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Creamy Butternut Mac & Cheese

Written on February 17, 2012 by Alisa.

When I saw the Cooking Light recipe for macaroni and cheese with butternut squash, I was intrigued. I’m always looking for ways to make favorite comfort foods a little less heavy and more nutritious, but without sacrificing that special something that makes them comforting to begin with. I showed the photo to the Tiny Kitchen […] Read More

Indoor Pulled Pork

Written on February 10, 2012 by Alisa.

So here it is, the dead of winter. Your grill is buried under eleventy-seven feet of snow. And more than anything in life, you’re fantasizing about grilled foods. Burgers. Beer can chicken. Pulled pork. Guess what: I can help you with that last one. It turns out that you can make pulled pork in your […] Read More

Green Soup

Written on February 3, 2012 by Alisa.

Tasty Kale Soup Ever since I came back from Hawaii, I’ve had a produce hangover. In Hawaii, everything is so ripe, fresh and delicious. It just tastes like sunshine. And then I came back to the mainland to the usual wintry mix of root veggies and winter squash. It’s just not the same. I recalled […] Read More

Betty Says: Look Beyond the Produce at the Farmer’s Market

Written on February 1, 2012 by Alisa.

Dear Betty, You talk about farmer’s markets, but they seem so lame in the winter. Why would I bother going? – Winter Blahs in Washington Even in California, a place where we can get market-fresh fruits and vegetables year-round, the winter months at the market can get pretty dismal. Sure, you can still get leafy […] Read More

Lazy Chicken Tacos (or Burritos)

Written on January 27, 2012 by Alisa.

You know the day where you wake up in the morning, think you have it all under control, and then suddenly remember that you need to be someplace after work and won’t have time to make dinner? This is the meal for that night. All you need are two ingredients and a slow cooker. If […] Read More

Pinto Beans

Written on January 20, 2012 by Alisa.

Pintos are the quintessential Mexican staple. If I’m having burrito night (or taco night), there are always pintos or black beans involved. They’re good for you, are simple to make in the slow cooker, can be frozen and reheat well. As with all beans, soak them overnight. In the morning, rinse and add to the […] Read More

Orzo-a-Roni

Written on January 13, 2012 by Alisa.

I’m going to make a confession here that will make at least one of my readers have a stroke: I secretly love Rice-a-Roni. I’ll also explain that I haven’t made it in years because it’s so insanely salty. But I’ve figured out a way to get that Roni flavor without the extreme saltiness. Ingredients 1 […] Read More

Mexican(ish) Lasagna

Written on January 6, 2012 by Alisa.

I was at a loss for what to do with the leftover rotisserie chicken that I’d bought at Costco. Sure, we could have burritos, but was there any way to do it differently with what I had on hand? Evidently so. The answer was Mexican(ish) lasagna. Ingredients Leftover rotisserie chicken, shredded 1 bottle mild taco […] Read More

Braised Short Ribs

Written on December 30, 2011 by Alisa.

Anyone who knows me knows of my ambivalence towards meat, particularly meat that comes with an accompanying bone. Why, then, did I see this recipe from Food & Wine and simply have to make it? I have no explanation, other than to say that it was fantastic. Things you need to know upfront: This is […] Read More

Babe Ruth Bars

Written on December 23, 2011 by Alisa.

There I was, the morning before my first-ever cookie extravaganza blowout. I had promised a dozen varieties but had made only 11. I was tired, sick of baking, and low on ingredients. That’s when I found this no-bake bar. I figured that it would just be a quick way to hit my goal of 12. […] Read More

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