Lucky’s had a good deal on a several pound tri tip roast a couple weeks ago. I bought it for just under $15, cut it in half and sent it to the freezer. Given that it was mid-week, I was tempted to use the Schilling packet of au jus we had on hand. The food… Read more »
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Homemade Valentine's For School This Monday
This Monday is an exciting day at school and once again, we will be making heart shaped sugar cookies for the classroom exchange. It’s a fun activity to do with kids because they get to do a lot of decorating. I’ve found the perfect cookie bags in the cake department at Michael’s. They are just the right size… Read more »
Superbowl Pretzels
Ramona asked for the recipe for the Superbowl Day Pretzels… I’m thrilled she’s still reading! I point to the Food Network (Alton Brown, see below) recipe with 5 stars and almost 300 reviews, it’s a winner. Kids love to make pretzels and their parents love to eat them. It’s a fun family project that will… Read more »
Superbowl 45
Fresh Pretzels (OMG, these were over the top) Homefried Corn Chips (thank you Susan!) and Guacamole Way-Asian Wings Simply Mojitos Dallas Chili & Mashed Spud Sliders Green Bay Slaw Tolltaker Cookies
Put some pasta in your pilaf….
My brother taught me two things about rice pilaf. Actually, three things. The first: to use just a 1/4 of a cup of minced onion, not too much. The second is to add vermicelli and the third is to bake in the oven instead of stove top. Tonight I tried the last two of his… Read more »
Eat Locally, Eat Fresh Pheasant
My dad has been doing a lot of hunting lately and bringing home fresh pheasants. We have made an excellent French recipe called Braised Pheasant with Red Cabbage and Chestnuts several times this season. It is so good my friend wanted to serve it for her Thanksgiving Dinner. Consistent with my annual theme of using what… Read more »
Our Spudnick Moment….
Baked potatoes are a great foundation for a meal to satisfy many appetites. We had them for dinner tonight with a variety of toppings served in separate bowls. There was ground lamb and sausage, veggie meatballs, sour cream, salsa, parsley and butter. It gave everyone a chance to eat what striked their fancy for a change. … Read more »
Eat Your Heart Out Taco Bell
Now that Taco Bell has some answering to do with their meat, I can make a stronger argument for this 100% vegetarian and delicious product
The Best This Year, If I Do Say So Myself
Tonight was the bomb-diggity! The “piece de resistance” was what I call “Lamb Bourgingnon”. The inspiration ingredient was small white beans, in a bag, which were burning a whole in my kitchen drawers. From there I created the best meal I’ve cooked this year. I found a recipe for braised lamb in the Cordon Bleu… Read more »
It's Easy To Make Lemon Curd
“What am I going to do with all those lemons?” I said out loud to myself last week as I lugged the almost full grocery bag full of lemons from Ivy’s generous tree. The first thing I did was buy a juicer at Target. I’ve lived too long without a motorized machine to help with… Read more »