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Thanksgiving Leftovers: Turkey Curry

The guests are gone, the house is re-assembled, and our bellies and fridge are FULL. As much as I love Thanksgiving, its aftermath leaves me feeling a bit  sluggish. A lot of rich foods, and a lot of energy expended to cook them–I need a nap and a big green smoothie. Last night we all […]

Posted 28 November 2010 | one dish dinner | Comments (1) Tagged: ,

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Pretzel Cookies

I know, it’s been awhile since I gave you a treat. I have a secret–I was a vegan for six weeks! Not a full-on throw my leather sneakers in the trash vegan, but I did eat an exclusively plant-based diet. No meat, no milk, no eggs, no cheese, and no (sniff) butter. I’ve had a […]

Posted 21 November 2010 | baked goods   cookies   dessert   kid stuff | Comments (16) Tagged: , , ,

Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving is awesome. It’s the only holiday where the food doesn’t have any competing attractions – no fireworks or gifts to steal the show. Sure, there’s the whole thankfulness thing, and some football, but really, the food is the star. Here’s what I’m making:  Turkey: I’ve used this Alton Brown method of brining and cooking […]

Posted 19 November 2010 | baked goods   bread   condiments   dessert   Vegetables | Comments (1) Tagged: , , , , , , ,

Butternut Squash, Kale, and Barley Risotto

This was one of those dinners that started out as something to fill our bellies, and ended up as something truly delicious. Despite the glaring absence of pulled pork, I had to steal this tiny portion away from my husband in order to preserve something to photograph. It really was that good! Kid and husband […]

Posted 15 November 2010 | comfort food   grains   one dish dinner   simple dinners   vegetarian | Comments (1) Tagged: , , , ,

Matzo Ball Soup

I went to college far away from home, and while I enjoyed almost everything about the university I chose, there were some times when I would have traded it all to be back home. Getting sick was the worst. No one to bring you 7-up, put the television by your bed, or genuinely feel bad […]

Posted 11 November 2010 | chicken   comfort food   kid stuff   one dish dinner   simple dinners   soup   Vegetables | Comments (5)