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Easy chicken veggie tacos

Sunday, November 9th, 2008

This is an old recipe of Gran’s. She always made the frijoles negroes from scratch — which is way better. I find a good quality canned variety works, though. The kids love this because it is flavorful but not spicy. It’s relatively light and quick to put together and healthier than […]

Chicken Doodle Soup

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008

After a brutal work week, two children with colds and headaches, and the general malaise I feel in pregnancy, it was time to park it on the couch for a day. We’re watching movies, and drinking mugs of Sleepytime tea with milk and honey.
And, of course, we’re eating chicken soup.
I am passionate about fresh […]

Almond Cherry Cookies

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008

* This recipe is adapted from the one on the back of the McCormick almond extract bottle. They’re very easy to make, and satisfy any sugar cravings you might have.
2 cups flour
1/2 cup finely chopped almonds
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoons+ pure almond […]

Macaroni and Cheese, Food Whore Style

Thursday, October 2nd, 2008

One of the great luxuries of cold weather is a large pan of macaroni and cheese. I make it in massive batches a couple of times a year, freezing a bunch, bringing it in to school, or to the home of a pregnant friend, and always a bunch over to Sunbeam. The […]

Supper

Tuesday, August 19th, 2008

I love autumn: the crisp-cool air, the first feel of jeans and clogs, the colors, the way the days are cool at the beginning and end but warm in the middle.
I love autumn food — pot roasts and cheesey things with garlic. Seared meats in pan sauces with buttered startches to soak them up. […]