Watermelon is the ultimate summer fruit. Not only is it refreshing, watermelon has an abundance of healthy electrolytes to replenish hydration lost in the summer heat. Because watermelon has such a high water content, a serving is considerably low for fruit yet high in nutrients like potassium, lycopene, and citrulline, helping with blood pressure, muscle soreness, and even insulin sensitivity. This inventive take on watermelon will elevate any summer gathering.
Read MoreWhen I saw this recipe on https://cookingwithayeh.com/lemon-garlic-pasta/, I knew I’d make it my own. And I did! It had elements of things I already loved, like Artichokes French, or my family’s standard fare, Macaroni with Garlic.
The recipe is easy, and with my changes, remains simple and quick. You can have it on the table in 15 minutes from start to finish. I didn’t find this to have a “lovely creamy silky sauce,” as the recipe promised. It was delicious, and worth making. I like mine soupy, Honey likes his more dry. I put the extra pasta water on my own dish.
Read MoreMy beloved former Mother-in-Love used to make a cranberry relish I loved, with apples, celery, walnuts, cranberries, oranges and gelatin. I adored it. Over time, I dropped out the gelatin because of the vegans in my family. Then, other things fell out.
Now it’s morphed into something unrecognizable as the original recipe. I make it over and over during the season and nearly eat it all up before it gets to the table!
Read MoreHoney and I wanted a nice dinner, so we asked Siri to direct us to a Chinese restaurant we hadn’t been to before. We plugged it into the GPS and off we went, discussing our hopes for good Rangoons and hot and sour soup. After a 25 minute drive, we arrived, practically salivating; hoping for ginger and garlic flavors!
You guessed it! “Please call ahead, take-out only.”
What a blessing to discover a Mexican restaurant right next door!
The best revelation was Potato Flautas! I already dream of flautas, but now they have joined the ranks of OMG foods! Enjoy!
Read MoreIn a family of vegans, I sometimes like to see if I can veganize a recipe without losing something I’m used to tasting. Since portobellos are so meaty, it’s not usually a problem. The original recipe for this was a TikTok and made with shaved beef; not a particular favorite. I used Italian sausage, but it’s not mandatory. There are several plant-based sausages out there if you want the flavor without the meat.
Read MoreAt the time of this writing, I have zucchini bread in the oven. It’s full of shredded zucchini, much more than the recipe asked for. I’ve loaded it with cinnamon, raisins, and cinnamon. Doesn’t everyone have a favorite zucchini bread recipe? I always double mine, just because one loaf always seems to go home with somebody. This way, I get the joy of eating it and the joy of sharing it. I can’t believe I hadn’t already shared it here!
Sometimes my sense of humor doesn’t quite mesh with someone else’s. That’s OK with me, since I appreciate all forms of humor except at someone else’s expense. After years of being the shortest person in the room, and . . . the teacher, I have learned to laugh at my own vulnerabilities. There is a particular joy in defusing an awkward situation. You have to “check yourself,” and you have to offer a way out. My way is playfulness.
What does this have to do with food? Well, here’s the part you might not find funny. I always tell “my kids” that I’m going to cook them with beans and rice. Yes, that’s right. And they know, right there—I might be kidding!
Back to school! Don’t let that early alarm clock’s chime steal your joy! Let’s take a little time to prepare in advance of those hectic mornings with some lovely homemade waffles. I have a 4” waffle iron and it makes perfect “Eggo” -sized waffles that are rather eggy and taste much like crepes. They disappear quickly!
Read MoreDon’t know about you, but I’m hot and I don’t want to heat up the kitchen. You might want to make this while you’re making another meal and just set it aside to marinate for the next day. The only time you’ll need the stove is to boil the noodles…and if you’re preparing them for another meal, just make extra, and set them aside for this recipe!
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