Humpday Soup with Broccoli, Kale, and Cheddar
Last night we opened the fridge and realized that things had gotten out of hand. The vegetable crisper was packed to capacity so we decided to improvise a…
February 14, 2014
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Touchdown Tacos with Potatoes and Ground Beef
This is a throwback recipe from my childhood, invented by mom, Mary. One night she ran out of the usual players when cooking tacos and came up with the perfect…
January 19, 2014
Spinach Gnocchi Nudi with Vodka Sauce
I used to never like gnocchi. It always felt like a big lump in my stomach and in comparison to the simplicity of pasta, it was a clear second. That all…
January 16, 2014
Mario's Polenta con Funghi
Ever since high school, I've dreamed about the mushroom and polenta dish my mom's Italian boyfriend, Mario, used to make. It was unlike anything I'd tried…
January 8, 2014
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
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
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
Ooh La La Enchiladas with Chicken, Almonds, and Tomatillo
When I was a kid, my Aunt Rosie made delicious enchiladas with a combination of chicken and almonds. It was probably my first experience eating two things that…
November 23, 2013
Don't Rush the Mushroom Risotto with Black Cod and Beurre Blanc
A few weeks ago we tried some black cod and have been hooked ever since. According to the meat guy at PCC, it's even better for you than salmon. It's so rich…
November 13, 2013
Go For the Green King Salmon and Saag
After a week of binging on carbs, meat, and ice cream, it's always a good idea to counter-balance with some hard-core greens. The recipe for this salmon is…
October 31, 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