How to plan a party (Part 1)
Ok, so the title should really be called “How to plan 5 parties in 5 days.” Some might say I am a glutton for punishment. I say, “Bring on the parties, the people and the food!” I have come to realize that I am in […]
Year: 2013
Thai Red Curry Recipe: Shrimp with Snow Peas and Lo Mein
I love Thai food and so does my husband. He likes it super spicy but we’ve found a happy middle ground with this great red curry recipe. I almost always make this with chicken but there was a good deal on some large pink shrimp […]
Lemon Butter Sauce
Lemon Butter Sauce is a great way to change up the run of the mill “steamed vegetables.” You can make the sauce in the amount of time it takes to steam the vegetables, so it’s not like you’re adding too much time to your dinner […]
Freezing Food
One of my aunts taught me years ago that you can freeze almost anything, as long as you freeze it correctly. The best way to keep your food from getting freezer burn is to double bag it. Freezing Food and Preventing Freezer Burn Put your […]
What to serve with steak
When I make steak for the family, I typically just season and grill it. No one complains and they eat it up. However, I was thinking the other day that it might be nice to add a little something new to top them off. I […]
Vacation Food: Easy meals with minimal seasoning
When you go on vacation, do you remember to pack a bunch of spices for your meals that you plan on cooking? I don’t plan what I am going to cook in advance and I almost always forget to bring a bunch of spices. It is […]
Brussels Sprouts for Kids
My 11 year old asked if she could make Brussels sprouts for dinner one night. I was a bit shocked. Not because she wanted to cook, but because she wanted to make Brussels sprouts. Since I encourage my kids to cook (and eat vegetables), I […]