Three rounds of Thanksgiving leftovers later, I am ready to roll again. Well, all weekend I kind of felt like I was actually rolling, with the quantity of food that was in abundance - but this is a different kind of roll. November has waned, and shopping is in full swing ... so it's time! Let the googling of "easy holiday party appetizers" ... view more
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Ratatouille Lasagna {No-Noodle}
I have so much to tell you about this lasagna, and I want to say it all at once. In no particular order - or, all at once, if that were possible: It's DELICIOUS. The ricotta and mozzarella you crave from lasagna, and the rich vegetable flavors of ratatouille, together in one casserole. Mmm, mmm, mmm. Healthy twists in this recipe will give ... view more
Grits Casserole {Healthy}
I have been wanting to post this recipe for a long time. It is one of my staples, and I am forever searching through my electronic files for it, using the search term - wait for it - "mushrooms," because the original recipe had a braised mushroom topping. But I don't braise anything when I make this dish, and it has absolutely nothing to do with ... view more
Vichyssoise
Have I mentioned my nickname in law school was "the Dream Crusher"? It's true. I mean, people didn't greet me that way in the hallway or anything, but I'm unequivocally a realist. I break things down and rub off their shiny veneer, leaving - sometimes - crushed dreams. So, Vichyssoise! Vish-ee-swaz. A fancy name for a SUPER-easy soup. ... view more
How to: Microwave Bacon
One thing I don't love about cooking blogs is when the author gets too in-deep with the personal stories. Know what I mean? It's like - all you want is to know how to cook crispy bacon in the microwave in one easy step, and to get to the info you have to read through an homage to, like, some random dog's birthday, you know? Well, guess what. My ... view more
Loaded Baked Potato Crustless Quiche
Just in case you were looking for a delicious way to mesh eggs, vegetables, potatoes, cheese, and bacon, I present to you: the Loaded Baked Potato Crustless Quiche. If you weren't in the market for such a method, I recommend you try this anyway. Immediately after I perfected my Kale & Egg Quiche with Sweet Potato "Crust" - I could not ... view more