When I sit down at a Mexican restaurant, they just can't bring (or refill) the chips fast enough. The part I do not love? With every chip - and there are always many - I think about the deep fry. So much deep fry. This cannot be rectified when dining out, but when at home, this recipe is perfect to satisfy your own craving or serve to company. I ... view more
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Southwest Quinoa Bowl
I did a lot of cooking this week, and found myself, as I do during such weeks, with odds and ends in the fridge, in small quantities, and no real plan. At such a time, pizza delivery may sound perfect, but these delicious ingredients were all calling to me. Perhaps you recognize some of them from recent posts: garlic, onions, cooked quinoa, ... view more
Shish Taouk – Chicken Kabobs
Get acquainted with the broiler in your oven, if you are not already. You can make some great food with it - and fast. These kabobs take 10 minutes once they're in the oven, and are incredibly versatile. They can be served on a salad, in a pita with hummus and veggies, on a plate of rice or quinoa with sauteed broccolini - you name it. The chicken ... view more
Baked Halibut Bites
Sounds better than "fish sticks," and tastes better too! This recipe is no substitute for "fish and chips," as billed by the original recipe that inspired it, but it is light, crispy, and tastes fresh - so that works for me! The dark horse of this dish was the "tartar sauce" which was in the print article, but did not make it to the online ... view more
Meat Sauce
If “quasi-goulash” were a thing, you would be reading a post about it now. But it is not; I just made that up. So instead, you are reading a post about a dish that started as a cross between marinara and Bolognese sauce. Call it what you will – I call it “delicious” (well, I call it “meat sauce”), and cannot make it too frequently, or else it ... view more
Applesauce
I love apples and buy them regularly, but they are just never the first thing I grab when I want a snack. As a result, I often end up with a small army of them in my refrigerator. Just one of those things, I guess! But I found a delicious use for them, even when they are past the point where they are crisp. Although this recipe works best with ... view more