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Apple Series #2: Homemade Apple Pie

Posted September 16th, 2010 by scaron

This is the second post in our Apple Series. If you missed it earlier this week, see the first one, Homemade Applesauce, and watch for more coming soon! There is something about saying you made a pie that almost without fail leads to reactions of "Oooh, really? What kind?" Homemade Apple Pie. Good 'ol apple pie this time. And then you dig in, breaking through the crispy, flaky crust and stabbing a bit of sweet, tender apples. It's ir... Read More ›

Easy School-Night Dinner

Posted September 16th, 2010 by goodlifeeats

I've been feeling pretty good and on top of things all week because of the Monday holiday. We got a ton done around the house and I whipped out a few recipes and photos for the next couple of weeks. Overall, I'd say it's been a pretty great week...until Thursday. I got the car washed in the morning after kindergarten drop off and somehow the emergency lights got switched on during the interior cleaning. Well, I'm sure you know wh... Read More ›

Apple Series #1: Homemade Applesauce

Posted September 15th, 2010 by scaron

For our Facebook fans: This is Homemade Cinnamon Applesauce. It's easy, flavorful and has no added sugar in the recipe. This is Part 1 in our Apple Series this week. One of my earliest memories is sitting at the kitchen counter in my grandparents' home, helping my aunt peel, chop and cook up a fresh batch of applesauce. The intoxicating smell of apples cooking would permeate through the house while we cooked. She would boil it on... Read More ›

Green Tea and Smoked Salmon Pasta Salad

Posted September 14th, 2010 by TheFoodinmyBeard

I cant get enough Green Tea lately, and when I get obsessed with something, I need to try and figure out how to cook with it. One of my favorite ways to cook with liquids is to boil or braise something in them! I have cooked pasta in coffee in the past, so I thought it would work nicely with Green Tea. I looked around online to find some suggested Green Tea pairings, and saw that it goes well with smoked salmon, poppy seeds, and... Read More ›

How to Make Guacamole

Posted September 13th, 2010 by scaron

In my house, guacamole never lasts long. Between my kids, myself and other assorted family members, we can polish off a bowl in no time -- and we have. The key is to make it at home with just a few simple ingredients. Here's how to make fabulous, easy guacamole in no time. Step 1: Avocados, avocados, avocados. It goes without saying that avocados are the cornerstone of guacamole. Choose ripe (but not overripe!) avocados. Wh... Read More ›

Grill Marinade Recipes

Posted September 12th, 2010 by scaron

There is nothing quite as blissful as a deliciously marinated meal of meat or veggies prepared on a piping hot grill. Nothing. The way the flavor permeates the meat is splendid and the grill seems to seal it all in. But then again, I love pretty much anything from a grill so maybe I am a little bit biased. In any case, when it comes to grill marinades (or any marinade for that matter), they have a bit of science to them: a lit... Read More ›

Braided Lemon and Cream Cheese Bread

Posted September 12th, 2010 by girlversusdough

This is one of those breads that makes you look awesome. The look of it, first of all, is breathtaking. "How did you BRAID that loaf?" your friends will ask. They will be shocked by your dough-braiding talents. Secondly, the taste is unparalleled. "How did you make this AMAZING filling?" they'll ask. Ha. So simple-minded. And thirdly, the ease with which you baked the bread is equally unmatched. "This bread looks like it took S... Read More ›

Know Your Tasty Cow Brands

Posted September 11th, 2010 by jrnorton

A cow is a cow is a cow -- except, of course, when it isn't. In an effort to target consumers looking for meat that's safer, tastier, more humane, more luxurious, and/or more environmentally correct, cattle ranchers around the world have gone beyond cuts and grades of meat and begun building brands around different principles in an effort to reach consumers. If you explore into your local farmers market, you'll probably... Read More ›

Kid Favorites: Cream Cheese Frosting

Posted September 10th, 2010 by scaron

This is the third and final post in my three-part series this week on Kid Favorites, giving you ideas for foods your kids will love. Although this homemade cream cheese frosting is perfect for kids' parties and treats, it's an adult favorite, too! If you missed them before, be sure to see my prior posts on After-School Snack Ideas and Homemade Fried Chicken. I don't bake cakes often enough. Really, I don't. It's so easy though -- es... Read More ›

Granola Bread

Posted September 10th, 2010 by girlversusdough

Breakfast at our home is a bit hectic. In the midst of waking up groggy, showering, getting dressed and making ourselves look presentable, we somehow manage to squeeze in about 10 minutes of time each morning to down our coffee, eggs and toast (and fruit, if we're lucky to have an extra 30 seconds to wash and cut it into slices) before running out the door. Being that breakfast is my favorite meal of the day, I am always disappoi... Read More ›