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Category Archives: comfort food

Blueberry Johnnycakes

I recently told my mom that one of my favorite dinners growing up was when we’d have ‘breakfast for dinner.’ Typically, it was warm scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese, pancakes, or waffles. The novelty of it, and the fact that syrup was involved, made it delightful. My mom laughed, because she made this meal at […]

Posted 17 July 2010 | blueberries   breakfast   comfort food   kid stuff   seasonal   simple dinners | Comments (4) Tagged: , , ,

Snickerdoodles

Mmmm…snickerdoodles. Any cookie with a name this fun has to be good. They are very comforting – sweet and soft, with a good dose of cinnamon flavor. Growing up, my dad made most of the memorable desserts for our family, but this is one cookie that I remember my mother making. They are exceptional after […]

Posted 03 June 2010 | baked goods   comfort food   cookies   dessert   vegetarian | Comments (2) Tagged: , ,

It all leads to a pulled pork sandwich…

Stay with me – I have a few things to tell you about, and it all leads to a pulled pork sandwich. Several weeks ago, I splurged on a little morning ‘me’ time. I attended a fundraiser for REAP‘s Farm to School Program. REAP (Research, Education, Action and Policy on Food Group) is a local […]

Posted 19 May 2010 | comfort food   meat   simple dinners | Comments (3) Tagged: , , , ,

Springtime Lasagna

I realize that lasagna isn’t a very ‘springy dish’, but if you throw enough springtime vegetables in, it counts, right? I chose to make lasagna because 1) it’s an easy dish to make in parts during naptimes (both my son’s and mine) and  2) I’m planning on freezing the leftovers so that we will have […]

Posted 19 April 2010 | asparagus   comfort food   pasta   seasonal | Comments (1) Tagged: , , ,

Lentils and Toast

I think this dish is a perfect meal – it has fiber, protein, veggies, and it is delicious and comforting. It’s a warm combination of lentils, spinach, and caramelized onions, with whole grain toast and a boiled egg to accompany it. I could eat it for any meal of the day, and be happy and […]

Posted 16 April 2010 | comfort food   legumes   simple dinners   vegetarian | Comments Off on Lentils and Toast Tagged: , , , ,