From the monthly archives: August 2011
Traditional American Pot Roast in a 21st Century Tagine
On August 31, 2011
I love kitchen gadgets, like I could spend all day in William Sonoma the way my husband could spend all day shopping for big screen tv’s. So a few weeks ago, while searching for a new crock pot, I came across an electic tagine. Tagines are the throw-back Middle Eastern version of a crock [...]
Mexi-Monday: Tex-Mex Turkey Burgers, Fully Loaded
On August 30, 2011
I am a total realist. Not a pessimist, I just think I know when to be positive about something, and when to face the facts. I know what I am good at, and I know where I could use some improvement. If you have read my blog before, then you’ll know that I am [...]
Homemade Fig Pop Tarts with Walnut Glaze
On August 28, 2011
My husband and my kids love Pop Tarts. I feel like as a good mom, I should object to the sugary breakfast full of preservatives. Afterall, my kids eat enough junk as it is, so at least in my mind, I would like them to start the day with something healthy. But, no matter [...]
Salmon with Roasted Asparagus and Parmesan Risotto
On August 26, 2011
I thought about trying to find a recipe for some amazing, crazy, salmon. But as I looked, I came to the realization that I love the taste of salmon. I don’t need to cover it up with sauces, rubs, marinades, etc… For me a piece of salmon with a little salt, pepper and lemon [...]
Orange and Carrot Mini Cakes with Dried Cherries
On August 25, 2011
So I’ve mentioned before that my family recently moved to a new country. And of course being a foodie (or at least a wanna be) many of my favorite things about our host country are food-related. Walking around the market in a new country is one of the best experiences! Sometimes it can [...]
Orange Chicken Stir Fry
On August 24, 2011
I usually don’t follow recipes exactly. I use them more as a methodology, an idea of how to make something, making changes according to my family’s preferences. However, Epicurious has a great recipe for orange chicken. While I didn’t follow the recipe to a “T” I did use the exact orange sauce [...]
Mexi-Monday: Pulled Pork Empanadas with Mango BBQ Sauce
On August 22, 2011
Anyone who really knows me knows that I love, love, love Mexican food! This was my first time making Empanadas, but I will definitely be making them again. I got the idea when I picked up a ravioli maker a few weeks ago and immediately thought of my great friend, Emily, back in the States. [...]
Mixed Berry and Yogurt Pops
On August 21, 2011
It’s hot here. Like really hot. Like 105 degrees at 8am hot. So what better way to beat the heat than a homemade popsicle (although it’s too hot to eat them outside.) I came across this recipe on the Sophistimom blog for fruit and
Pita Pizza
On August 18, 2011
I love to get my kids cooking in the kitchen; after all, they are my Sous Chefs. However, they can’t be involved with everything I make (preschoolers and knives don’t go so well together.) We love to do pizzas though. I do all the prep, set out the ingredients, then let them have at it. In fact, I [...]
Spaghetti and Chicken Meatballs
On August 16, 2011
I’m not a sneaky chef. I don’t want to spend hours pureeing coliflour to mix into mac and cheese just to get another serving of vegetables into my kids. No judgement for parents out there that do that, I have mommy friends who swear to this method of getting kids to eat veggies. I’m just [...]
