? I know I do. That's why I love a dinner where the chef (me!) says, "Go ahead and lick your fingers." That doesn't always happen when you're having pasta but with this meal, trust me, you'll want to. You'll want… Continue reading Hot Wing Shrimp Over Pasta
Monthly Meal Plan
What's for dinner? Well, you know the answer. Check the front of my refrigerator and you'll see what we're having for the upcoming week. Then, once a month I share it here. Is it getting old reading about what we're eating? It must. I'm tired of writing about it. After 12-months of sharing our weekly… Continue reading Monthly Meal Plan
Straight from the Earth Cookbook Giveaway
Happy April Fools' Day! Today, I've got a cookbook giveaway for the latest cookbook from Myra Goodman. Myra co-founded Earthbound Farm Organic with her husband, Drew, and wrote the cookbook titled, "Straight from the Earth," with her daughter, Marea Goodman. It's a vegan cookbook with gorgeous photography and tasty, easy to make dishes. This *meat*loaf… Continue reading Straight from the Earth Cookbook Giveaway
How to Meal Plan Every Week
There’s a lot of confusion about what meal planning is. Most people think meal planning is a plan for an elaborate dinner party. It can be but that’s not the meal planning I’m talking about. What I’m talking about when I say “meal planning” is a frame work or an agenda of what home cooked… Continue reading How to Meal Plan Every Week
Sweethearts’ Dinner Group
For the dinner group Brad and I hosted in February, we went with a "love theme." It was an Italian centric menu - since it was the day after Valentine's Day and Italians - from what I've heard - are known for their love and passion. As the hosting couple, we were in charge of… Continue reading Sweethearts’ Dinner Group
5 Tips for Cooking and Freezing Foods
Home cooked dinners in the freezer are like money in the bank - that's what I always say! The only difference is food, unlike money, has a shelf life. Don't leave it in the freezer too long otherwise you'll end up with freezer burn. Making more than one night's worth of a great meal, to… Continue reading 5 Tips for Cooking and Freezing Foods
Monthly Meal Plan
This was a great month of eating. We began with Super Bowl Sunday leftovers, had a dinner at grandma's house, and then Valentine's Day dinner with pureed beets and arugula salad. Next, we hosted our dinner group with a fancy dinner and then had our kids' school auction. Our lives revolve around food, don't they?… Continue reading Monthly Meal Plan
Healthier Mac and Cheese
Who doesn't love mac & cheese? My family does! Pasta and cheese together? Yum! This healthier mac & cheese has a secret ingredient - not that I'm advocating hiding foods and tricking your family - but no one needs to know about the beans! This recipe tastes great and without lots of butter, cream or… Continue reading Healthier Mac and Cheese
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