Weeknight Veggie Stir Fry {+ Meat Optional} Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 15 mins An easy, healthy meal, perfect for weeknights. Feel free to mix up the ingredients with your favorite vegetables, just make sure to add the "harder" vegetables first, so they are on the heat for longer. Author: ... view more
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Spaghetti Pie
Spaghetti Pie Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 40 mins Easy and fun to put together from a few simple ingredients, and delicious to eat! Author: myutensilcrock.com Recipe type: Main Cuisine: Italian Serves: allegedly 4 servings Ingredients 8 oz dried spaghetti (usually half a package) 2 eggs ... view more
Classic Spinach Artichoke Dip
This is a very special "Snow Day Snacks" - WIND DAY edition. There was much hype this week about impending high winds today. The forecast was no joke: gusts up to 70 MPH. The news started stressing that the weather would be hazardous during the morning commute, and last night one of the more rural school systems canceled school for today. These ... view more
Prosciutto and Brie “Cheese Board” Tart
This tart makes me want to throw a cocktail party. And what do you know ... 'Tis the Season! This Prosciutto and Brie "Cheese Board" Tart is just what was missing from your holiday party buffet. It would also serve well as a cheese-course-dessert for a dinner gathering, if you should have occasion. (Note: "just because" is a pretty ... 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
New Venture: Cooking Classes!
I have been hinting that good things were on the horizon, and I am SO EXCITED to announce the launch of this venture! Prequel is a new innovative concept in Washington DC that describes themselves as a "Megaplex for Foodies." I'm in! Prequel asked if I would be interested in teaching cooking classes. I laughed, thinking about the advanced ... view more