When I first learned that quinoa can be cooked directly into a chili or stew {like with this recipe}, I was hooked. Sure, it is not difficult to make a pot of quinoa on its own, but one less step, and one less pot? Yes, please. This Marinara Quinoa with Chicken is such a satisfying dish after a long day; it is also an easy weeknight recipe ... view more
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How to: Make Pumpkin Puree
The changing of the seasons from Summer to Fall is more than breathing the crispness in the air, pulling out sweaters and boots from the back of the closet, and paging through pictures of friends' kids on Facebook dressed like small animals. Although I do love all of those things! I also love the first sugar pumpkin of the season. Slicing off ... view more
Pumpkin Curry with Shrimp
There is an authentic Thai restaurant not too far from where I live that is one of the most unique places I have been in the city. There are not many decisions to make there: they have two seatings for dinner, and the prix fixe meal includes about eight courses (none of which you select yourself). The fancy term for this is a "chef's tasting menu," ... view more
Chicken Burgers {Portobello, Edamame, Red Onion}
In this recipe, you make your own ground chicken. Are you both intrigued by, and skeptical of, that statement? I admit that I would have been, before I first processed my own meat. I promise you though: a food processor will make short work of chicken breasts; add a few mix-ins and you have a healthy, fast dinner with a complex taste. This ... view more
Brunch Bites: Polenta, Egg White, and Sweet Potato Hash
Brunch food can take many forms, from savory to sweet and everything in between. Pretty much anything goes, right? Just serve it between 10 and 2 on Sunday with a Bloody Mary on the side, and you can call it "brunch." I even convinced a woman in the elevator at work on her way to grab a late breakfast in our cafeteria (or early lunch - she didn't ... view more
Fave: Food Processor
At a recent Cooking Club, AWP asked the group: "What kitchen appliance can you not live without?" I answered first, and quickly. "Food processor." Sturdy, dependable, versatile, fast. I present to you: my food processor. Available on Amazon.com for $69.99, shipping included. In my opinion, that is a great value for this product. [Note: ... view more