Posts Tagged ‘ cooking ’
Eating in Hawaii
As winter drags on, it seems that everyone I know is talking about vacations, and how they can manage to go to the fabulous destinations without depleting the kiddo’s college fund. When I told people that we were going to Hawaii for two weeks at the end of last year, they looked at me like […] Read More
Learning to Cook
Because I post recipes online, it seems only natural to assume that I learned how to cook by watching my mother and my grandmother. Wrong. While both cooked, neither one of them was a particularly stellar chef. My grandmother, for example, didn’t have any spices in the house, including salt and pepper. My mother had […] Read More
Peruvian Chicken
This recipe came from the Whole Foods app on my iPhone, a handy little tool that allows you to search for meals as you wander through the supermarket wondering what to make for dinner. I don’t always make the drive to Whole Foods, but I’ll bet that I use the app twice a week. The […] Read More
Creamy Tangy Cole Slaw
I’d been looking for a lightly creamy cole slaw that doesn’t weigh down the benefits of raw cabbage with an ocean of fat and calories. Unable to find one online, I whipped up my own. I try very hard to avoid processed foods — things with ingredients not found in nature. Mayo pretty much violates […] Read More
How to Cook: Quinoa
How to Cook Quinoa The fact that you’re reading this post means that you’ve heard about quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah), the miracle grain. I say that with some amount of sarcasm, but it really is good stuff. It’s high in protein and fiber, ranks low (35) on the glycemic index, and is vegan-friendly and gluten free. […] Read More
Two-Tone Potato Salad
This is a variation on the two-tone potato salad featured in Steven Raichlen’s The Barbecue Bible. If you don’t have a copy of this cookbook, you and your grill are missing out. This recipe is a little bit tangier than his, heavier on the dijon and vinegar. Serves 6. Ingredients Potatoes and Dressing 2 large baking […] Read More
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