J – I do not normally bake … Actually, I almost never bake anything. Get myself into trouble. Yet, we needed some awesome English muffins for fancy breakfast week. You just can’t have a breakfast sandwich with store-bought muffins … in my book. And, they had to be started on … Continue reading
J – I love bok choy … except when I make it. Dim sum place? Yup. Luke makes it? Yup. Christina makes it? Yup. I guess it’s time for me to shape up my bok choy cooking. No more slimy bok choy. So, dim sum week was a perfect time … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – I love going back and visiting a recipe, thinking I need to make it again. This is one of those recipes. It’s simple, easy, healthy and affordable in Winter. I really can’t wait to make this again for a fish dish or with some fish … Continue reading
C – Make sure you have plenty of bread or pita chips for dipping. I was surprised how good this healthy spinach dip was going to be. I was a little reluctant, since I do love making things with full fat ingredients. But. this time, I wanted to be a … Continue reading
C – I have always wondered what a perfectly cooked vegetable would taste like. You remember me talking about how much I loathe overcooked vegetables. I also seem to under cook mine a lot. I don’t really mind, but sometimes it’s not good either. An undercooked carrot can be a … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – This was one of those completely unexpected delights. Last year, we wanted to change-up stuffing, which can be oh-so-boring. Luke had this idea. Sure, why not? We were knocked over with deliciousness. This year, we are ALL making this dish for our own friends and … Continue reading
C – I was a bit skeptical when I heard we were making a vegan gravy. What makes it vegan? Luke isn’t one to support things with no meat or dairy products and HE suggested it. I had to see this with my own eyes. Was it going to taste … Continue reading
C – The name Julia Child gets everyone excited at my house. I am not actually sure if they have tried making any of her recipes. But, many of the men in my house love to impersonate her. Bill Cosby did it best. I love my family trying to impersonate … Continue reading
J – I’m a big gratin fan … who has not always been successful making them. Each time I ventured far from potato and bacon gratin, I was disappointed with the dish. Christina has pointed this out a few times. Of course, that doesn’t stop me from trying. This year, … Continue reading
C – Of all the confit recipes, this garlic confit is at the top. I loved this confit. It’s strange because I usually don’t like garlic much. Garlic has a strong flavor for me usually. I use very little garlic in my dishes, normally, unless it really calls for a … Continue reading