Category Archives: Appetizers
Kids in the Kitchen with PizzaFebruary 23rd, 2012
Lately our family’s love of pizza has shifted to an obsession. We’ve grilled pizza (and burned it). We’ve tested bread flour versus all-purpose flour (bread flour won). Instead of discussing the day’s ins and outs at the dinner table, we … Continue reading
{recipe} Cottage Cheese GuacamoleFebruary 6th, 2012
I have a confession to make: I had absolutely no clue about who was playing whom in the Super Bowl yesterday. (Although I was jazzed to see Madonna perform! See, I knew that much at least.) What I was excited … Continue reading
My Favorite Recipes of 2011January 1st, 2012
My recipe repertoire has definitely expanded since starting my blog in 2010, but there are still recipes I turn to again and again. One of my goals in 2011 was to become a more intuitive cook, confident in producing dishes … Continue reading
{recipe} Lentil Bruschetta DipNovember 3rd, 2011
This is one of those tried and true, too-easy-to-believe dips that’s more an assembly than a recipe. If you shop at Trader Joe’s, you’ve most likely seen these items but perhaps didn’t think to toss them together in a bowl … Continue reading
{technique} Fried Green TomatoesSeptember 30th, 2011
Frying food at home is one of those life dreams that doesn’t seem obtainable, like becoming an astronaut or finding the guy of your dreams. Which is why I can now happily report that I’ve achieved two of the three, … Continue reading
{recipe} Soft Pretzels with Herbed Sea SaltSeptember 19th, 2011
This is a cautionary tale of sorts, about a home cook who worked for nearly three hours to create a treat that goes from street to sublime when dressed with an elegant Herbes de Provence sea salt. These soft pretzels … Continue reading
{recipe} Homemade Kettle CornJuly 27th, 2011
Some girls like chocolate. Me? I need salt. From chips to crackers to nuts to popcorn, I’m a snacker, through and through. My mom used to make popcorn on the stove when we were kids. Her timing was perfect: just … Continue reading
Comfort Food: A Look BackJune 23rd, 2011
With Cindy at Great America, circa 1983 I was first introduced to the ritual of comfort food in the sixth grade. My parents were newly divorced and my younger sister, Cindy, and I were learning how to navigate on our … Continue reading
{recipe} Gwyneth Paltrow’s Baked FriesJune 1st, 2011
As a food blogger with a picky eater in the house (my little miss), life in the kitchen can get frustrating at times. I am super happy to report, therefore, that this lovely recipe by Gwyneth Paltrow for baked fries, … Continue reading
{recipe} Spiced NutsMarch 15th, 2011
Posh bar nuts are one of those cookery tricks that every girl should have up her sleeve. The first time I ever had fancy nuts was at the Ritz Carlton Kapalua in Maui, on a surprise trip with Mr. Gonzo … Continue reading