It's HOT. How can we stay more comfortable? Should we exercise? What changes in our activities and our exercise are advisable? Can't we just lay low until it cools off?
It's time to end another week with a couple food-related articles. The first is a fun piece on how making pasta doesn't require lots of water and doesn't even require boiling water. Also, don't oil your pasta or pasta water. You'll never make it the same way again. Then we look at an article about what our kitchen say about us and a project in Cuba that captures kitchens and gives us a peek into the lives of their owners.
Sometimes you find a creative side dish that's simple, delicious, and actually works well for all kinds of meals ranging from a traditional breakfast to a backyard barbecue. Guess what's lurking in this post?
Sometimes there's really no substitute for a good burger. And when that burger comes stuffed with bleu cheese and wrapped in bacon … well, that's just bliss. Before you decide that sounds like too much work, take a look at your collection of plastic containers and get ready to enjoy being at the top of the food chain!
When things get busy or your schedule is hard to pin down, turn to your slow cooker to put dinner on the table and keep it warm while you find time for dinner.
Yesterday was a lovely day. Not only was the weather great but I spent quality time with my children playing together, getting our hands dirty and making something that we could stamp our personal mark on and all enjoy. You can do it too.
Facing two weeks of simple food and rough living calls for a proper send-off, including grilled rib steak and special fixings. Add a mango-chili blended martini and you've got bliss for dinner!
Now that the holidays have been packed away, it's time to put together a great winter party. Who says you need the holidays in order to celebrate? The season provides many great ideas and themes for gathering family and friends and enjoying seasonal fun.
Halfway through January, it's time to reward ourselves for not being frozen solid (yet) with a glorious breakfast or brunch of savory crepes. Congratulations for staying thawed!
It's road trip time and a great month for seeking out the best places in the country for barbecue. Whether it's ribs, pulled pork, or smoked brisket, there is a place somewhere touting the best to be had … and usually more than one place!
When I'm feeling a bit lazy when dinner time rolls around, I toss together a fun dip. Then I turn to thick corn chips, vegetables, or — in this case — my favorite focaccia for enjoying a delicious meal that lets me embrace my inner kid.
If you love the idea of buffalo wings, but hate the inevitable mess it makes, consider taming the buffalo with fried gnocchi, chicken, and vegetables swimming in a buffalo sauce and topped with melted, bubbling bleu cheese!
It’s brunching season! And whether you’re hosting a birthday party, a bridal shower, or even Easter Sunday, bellinis are the perfect customizable drink to serve. Bellinis are a fun unique brunch treat and are easy to prepare. Simply puree your favorite frozen fruits with a sugar syrup, and pour into carafes. Then have a bottle of champagne handy, and pour into champagne glasses atop the puree.
Sweet potatoes in burritos? Oh, you bet! Offsetting spicy sausage with roasted sweet potatoes is a fantastic combination that is perfect for fall. Nestle them, along with a bevy of other great ingredients, into flour tortillas and you've got a top-rate dinner plan.
Use your pressure cooker to make an absolutely fantastic chili soup that's good for you too. Chock full of vegetables, beans, and chicken, you will be turning to this recipe again and again as the snow piles up outside.
