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Posted in Recipes on Aug 28th, 2008
This one’s for Kat, who asked me about our favorite soup/stew recipes, and for Leann, who is looking for new and exciting ways to eat beans. This is one of our favorite cheap winter recipes, from the cookbook of Alice Robinson, an amazing hostess from my church growing up. We’ve also eaten it in Carcassonne, […]
Posted in Recipes on Aug 19th, 2008
Laura Liebmann gave me this recipe as part of a great collection of recipes and household tips from my Hillsdale bridal shower. Shortening-based recipes are great for families like ours with dairy allergies/intolerance, and it’s easy to substitute the milk with silk or rice milk (either have worked well for us). Biscuits Supreme 2 cups […]
Posted in Recipes on Jul 22nd, 2008
Ingredients: marshmallows chocolate covered digestive biscuits (the British version of a graham cracker cookie–I got mine at a British import store, but I have since seen them in the import section of the cookie aisle at our local grocery store.) Directions: So I unabashedly stole this idea from Adrielle’s blog…just making a minor modification… No campfire? That’s okay! […]
Posted in Recipes on Jul 6th, 2008
Here is the link to the recipe on which I based my trifle, and here’s how I made it: 1 1/2 cups cold skim milk 1 (4 ounce) package cheesecake flavor instant pudding and pie filling mix 1 (8 ounce) container cool whip 1 medium angel food cake, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 2 cups sliced strawberries 1 cup blueberry 1 cup sliced banana Mix together milk and pudding […]
Posted in Recipes on Jul 5th, 2008
I am loving produce shopping at the Farmer’s Market! Here are some of the colorful and yummy things I made today, just an hour after the fresh ingredients were sitting in the stands: a top and side view of a red, white, and blue trifle! Even Derek doesn’t complain about eating his veggies when they look […]
Posted in Recipes on Jun 27th, 2008
This is probably only of interest to the two or three people with whom I’ve discussed this of late, but here’s how I organize my menus and simplify my life in the kitchen (suggestions for simplifying other housekeeping tasks, especially the detested pile of ironing, are ALWAYS welcome!)… Every two or three weeks, I sit down with my […]
Posted in Recipes on Jun 24th, 2008
On my quest to find more dairy-free recipes that our family likes, here’s one I found in Woman’s Day again. (Wow–having never read much except World before, I’m delighted to find that the junky parent magazines I’ve been getting for free are such a great source of culinary inspiration!) Chicken and Veggie Stew 1 lb. […]
Posted in Recipes on Jun 19th, 2008
Lately I’ve been trying hard to find good recipes that don’t involve turning in our oven. Yay for crockpots, skillet suppers, and leftovers! (And yay for homemade bread that can be made during Tommy’s nap or before bed, lessening the discomfort of a 450 degree oven and providing ample opportunity for sandwiches throughout the week!) […]
Posted in Recipes on Jun 16th, 2008
Since I had an unsuccessful strawberry picking attempt last week, I decided to bake my not-overly-sweet strawberries into a pie. The result? Scrumptious! Here’s the recipe (originally from allrecipes): INGREDIENTS: 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie 3/4 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 6 tablespoons butter 1 pinch ground nutmeg 4-6 […]
Posted in Recipes on Jun 11th, 2008
Inspired by the recipe in Family Fun Magazine, I made paella for the very first time! Chicken and Sausage Paella 1 T olive oil 1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces, or an assortment of legs and thighs salt and pepper 16 oz. kielbasa or similar sausage, cut into half-moon slices 1 small onion, finely […]