EASY FRENCH DIJON VINAIGRETTE
This is the basic recipe for Dijon vinaigrette I was taught in France. I'm sharing this secret with you, and once you try it, you'll never buy salad dressing in a jar again. I first shared the...
View ArticleTHE FUTURE YOU HAS SOMETHING TO SAY....
...AND YOU'D BETTER LISTEN.You know you should floss every day. You know you should sleep 8 hours and exercise. You know you should save more money. But we all skip doing what needs to be done...
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EASY POTATO LEEK SOUP
Soup is filling and wholesome. It's one of those comfort foods that is actually good for you. My recipe for potato leek soup is easy to make, and I have one secret ingredient, miso (a secret...
View ArticlePERFECT BROWN RICE EVERY TIME!
Brown rice is far superior in nutrition than white rice. Yet, many people shy away from brown rice because it seems difficult to cook. I have a no-fail way of cooking any type of brown rice, and the...
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END-OF-THE-WEEK DINNER STRATA
I don't use too many recipes for weeknight cooking. And when I do use recipes, I change them quite a bit depending on what's in my refrigerator. I believe cooking is an art, not a science. The...
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PRESTO no-cheese PESTO!
We love freshly-made pesto in our house, and it's so easy to make that there's just no excuse not to make it yourself. The other night, I thought I had all the ingredients for pesto. So there I am,...
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THAI PIZZA
One of my favorite pizza joints is a place called Zeek's Pizza in Seattle. They make this amazing pizza called Veggie Thai One On, and you can order the spiciness from 1 to 5 stars, 5 being the...
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SIMPLE COUNTRY BROCCOLI PASTA WITH SHAVED PARMESAN
This dish is well-loved by children (well, the ones who like broccoli once in awhile). The beauty is in the simplicity of this dish. Even if you think your children don't like broccoli, this might be...
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END-OF-THE-WEEK FRIED RICE
The half-Chinese in me always knew I could make really great fried rice. Yet, when I made fried rice, the rice would either be too wet or gummy, or too greasy. Finally, after years of trying, I...
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HOW TO GET YOUR PICKY LITTLE DARLINGS TO EAT BETTER
When my 15 year old was in Kindergarten, my coworker had us over for dinner. She had made this elaborate and beautiful meal. Right when we were about to eat, before we even starting serving, my...
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SUPER EASY PIZZA DOUGH FROM SCRATCH!
Once you get the hang of this dough, you will never go and buy dough from the store again. This is cheaper, fresher with no preservatives. I've tackled many pizza dough recipes, and I've adjusted...
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EASY VEGETARIAN CASSOULET
This is my go-to dish when I don't have much time to cook but have a lot of people to feed. Pam Anderson (not that Pam Anderson, but the cookbook writer) is one of my favorite chefs. Her recipes are...
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WHY BREAKING BREAD WITH FRIENDS MATTERS
Almost every Friday night at my house, I have people over for dinner. I make a big meal and we have a great time. There's usually a bunch of kids and pets running around in the house, and the...
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SESAME PANKO TOFU
This dish is crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. One of my children's favorite meals which they ask for again and again. Even tofu-haters (haters, stop hating!) like this dish. If you...
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THE MESS DIFFERENCE OF TWO KIDS
If you know me, you know I believe that kids should help in the kitchen as much as possible. There are the benefits of experience, a sense of accomplishment, and a connection with the food they eat....
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END-OF-THE-WEEK PIZZA
An easy and individualized way to use your leftover vegetables (and fruit if you're using tomatoes and pineapple!) is to make homemade pizza. This is also a great way to get the kids involved in...
View ArticleMake your own Mayonnaise!
This is an excellent article about making your own mayo. I like the idea of homemade mayo mixed with Sriracha. When I was in France, my host made her own mayo with a little bit of fresh garlic. You...
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MY SECRET RECIPE FOR FLUFFY PANCAKES
My kids love pancakes and waffles, and their classier Danish cousin, aebleskivers. I have one recipe I use for pancakes, waffles and aebleskivers, and this recipe has a secret ingredient (oh, how I...
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HOMEMADE GRUYERE AND ROSEMARY BREAD
I have a few simple recipes that I use again and again for different things. For example, I have a pancake recipe that I also use for waffles and aebleskivers (Danish pancakes). I have a basic soup...
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Basics: HOW TO ROAST BEETS
Beets are a great source of vitamins, manganese and riboflavin. And they're cheap and easy to make. Because they are naturally sweet, many kids love to eat them. So why don't we eat more...
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BASICS: "Easy as pie" whole wheat pie crust
I love savory tarts and galettes, and my kids love pie, so I make pie crusts on a regular basis. I have the most perfect, easy, and yummy 100% whole wheat pie crust recipe that you must try. With...
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Savory Tomato, Gruyere and caramelized onion tart
Most of the time, it's just the blend of a few simple ingredients that make a dish delicious. For this tart, the melding of cheese, onions and tomatoes is so simple and so tasty. And easy and fast to...
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DECADENT BUT EASY INDIVIDUAL CHOCOLATE SOUFFLES
I love ramekins for so many things: prep bowls, snack bins, small baked egg and cheese breakfasts, mini pot pies. But really, why have ramekins if you don't make dessert in them?Here's an almost...
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Vegetarian Whole Wheat Lo Mein
Veggie lo mein (right) served with spinach tofu in ginger-lime sauceThis is a great middle-of-the-week meal because it's fast and healthy, and you can substitute vegetable ingredients according to what...
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Indian Red Lentil Soup with Spinach
I live near Devon Street in Chicago, a diverse neighborhood known for its Indian cuisine and stores. I love Indian food, and especially dahl, lentil soup. Making your own lentil soup is easy,...
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