Life Lessons Around Food
Few things have come more sharply into focus for the family than cooking and eating during these last months spent at home. Food comforts us, brings us together, and reminds us of our primal needs. As parents, we have to…
It’s Breakfast Time Anytime
Broccoli and Aged Gouda Quiche Pastry: 1 cup, plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 1 stick (4 oz) unsalted butter, cold and cut into ½-inch pieces 1 large egg, cold and lightly beaten In…
Your Kitchen Starter Guide
Between traditional media and digital resources – think Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook – we are inundated with beautiful photos of food, along with videos of people cooking wonderful dishes and complete meals. If you’re just starting out, it can be a…
Love in an Instant!
The rising popularity of the instant pot has many family cooks evaluating wants versus needs in the kitchen. I will be the first to say you don’t need an instant pot, but it has been my favorite tool for more…
4 Vegetarian Show Stoppers
Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa Casserole 1 cup uncooked quinoa2 cups water or low sodium broth (for cooking quinoa) 4 cups fresh broccoli florets 2 tablespoons butter 1-1/2 cups chopped yellow onion 6 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons oat flour (all-purpose will…
Make Now, Bake Later, Enjoy Anytime!
The busy-ness and stress of the holidays are real. If you love a good cookie swap or like to have cookies for co-workers, teachers, and neighbors throughout the season, a little baking now can save the day later. Many cookies…
3 Main-Course Salads
Quinoa Spinach Salad 4 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped 1-1/2 cups cooked quinoa (cooked according to package directions) 3/4 cup butternut squash, chopped 1 medium apple, peeled and chopped 1/3 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds) or pecans 3 tablespoons dried cranberries…
3 New Family Favorites
Goguchang Chicken Skewers 2 pounds boneless and skinless chicken thighs ⅓ cup goguchang paste 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 teaspoons honey 1 teaspoon sesame oil ½ teaspoon garlic powder Cut chicken into 1-inch chunks and set…
4 Summer Sidekicks
Broccoli Salad 6 slices smoked, thick-cut bacon 2 heads broccoli, cut into ½-inch florets 1 cup cheese, shredded 1 shallot, minced ¼ cup apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon bacon drippings (optional) 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon…
Cooking Up Summer Yum
What’s the first meal you remember regularly fixing for yourself when you were a child? At our house, it was breakfast. On weekends especially, many parents want to sleep in a bit longer. That’s when kids can spring into action…
