Sorry, Jane. I know you get a bad rap. But don't worry. I'm going to change everyone's perception. Plain Jane is the new black. It's hip. It's quick. It's the new "it" thing. Don't believe me? Read on. ... [ Read More ]
Pork Stir-Fry With Honey, Lime, and Ginger
My town is in an Asian food crisis. We have a few Chinese restaurants, a couple of Thai restaurants, but I'm going to break it to you gently: they suck. I complained. I griped. I whined. I threw a temper tantrum where I hurled my body onto the floor and flung my arms and legs around while screaming "Why me?!?!" Ok - that last part is a lie, but I wanted to. ... [ Read More ]
Mama’s Kicked Up Goulash
Do you ever wanna cry out "I want my mommy!" If you admit to that, I won't tell a soul. You can come huddle with me in the corner and we can both cry into our childhood teddy bears and then pretend to the rest of the world that we've got our shyou-know-what together. We are tough cookies. We don't need our mommies. We are adults who know how to keep it all together, no matter ... [ Read More ]
Fusilli Pasta with Spinach and Asiago Cheese
When I discover a tasty new recipe, all I want to do is share it with everyone. The recipe, that is. The actual meal I just want to eat it all myself. Sure, I'll save a few bits for my husband. I'm generous like that. I'm feeling so generous right now, as I live and try to breathe in this Polar Vortex of Hell, that I'm willing to let you buy me a plane ticket (bless my heart) to visit your warm ... [ Read More ]
Easy Turkey Tacos
It's time I confess something that's quite embarrassing for a self-proclaimed foodie and resisting-rehab snobaholic. I'm (sometimes) a big ol' cheater. Please don't judge me. It's just that, once in awhile, I need a break. I can't be fabulous all the time, ya know? You deserve a break, too. In today's world, it's so hard for all of us to keep up with busy kid's schedules, reoccurring pet pukes, ... [ Read More ]
Tangerine Beef Stir Fry with Green Beans and Sweet Red Peppers
"Men love to wonder, and that is the seed of science." - Ralph Waldo Emerson Growing up, I was always bored by science. Maybe I was bored because, instead of learning, I spent my time playing the Paper Fortune Teller game. Every time the teacher turned her back, I was whispering about which boys were cute and hoping fate would couple us together. How could I care about science when the identity of ... [ Read More ]
Breakfast Strata With Sausage, Artichoke Hearts, and Feta
There is nothing like waking up on a cold winter morning and having this steaming hot, comforting dish waiting for you. It's like putting an electric blanket over your insides. Good morning, heaven. Half asleep, you pop it in the oven. It bakes while you watch fast-forward through Saturday Night Live skits wishing Eddie Murphy would make a comeback. When the oven timer goes off, you scuff across ... [ Read More ]
Grown Up Breakfast Sandwich
What did I tell you about eating cereal again for dinner? WHAT DID I TELL YOU? [finger pointing, looks of disapproval, horizontal head shaking] That’s me talking to myself in the mirror after I’ve downed 3 bowls of Lucky Charms because, honestly, I couldn't stop. No way. Not happening. Secretly, I would just prefer it if they took out those beige-ish looking wanna-be-wheat things and just ... [ Read More ]
Tomato Basil Tilapia
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Artichoke and Feta Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Recent road rage? Mad at your boss? You had a few choice words for that snippy grocery clerk but chose to bury them wayyy down deep inside? I hear you. I've got a solution. It doesn't involve anything illegal or resorting to violence. Okay, maybe violence. But controlled violence with the added bonus of a fancy but easy dinner bursting with flavor. Meet: Artichoke and Feta Stuffed Chicken ... [ Read More ]
