Daylight savings, nearly a month ago now (where did the time go?), marked the end of late evenings, cooking dinner by the light of the kitchen window. The sun is gone by 5:00 p.m., forcing me to turn on glaring overhead lights earlier, sometimes before I've even stood up from my … [Read more...] about Whole Chicken Stew: The Perfect Winter Meal
Archives for November 2009
Whole Chicken Stew
1 whole fryer chicken (on the larger side, about 4.5 pounds) 1 large onion, quartered 1 pound baby carrots 1 small bunch parsley, stems removed 8-10 sprigs of fresh thyme, leaves only 1 1/2 pounds baby red or Yukon gold potatoes, diced 1 stalk of celery, diced 2 cups mini … [Read more...] about Whole Chicken Stew
The Monday Menu: November 23, 2009
We had our first Thanksgiving dinner today with my dad's side of the family. It was fantastic. My job was to show up with sweet potato casserole and consume food, keep my kids from spilling anything (success!) and make sure my mom lost at air hockey at least once (she's … [Read more...] about The Monday Menu: November 23, 2009
Streusel Pumpkin Bread: Conquered
I have a confession. I am a coffee lover. Maybe it's the fact that coffee shops are EVERYwhere. There are the plain white cups with the brown sleeves at the local shop two blocks away. When I take my kids to the library, the Brothers stare me down. Still, it could be that I … [Read more...] about Streusel Pumpkin Bread: Conquered
Roasted Five Pepper Salsa Done My Way
So, I may be a little picky when it comes to salsa. I had one I liked, a "must be refrigerated at all times," store bought variety. They changed the recipe. Repeat after me: Do not fix what is not broken. I want it to be fresh. I want it to have an afterburn but not enough … [Read more...] about Roasted Five Pepper Salsa Done My Way