Lazy Day Cassoulet with Slow Roasted Pork
This last Saturday we got a rare treat of having absolutely nothing to do. No school for Elliott, no craft fairs for Carinn, and no errands to run for the…
December 22, 2013
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Cold Snap Lasagna with Sausage, Sage, and Squash
Seattle got off pretty easy this last week. Even though our temperatures dropped to the mid-teens three nights straight, we didn't see a flake of snow. It…
December 11, 2013
Winter Detox Salad with Kale and Miso Dressing
Since Thanksgiving was last week and the 30˚ weather is keeping us indoors, we've both been feeling pretty guilty. Then we pulled up the documentary Food…
December 6, 2013
Turnip the Heat: Thanksgiving Gratin with Root Vegetables & Chanterelles
For Thanksgiving this year, it's our job to bring a root vegetable dish to Elliott's family dinner. We both agreed this was a great excuse to resurrect one of…
November 27, 2013
Asian Take-Out Night: Szechuan Eggplant and Tom Kha Soup
We're pretty lucky to live in West Seattle where we have several outstanding Chinese and Thai restaurants. It's always hard to choose which way to go for…
November 3, 2013
Tofu Tuesday: Veggies and Tofu in Spicy Thai Peanut Sauce
This dinner was inspired by my desire to go meatless for at least one meal a week. In spite of Elliott's initial dismal outlook for the evening (yes, he likes…
October 20, 2013
Comfort Food Reinvented: Tuna Noodle Casserole
Tuna noodle casserole is my one true weakness. Whenever I make a batch, I can easily eat two bowls, no problem. If I didn't hit the off button, I could…
October 11, 2013
Our First Creusade: Coq au Vin
For us, visiting a kitchen store is like entering a candy shop. All those bright, shiny colors lure you in and you can't help walking out with some kind of…
October 3, 2013
Up Stir-Fry Creek Without a Wok: Asian Noodles with Chicken & Veggies
We've both been craving Chinese food lately but didn't feel like ordering take out or leaving the neighborhood. We figured we could wing it, but what we didn't…
September 13, 2013
Labor Day Yam Pot and Banana-Coconut Pancakes
On one of my first camping trips, my brother, Clay, opened up a can of beans, chicken soup, beef stew, and who knows what else, and mixed it all together in…
September 5, 2013
Late Summer Feast with Roasted Chicken and Chanterelle Gravy
This may look like a shot straight out of Bon Temps ("True Blood," anyone?) but it's really just this year's garlic crop from my dad's garden up on Whidbey…
August 27, 2013
Tuesday Night Tuna Picatta Pasta
Weeknight dinners are often the last thing you want to think about after working all day. It's hard to find inspiration when all you want to do is kick back…
July 16, 2013