Seasoned Cooking: 10 April 2015 Announcements

Noodle bowls are like a choose-your-own-adventure dinner. Start with a few basics and keep adding to them until you've got a meal you are ready to eat. As such, they can be incredibly simple or lean to the side of complexity. It's really up to you.

It's good to have go-to ideas for busy weeks and evenings when you would really rather not spend a lot of time thinking about what to call dinner. In that spirit, I'm sharing one of my favorite stand-by dinner ideas.

It's pretty common for Easter brunch to be the meal of the day. Make yours even more festive with some elegant crepes featuring the flavors of lemon and cheesecake. Then, for a touch of whimsy and a nod to the holiday, make your own little Easter "egg" on each plate!

When time is running out and you need a high-flavor, low-effort meal, throw what you need into a skillet and give it some oven time. It's what I call cowboy food; dishes that get prepared in one pot or skillet and are super flavorful without requiring a lot of hands-on time.

I love quick breads, but sometimes you need a more portable package. That's when cookies inspired by your favorite quick bread are perfect. So grab those ripe bananas from your counter and find your chocolate chips: it's time to bake!