I have a hard time calling a salad dinner. I’m generally a pretty hungry person, so eating lettuce for the biggest meal of the day is a tough sell. Top that lettuce with a whole chicken breast, a heap of mashed avocado, and plenty of cheese, and now I’m feeling […]
Month: May 2020
Raspberry Lemon Ricotta Muffins
It’s Memorial Day Weekend, which we almost forgot since all days are the same now. The unofficial kickoff of summer weather, outdoor activities, and a fruit selection consisting of more than just apples. Hurrah! Of course we won’t be going to the beach to celebrate this year, or any family […]
Turmeric Chicken and Rice
Chicken and rice: we eat some variation on the theme at least once a week. This one gets its warm, comforting flavor from 2 of my favorite spices, turmeric and cumin (plus a few others). It’s a one pot meal (wahoo!), makes a lot as-is, and could easily be scaled […]
Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies
Happy Mother’s Day moms! To mark the occasion, I am posting something I used to bake with my mom when I was a kid. (I’m pretty sure cookies were the first thing she taught me to make. Priorities, right?) This was my favorite childhood cookie, and if you haven’t had […]
Charred Sweet Potatoes with Sausage and Radicchio
Two sunny days and suddenly it feels like things are getting better. I went for a run yesterday, David took Bernie for a long tongue-wagging walk, a good time was had by all. While we have at least a month before we do, going back to work is starting to […]