I have a kid. That means that every recipe I make either comes with a helper (known as the Tiny Kitchen Assistant) or his alter ego, Captain Distracto, who wants me to play baseball or Legos or do anything other than cook as dinnertime approaches.
Most of the meals are kid-friendly and easy enough to make in 30-45 minutes on a weeknight. The rare, time-consuming “weekend recipes” will be noted accordingly. Believe me, if I can make dinner six nights a week, you can, too.
Where do my recipes come from? Many are things that I’ve made for ages. Some are modifications of a single recipe; I link to or reference the original recipe wherever possible. Others are a strange hybrid of recipes that I find online; if I want to find a good stew recipe, for example, I’ll look at half a dozen and pick and choose the elements and techniques that work best for us.
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Recent Recipes
Try Something New: Baked Beans
You’ll probably end up seeing a lot about beans in this “Try Something New” column. For years, beans managed to elude me, leaving me with giant pots filled with tough pellets or overcooked mush. But now that I actually know a little something about cooking, it’s my goal to figure out how to make all […] Read More
What’s in Season? May
Spring is here! Spring is here! The strawberry vendors are offering samples, the cherries are flowing freely and the tomatoes look beautiful. It’s a wonderful time at the market. Vegetables Artichokes Asian greens Asparagus Broccoli Carrots Cauliflower Cucumber Kale Leeks Lettuce Mushrooms Onions Peas Peppers Potatoes Spinach Tomatoes Fruits Apricots Cherries Cantaloupe Nectarines Peaches Plums […] Read More
Couscous with Curried Apples
This one sounds a bit strange, and I’ll admit that I had my own doubts before embarking on it, but the finished product turned out surprisingly well. The fruits add a nice sweetness to the couscous and a controlled amount of curry adds more depth than outright flavor. My husband, who stared at me strangely […] Read More
Try Something New: Sunchokes
When I started this “Try Something New” effort, many people suggested foods for me to try. Sunchokes — also known as Jerusalem artichokes — were recommended by Jim of Muddy Dog Coffee. I had to admit that I was skeptical. These are weird looking little things, looking like the love child of a ginger root […] Read More
Easy “Cuban” Chicken
Bistec de Pollo I am a huge fan of Cuban cuisine. I’ve been making recipes from Three Guys From Miami since their cookbook was nothing more than a random collection of recipes online; I highly recommend investing in both Three Guys From Miami Cook Cuban and Three Guys From Miami Celebrate Cuban. For those who haven’t eaten Cuban […] Read More
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