In the past week, I've been treated to two delicious-I-didn't-have-to-do-a-thing-home-cooked meals. Lucky me!Both meals contained marinated and grilled meat. Since grilling season is upon us, I thought that two, basic marinade recipes to keep in our back pockets were in order. There...
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I've done it. My friends have all done it. My family have all done it. In fact, it's my friends and family that actually make it and offer to me. They scour the stores, find the best deals, and they make it---in their own homes....
I literally just got home from a trip and am faced with the "I have nothing in the house for dinner" conundrum. Determined not to go out to eat or order in food, I quickly have searched my kitchen and have found the following items:Frozen...
I see you walk by me. I see you looking at some of my cousins-acorn and butternut. Have you ever noticed how much more space acorn and butternut get on the produce floor? A foot? 2 feet? 5 bushel baskets full? What do...
One of the tried and true techniques to surviving a holiday party without losing control of what goes in your mouth is to bring a least one healthy item. That way,...
So it started with a simple question on my Facebook page from my friend and colleague, Carol Plotkin, RD. (no relation) Her status stated:" I'm looking for creative and yummy...
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For some reason, food usually tastes better when someone else makes it for you. I'm not saying always-it certainly depends on the cook-but usually a fair assessment, I think. Recent events have spurred an outpouring of food and goodies here at our house and we...
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Typically, I'm not a fan of Giada. I can't exactly pinpoint the reason per se, it's just something about her that rubs me the wrong way. Know what I mean?Flipping through my TiVo today, I saw that I had taped her show "Everyday Italian" by...
Take a look at the items on the right. Do you have them in your kitchen right now? If so, you have the makings of a great gazpacho!I love all things tomato and gazpacho is one of my favorites. Since we are high into the...
News of Michael Jackson's death yesterday has the world still reeling. In times of grief and sorrow, many turn to food for comfort. What better way to honor the pop icon than by creating what he loved most: Sweet Potato Pie.As the story goes,...