Quick Chinese Peanut Rice
Hi everyone! You all must know by now that I am constantly making use of leftover rice. We never know how many people will be eating at home so I make a lot of everything and just keep on storing those leftovers. For those of us who are very busy, not feeling very at ease […]
Sausage with Rice and Eggs
Hi everyone! I made this dish with my students last week and they thought this was fantastic. Not only because it was simple and could be made in a jiffy with leftover rice, but because it made use of their favorite sausage that is pre-cooked. I hope you like it!
Cooking With Less Sugar: Chicken with Pumpkin-Guest Post by Swee Lin Lim
Hi everyone! I have yet another great guest post to help us with ideas to reduce our general sugar intake. I say “general” because we do need to indulge at times so I am not eliminating treats from my blog, don’t worry. For today, please welcome Swee Lin Lim who shares a tasty recipe and […]
Beef Shish Kabobs and Pork Tenderloin Bundles Cooked Camping Style!
Hi everyone! A lot of people say they can’t cook because they are on vacation. Well, my guest poster claims that you can do both! Below is a recipe for Shish Kabob and Pork Bundles. Enjoy! The National Park Service celebrates its 100th anniversary in August 2016, and will be gearing up for a number […]
Rice and Bean Pie with Spicy Plantain Crust
Hi everyone! I’m not going to lie, this recipe has a few steps but the steps are not difficult unless you psych yourself out that they are. I got the crust idea from an old Vegetarian cookbook from the Millennium Restaurant that called for a tofu filling but I didn’t know how well that would […]
Red Lentil Pasta With Clams and Rosemary
Red Lentil Pasta with Clams and Rosemary Hi everyone! Once agan I want to remind you to treat yourself when you are dining alone. Eating by yourself is an opportunity to prepare something extra special with just a few ingredients, not to scarf down a bowl of cheerios or the mac and cheese that the […]
Hazelnut Brussels Sprouts and Last Minute Holiday Gift and Food Fair this Sunday-all for a good cause!
Hi gorgeous people and happy holidays! As you shop for your last minute holiday gifts, please keep in mind that we have TONS of beautiful and home made gifts for you to buy at our crafts and food sale THIS SUNDAY! Details below: Sunday, Dec. 21st Designer Appliances , 208 bellevue Avenue, Montclair, NJ 12-5 […]
Steamed Shrimp with Broccoli and Cashews
Hi everyone! I am enjoying cooking a nice little lunch for myself while the kid are at camp. I just take out a few leftovers and frozen foods to make myself a tasty treat. Throw in a couple of pantry item condiments and I’m good to go. Try this easy Chinese dish! Steamed Shrimp with […]
Insanely Good Beet Burgers by Using Your Leftovers
Hi everyone! A friend gave me an incredibly beautiful cookbook recently called The New Persian Kitchen. The photos are gorgeous, the recipes are simple and they couldn’t be healthier. I finally had the perfect storm: A freed up afternoon, a lot of beets in the house, cooked lentils leftover from a lentil salad I […]
Quinoa with Chipotle Chicken and My Article on Huff Post!
Hi everyone! I keep forgetting to tell you that I am on the Huffington Post with an article about Helpful Practices for Parents of Children With Special Needs. I hope you find it helpful! One thing I did not put in the article was about the need for healthy food! For corn’s sake, what was […]