My sister the Chef and her kids have been staying with us for the past few days. Last night we decided to make Pasta and Meatballs for dinner – and then E suggested we make RAINBOW pasta! After a quick … Continue reading
No Ham Croque Madame
Category Archives: Randomness
…When will I learn??
So C & I were relaxing after Thanksgiving Dinner and he asked me, “So? What do you think worked and what did you think didn’t this year?” Good questions. We differed on a couple of things and we BOTH agreed that … Continue reading
Fried Goodness and a Make Ahead Casserole
So – like everyone else this week – I’ve been prepping for Thanksgiving, trying to make as many things ahead of time as possible. And *shock horror* I’ve started thinking ahead to the Holidays too. So far, I’ve got the … Continue reading
I’m a GENIUS!
I have been running through titles for this post. First up was : I am soooooooo cheap! #2: This is a Kabocha Squash. #3: I only cried once while making tonight’s dinner. I like the ‘I’m a GENIUS!’ because it … Continue reading
‘Peelin’ the Pomegranate’ is definitely NOT a euphemism.
Nope. ‘Peelin’ the Pomegranate’ is definitely NOT a euphemism. Wish it was…but alas, it’s not. Back story: My husband brought home a pomegranate like…I dunno…a week ago? Three? He has fond memories of enjoying them as a child. I only think … Continue reading
Why have I never known the Joy of cooking Black Beans in Sherry before??
A few months ago I was trolling the internet looking for ‘grown-up’ lunches that C could take with him. Something beyond his standard peanut butter sandwich. Even beyond peanut butter and nutella! I came across a whole slew of options, … Continue reading
What the heck is Pilaf anyway?
According to Google, a Pilaf is: A Middle Eastern or Indian dish of rice or wheat, with vegetables and spices, typically having added meat or fish. Dictionary.comsaid its: a Middle Eastern dish consisting of sautéed, seasoned rice steamed in bouillon, sometimes with poultry, meat or shellfish.Well, that’s not what I made for lunch yesterday, regardless of … Continue reading
I like to call it ‘Pasta Bake’ – aka using up leftovers
I decided to make a Pasta Bake. That’s what *I* call Leftover Casserole. You take all the odds and ends in the fridge, mix them together with half a dozen eggs, top with cheese and bake away. In today’s Pasta … Continue reading
A Thank You Gift, Garlic Confit, and some Lunch
I needed to make a thank you gift today. I didn’t feel like baking. CHOCOLATE DIPPED MARSHMALLOWS TO THE RESCUE!!! These are super-duper easy and pretty fast, if you use the microwave and have everything already on hand. I grabbed … Continue reading
Grown Up Grilled Cheese for lunch
Now, I’m not one of those people that die – DIE, I tell you! – for grilled cheese sandwiches. They’re nice, but they’re not my thing. C, E, and the babies LURV them though. So I’m over ruled. I have learned … Continue reading
Ringing The Dinner Bell 