Do you know those people in life who just always seem to have everything in order? Yeah. I'm not one of those people. I try, but oftentimes the best intentions get tossed to the side as I deal with unexpected work issues, kiss cuts and scrapes, new recipes fail and need to be … [Read more...] about Get Organized: FREE Thanksgiving eBook!
Weekly Menu Plan: Candy Comedown
One of the things we strive for when planning our menus is making everything fit together into one nice, neat little package. We look to use ingredients in different ways throughout the week so that we're benefiting from the ability of do-aheads and being able to buy in bulk. … [Read more...] about Weekly Menu Plan: Candy Comedown
Weekly Dinner Menu: Plan to Eat Edition
One of the things we strive for when planning our menus is making everything fit together into one nice, neat little package. We look to use ingredients in different ways throughout the week so that we're benefiting from the ability of do-aheads and being able to buy in bulk. … [Read more...] about Weekly Dinner Menu: Plan to Eat Edition
Perfect One-Dish Dinners: Steamed Broccoli Vinaigrette
We sit in the pediatrician's office, the five of us, my four kids and me. They've put us in the corner room where there's a bit more space to roam about as they know I show up with my brood of kids and cramming us into a standard exam room would be near impossible, especially … [Read more...] about Perfect One-Dish Dinners: Steamed Broccoli Vinaigrette
Steamed Broccoli Vinaigrette with Toasted Pine Nuts
adapted from Perfect One-Dish Dinners by Pam Anderson 3 large broccoli crowns, halved or cut into large chunks 3/4 cup water 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 large shallot, minced 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon rice wine … [Read more...] about Steamed Broccoli Vinaigrette with Toasted Pine Nuts