This is why I don’t like baking… with cooking you can ad lib. Baking… not so much! There’s a big difference between baking powder and baking soda. A teaspoon of this and a teaspoon of that could be waaaayyyy different than a teaspoon and a tablespoon. Sure, the same could be said when cooking. But, with…
Everyday Meals
A Cool Treat
It is hot this week… not complaining at all, sooo much better than winter! Definitely ice cream weather. But, we try not to eat too much of that. So, the next best thing…. BANANAS! No, seriously, Banana “Ice Cream” is a real cool treat and it does closely mimic the real thing. I’m serious about…
A Sandwich is a Great Way to Re-Purpose Leftovers!
Dinner was going to utilize the eggplant cutlets from our Eggplant Parmesan the other night. We wanted to make some kind of sandwich, but switch it up a little from the parm version. A sandwich is a great way to re-purpose leftovers! I was in the area so stopped by Joe Leone’s- our local Italian…
Whole Roasted Cauliflower
A whole roasted cauliflower tastes just as impressive as it looks on the table! It takes some time to make, but is a really simple process. Preheat the oven to 425 and fill a small pyrex or other oven safe dish about half-way with water. This is important to keep the moisture locked in the…
Yes, You Can Find Bargains at Whole Foods!
Seriously, how can you beat $1.69 a pound for a Bell and Evans Whole Chicken?? As I broke apart this juicy chicken for Baby Bell’s food (she has no idea how lucky she is), I knew I had to write about this. Yes, you can find bargains at Whole Foods! I’m almost scared, as I love…
TURNING BITS AND PIECES OF LEFTOVERS IN TO DINNER
When you are short on time, sometimes you just throw everything together and hope for the best! Thankfully we had some ingredients already prepped from Friday’s pizza dinner for Tuesday because after watering the mums, a Dentist appointment, and a run….it was already almost 8:00pm and I hadn’t even thought about dinner.
Friday Pizza Night
We were probably overdue for a Pizza Friday! Pretty much our favorite! We tend to get a little carried away. But, it is a great way for us to create when we have time to cook together. We brainstorm ideas for pizza and usually zero in on 3 to make. Thankfully we don’t eat them…