C – I was never a big fan of curries growing up. I was a bit sensitive to the spices and the strong smell whenever my mom made it. My mom made the best Cambodian curry and I would try to avoid it at all cost. When I told her … Continue reading
Make-Ahead Dishes Week: Bolognese Sauce
Update and Redux: J – Italian-style meat sauces are a lot like novels, plays, movies and songs … just about everyone thinks they can make a great one. We all know the answer. Christina’s bolognese sauce was actually really good. But, it was missing something. Luke was delighted to assist. … Continue reading
Make-Ahead Dishes Week: Chocolate and Butterscotch Chip Cookies
Update and Redux: C – If you ever open my freezer, you will usually find a bag of frozen cookie dough ready to be baked. It’s been my saving grace for years. When I am in a pinch for making dessert, when my husband has a sugar craving or when … Continue reading
Make-Ahead Dishes Week: Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf
Update and Redux: J – Christina’s meatloaf is outstanding. It’s the best I’ve had. And, it actually tastes better a few days after it’s made. The day after, slice the meatloaf and crisp the sides up. Top it with the warm sauce. If you want over-the-top, add a sunny-side-up egg … Continue reading
Quick and Easy Breakfast Week: Breakfast Burrito
J – A good breakfast burrito should set you up for the day … especially, these guys. Don’t let the 9-inch size fool you. It’s done that way for portability. They are fully loaded and super tasty. We left out beans and rice. Partly by preference and partly for ease-of-eating. … Continue reading
Quick and Easy Breakfast Week: GOOD MORNING! Smoothie
Update and Redux: C – I love when I start seeing citrus come into season. That means I get to make this quick and easy breakfast smoothie to start my day. Sometimes, I even make it the night before and seal it in mason jars for my morning commute. I … Continue reading
Quick and Easy Breakfast Week: Breakfast Salad
C – I love eating vegetables for breakfast. It really helps me stay focused on good healthy eating throughout my day. I love fruit salads in the morning. But, sometimes they can be too sweet and leave me craving more sweet things all day. I like a more savory route … Continue reading
Quick and Easy Breakfast Week: Chorizo Asparagus and Egg White Frittata
Update and Redux: J – I was really skeptical when Christina suggested this dish. I was thinking super-bland egg-white fluff. Of course, I was ignoring all the other very flavorful ingredients … egg-white-bias got to me again. They were delicious. I had never thought of a frittata as a quick, … Continue reading
Quick and Easy Breakfast Week: Baked Eggs
C – Breakfast should be the most important meal of the day. Lately, I haven’t been making good options for this meal. I hate to say it, but I skip breakfast sometimes. Some people say you have to eat 30 minutes to an hour after you wake up. I am … Continue reading
Gluten-Free Week: Flour-Less Dark Chocolate Cookies
Update and Redux: J – These cookies were a complete surprise to me. How can you make chocolate cookies without flour? Mystery. Christina’s bake-a-thon for the hack-a-thon was in full swing … with a whole team of programmers waiting for the next delicious dessert. These guys were a hit. Perfect … Continue reading