We all know the feeling of the post-Thanksgiving hunger. You finally get hungry after the mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, dressing and turkey has had time to digest, and when you look in the fridge? Thanksgiving leftovers. Not what you were hoping for. Sure, a sandwich … [Read more...] about Leftovers Redone: My Favorite Turkey Sandwich
My Favorite Turkey Sandwich
2 slices wheat bread 1 1/2 tablespoons mayo 2 slices provolone cheese 1/2 avocado 1 teaspoon lime juice 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 thin slices of tomato 5 cucumber slices 1/4 cup alfalfa sprouts 1/4 pound turkey, leftover or deli style Mash avocado with lime juice and salt. … [Read more...] about My Favorite Turkey Sandwich
Whole Chicken Stew: The Perfect Winter Meal
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
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
