by Rawls Agave Nectar is a natural sweetener made from the Agave plant (Agave plants also give us Tequila). It is similar to honey, though many prefer the taste of agave. It is sweeter than sugar, yet has a low glycemic index so is a sweetner that can be used (in moderation) by diabetics and those […]
This is a variation of my ‘go-to’ bean dishes that find their way to my table all whenever the weather starts to turn cool. This particular version uses turkey sausage and chicken for lower fat content, and the pinto beans that my 5 year old decided we needed at the grocery store the other day. […]
As Fall approaches and temps get cooler, you may be thinking about serving warm and comforting soups to your family. I used to wait tables at an awesome place in Silver City, NM called Diane’s Restaurant. One of my favorite menu items was their creamy tomato soup with garlic croutons. This easy recipe is my attempt to recreate […]
These are so pretty, I had to share them with you guys… Delectable Deliciousness made these, and what a lovely little dessert that is sure to impress your guests with your baking prowess! She shares the technique, with lots of photos, for making the cake part, which could of course be used for other desserts […]
This recipe sounds decadent but it’s not. It’s actually a healthy update on plain old banana bread. Whole wheat flour replaces white. Instead of oil, I use peanut butter as well as less sugar than the average banana bread recipe. This bread is not overly sweet; the sweetness comes mostly from the ripe bananas and dark chocolate chips […]
I’ll be down at Dragon-con here in Atlanta this weekend, so I figured you guys might something appropriately geeky this weekend. My Clone Trooper Pops won First Prize in the Instructables Stuff on a Stick contest! Sweet! Here’s the link on how to make them yourself :) Make Clone Trooper and Storm Trooper candy pops, […]
When I was in graduate school in Chapel Hill, NC, I lived right outside of downtown Chapel Hill. I was pretty much within walking/biking distance of the campus, and I spent a lot of my time in the downtown area, frequenting the many restaurants and shops on Franklin Street. One of my favorite little eateries […]
Aldy at Al Dente Gourmet sends us this lovely carrot cake… I totally love the decoration of the candied carrots, what a clever idea! And her recipe sounds tasty too… Go read the whole thing, and get the Carrot Cake recipe! I am particular about my carrot cake; I prefer the mixture for this cake […]
Over at Crumpets and Cakes, we’re loving their latest cocktail experiment… Dirty Mojitos! “And finally we’ve started growing mint to support our ongoing taste-testing of summery mojitos. We’ve tried all kinds of different recipes and in the end settled on a dirty mojito as our favorite. This recipe calls for dark rum and brown sugar. […]
Foodwhirl reader (and all around cool chick and busy mom) Karen Ronfeldt sends us this fabulously easy cake! Mocha Brownie Cake 1 (21 ounce) package fudge brownie mix. I used Chocolate Chunk Brownie Mix. 1/3 cup water 1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 cup chopped pecans (more or less depending on […]
I guess I could have gone all fancy and said Rainbow Trout En Papillote, but I didn’t want to scare anyone away. This is honestly an easy, relatively foolproof, dish that has a great presentation! It would be an excellent idea for a small dinner party, as fish can be prepped and wrapped ahead of […]
(originally published June 2010) I’ve been experimenting with selling herbs at the local farmers market recently and the one that seems to sell the best is basil. I always seem to sell out early. So this last market, I took double what I normally take and guess what….. I didn’t sell it all. I did […]
Another yummy food find from Perry’s Plate… Fried green tomatoes presented in two different ways… both of which would make fabulous appetizers for your next dinner party! Fried Green Tomatoes on Polenta Rounds with Bacon, Peppers, and Onions & Fried Green Tomatoes with Caramelized Onion. If you’ve never had Fried Green Tomatoes, you really should […]
Cheesy Cauliflower Brains & Cumin / Brown Sugar Sweet Potato Rounds For me, sometimes the dilemma with dinner is not what to fix for a main dish, but what do have as a side dish, that’s healthy, tasty, and not boring — and that my 5 year old won’t automatically reject out of hand. Last […]
[Originally published 2-18-2010] I had beautiful Bosc Pears in my organic produce box this week and decided to try some poached pears. One of my favorite cookbooks is Clean Food by Terry Walters and I found a poached pear recipe there that I adapted to what I had on hand. We make our own Muscadine Wine […]
Love lasagna? Does your greasy, meaty, high-calorie version need a makeover? This super easy recipe nixes the meat as well as substitutes whole wheat lasagna noodles for traditional white, and uses part-skim cheeses. You also get a dose of healthy spinach in this cheesy one-dish meal. Filling ingredients are mixed in a food processor to […]
I was just thinking about making black bean burgers the other day, and then I ran across these vegan Black Bean Burgers today at Can You Stay For Dinner. This was just the kind of recipe I was looking for. A black bean burger, or patty, should not try to replicate a hamburger, but revel […]
You know that Suggest a Site link I keep mentioning? Well, reader Grace sent in her lovely website all about desserts, La Mia Vita Dolce – My Sweet Life, which is where I spotted these lovely little flourless chocolate cakes! Don’t they look divine? So, if you have a fabulous food website, be sure to […]
A big welcome to our newest contributor, Cecily! Read a little about her here… Red or green? That’s the New Mexico state question; as in, would you like red or green chile on your enchiladas? Having lived in southern New Mexico for seven years, I love red chile. Well, I love green too, come to […]
Hi, I’m Cecily and I’m new around here! I cook primarily for my super-picky husband and daughter and occasionally for girls’ night events and such. I’m currently a stay-at-home mom (although I rarely do) and wife. No matter how tired I am in the evenings, I always enjoy cooking dinner. My food philosophy seems to […]
In the spotlight today we have this tasty idea from JustJenn for an easy dinner: Stewed chicken and tomatoes. Just toss it all in the crockpot in the morning, and feed the family in the evening… easy peasy! Says Jenn: This is a great quick dinner that you can throw together in the morning and […]
These wraps are quick to prepare and oh so tasty. The ingredients are simple, and flexible with what you might happen to have in your kitchen–so be creative! And the side dish of your choice, and you have a great weeknight dinner that takes less than 30 minutes to get on the table. Goat Cheese, […]
One of the best ways to get your kids to try new things is to get them involved in the process. Let them see where their food comes from, or how it’s made, and I guarantee they’ll be excited about eating it. My four-year-old got to help plant our family garden last summer, and he […]
Cafeteria lunches seem to be increasing in cost while decreasing in nutrition and flavor. As a mom of 3 GoodNCrazy kids I’ve had to come up with creative ideas to get the kids out the door in a realistic time-frame while keeping their tummies happy! We tend to pack lunches about 50% of school days. […]
It’s getting to be that time! We’ll have recipes and lunch and dinner ideas for Back to School, coming up! We’re also looking for some contributors with Back to School ideas… if you’re interested, just let us know! Here’s the first in the series : Ideas for packing a healthy Kids Lunch “Back to School” […]