The Food Network is evil

The Food Network is evil. They really are. The Food Network, The Cooking Channel, PBS – all cooking shows in general are EVIL. They offer me ideas and suggestions and PICTURES that lead to strange cravings, like Fresh Peach Cake and … 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

‘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

1 Blech and 2 Yums

This is the reporting of 2 Dinners and a Lunch, aka 1 Blech and 2 Yums. Two days ago C made dinner: Homemade Salmon burgers served with Parmesan & Garlic Tater Tots.  The Salmon Burgers were a fail…not sure why … 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

Garlic Pasta with Crunchy Beans and Homegrown Tomatoes and a Fab Bean Dip

I was hungry and C was still napping so I decided to make a Bean Dip. Easy Peasy. 2 Cans of beans + stuff = dip.  Yup.  It’s almost that easy. J would stop asking for more and started crying … 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

How do I deal with a Hurricane? I cook.

Yup. I have to be away from C and the babies in order to work these few days.  This *SUCKS*. How am I dealing with the I’m-away-from-my-family feeling especially during a HURRICANE?? I’m cooking. C is holding down the fort with … Continue reading

Bean and Cheese Quesadillas for Lunchtime Joy

Bean and Cheese Quesadllias for Lunch? Easy toddler food? Happy husband food? *Clapping* I start by cutting up a medium sized onion, sautéing it in some olive oil, adding some cumin and oregano (about 1/4 t each), mixing in a … Continue reading

Smoked Gouda Lasagna with Eggplants and Zucchini

Over the weekend Lidia Bastianich was on PBS making an Eggplant and Zucchini lasagna that she fed her mom.  I’ve been thinking about that lasagna, like, non-stop since then.  Here’s the thing though – C’s been having some heartburn lately, … Continue reading