This month we’re pleased to welcome Katie Morford as part of our January Reset Challenge! Katie is a San Francisco-based cookbook author and registered dietitian who writes the blog Mom’s Kitchen Handbook. A number of years ago a new client told me that his diet consisted almost exclusively of two daily stops to McDonald’s. During each trip he bought a large soda, two large burgers, and two large fries. Sometimes he added apple pie....
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Whether you have kids or not, the truth is that planning meals, shopping for ingredients, and cooking dinner each night of the week is a pretty major feat. Our new motto that’s proven to make life so much easier: Assembly versus cooking. Try it on for size. We think you’ll like it. Take Help Where You Can There’s no shame in the shortcut game. Store bought pesto may not taste quite as fresh as homemade, but it’s accessible and delicious, and it helps get a pasta dinner on the table fast....
Quartered and prepped artichokes are braised in white wine and olive oil with shallots, garlic, bay leaves, parsley and mint. The artichokes are served slightly warm or at room temperature, having marinated in their braising juices. A perfect make-ahead dish. This dish is inspired by a classic Roman-style braised artichoke. For that dish, more of the outer leaves are trimmed off, and the artichokes are braised until they are completely tender and you can eat the whole thing with a fork and knife....
Regardless of who came up with it, the roll dates back to the 1960s to 1970s. It became popular when Gourmet magazine featured it in 1980 as a gateway sushi for folks who have never had sushi. With no raw fish and rolled inside-out—the rice is on the outside of the roll—it’s often the first sushi that Americans try and eat most often. Key Ingredients in California Rolls Though it looks difficult to make, the California roll is easy to assemble....
Follow these steps and I promise you perfect biscuits every time. These biscuits only take about five minutes of active work and 12-16 minutes to bake. This means you can whip these babies up in no time flat for picnics, last minute guests, or dinner parties. The cut up biscuit dough can be frozen in an airtight container and stored for a few months. This means that if you want to double or triple the recipe and save some aside for quick baking later you can....
Cubby’s Pikey Chicken Pesto Sandwich Cubby’s has become one of my favorite restaurants in Utah. The atmosphere is great and the food is even greater. They use a lot of local produce and everything tastes so fresh! My boyfriend and I have added Cubby’s to our date night restaurant rotation (He LOVES their Tri-Tip sandwich with blue cheese). The first time I tried this sandwich I fell in LOVE! It is so full of delicious, complimentary flavors, and the grilled chicken makes it a little healthier than a burger....
Frozen Butterbeer What makes this Magic Frozen Butterbeer recipe “MAGIC”? The whole recipe from start to finish (including freezing time) takes about 5 minutes total. It transforms from liquid to solid right before your eyes! Really! Even Harry Potter himself would be impressed. These taste exactly like the Frozen Butterbeers from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Try it! You will see! If you would like to go visit Hogsmeade, you can try a Frozen Butterbeer at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studious in Hollywood or Orlando!...
Homemade Fry Bread Homemade Fry Bread is a simple dough that can be seasoned a million different ways. I’ve eaten it sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar my whole life, which is typically called “elephant ears”. Fry Bread is really easy and fast to whip up, and I love the way it smells when it is cooking. I remember smelling it as a kid when my mom would make it and getting so excited!...
The beauty of a dish like these grilled chicken thighs with salsa verde is that you have dinner on the table in 20 to 30 minutes, with almost zero prep time. What Is Salsa Verde? Salsa verde is a staple Mexican sauce made from tomatillos—a small green fruit with papery husks and a tart, bright flavor. Onions, lime, cilantro, and jalapeños round out the rest of the ingredients in the sauce....
Lovely in soups and stews, delicious roasted, parsnips also mash up beautifully with potatoes, as we have done here. Mashed parsnips are perfect as a side to pork chops, roast chicken, or beef short ribs. Add butter and salt (omit salt if using salted butter), and mash some more. Stir in the chopped parsley and chives. Add black pepper and more salt to taste. Parsnip latkes with horseradish and dill from Deb of Smitten Kitchen Old Bay parsnip fries from Everyday Maven Potato and parsnip gratin from Chef John of Food Wishes...
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The traditional filling of chocolate or cinnamon is swapped for spiced pumpkin butter for a seasonal delight. Plus, leftover babka makes fabulous French toast or bread pudding. What Is Babka? Babka is a sweet, enriched yeast bread that is rolled out and spread with a sweet filling before being twisted into a loaf, baked, and finished with a sweet syrup. Babka originates in Jewish communities of Eastern Europe and is a popular treat in Israeli cuisine....
Our favorite way to eat them? Marinated with a little olive oil, vinegar, and salt. That’s all. Sort of like the traditional preparation of roasted red bell peppers, but with green chiles instead. Both Anaheim chiles (similar to New Mexico or Hatch green chiles) and poblanos are relatively mild chiles so they can usually be eaten straight as described below. Though once in a while you will get a HOT one....
It wasn’t until I started eating poke bowls a few years ago that I warmed up to the idea of dishes with raw fish! What Is a Poke Bowl? A poke bowl (pronounced po-kay!) is a Hawaiian dish of diced fresh fish served on top of rice with plenty of extra fixings like avocado, radishes, and cucumbers. The fish is usually tuna, but salmon and other sashimi-quality fish can be used as well....
While some bars will charge high prices for these appetizers, they are actually not hard to make at home and don’t require a lot of ingredients. Read on to learn how to make Scotch eggs in your own kitchen! A Little (Unknown) History of Scotch Eggs According to Britannica, Scotch eggs have a contentious history, but one thing is certain: They are definitely not from Scotland. One story says that they were created for wealthy travelers at a London department store....
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