I have to say that I’m pretty proud of myself. Scott and I had dinner with new friends last night (new friends!!!!!), and when we got home around 9:30, I sat on the couch. No, that’s not what made me proud. After I sat on the couch like a bump on a log for 20…
Tag: quick dinner
Tabbouleh Salad
Okay, so maybe it’s below freezing outside today. And maybe it will be in the single digits a few times this week. That doesn’t mean I can’t make a summery salad of awesome, right? I went into dinner prep last night a little bit worried. You see, the recipe calls for a lot of parsley. …
Chopped: Pecans and Walnuts and Mmm, Oh My!
Yesterday was another decidedly long day, but it was also a relatively smooth, productive day. I’m happy with that combination. When I got home from work, I had a bargain to take part in, so I kept moving. Scott and I decided that it would be fair if he went to the grocery store and…
Chicken and Slaw, New Year Style
I didn’t make a New Year’s Resolution to lose weight exactly, but my jeans don’t really fit all that well these days, and I want my pants to be comfortable again. It’s a simple goal, and I’d rather get there without buying new pants, if I can avoid that. So what’s the solution? I’m trying…
Kung Pao Chicken and a Question of Recipe Ethics
I’ve been mulling over an ethical question lately. At what point have you transitioned from making minor adjustments to someone else’s recipe to being able to claim the recipe yourself? I’m not trying to be sneaky and claim recipes for myself that really belong to others. It’s just that I do often make several substitutions…
Chicken and ‘Maters (and Havarti with Dill)
Today’s menu offering is a good Monday Night Special. It’s quick, simple, and the Havarti with dill is fancy enough to make Monday a little bit shinier (or any night, for that matter). Yesterday was a pretty full day, which ended with a grocery store run, and some frustrating cabinet work. Those dern hinges are…
Dinner in Disguise
Some of my favorite recipes are ones that are really healthy while masquerading as decadent. This salmon that we’ve enjoyed several times is on that list. It’s just quick-cooking salmon and green beans (we usually use frozen both, since they’re cheaper that way). That’s it. Throw on some salt and pepper and a tiny bit…
Small, but valuable. 