Menu Planning 101
The greatest thing about menu planning is that it takes the guesswork out of an already busy week. No one wants to be looking in the refrigerator at 5 o’clock at night, peering over every occupant,...
View ArticleFamily Friendly Chicken Strips
As passionate cooks go, home based or otherwise, there is one thing in the world that irks us all beyond comparison….meal rejection. Unfortunately, in my house, this happens a lot. Not that my food is...
View ArticleSourcing Food Locally, Even in the Smallest Communities
Sourcing food locally is the new “it” movement for everyone from gourmet chefs to stay at home moms. Everywhere you turn there are slogans and catch phrases for joining this new revolution to better...
View ArticleStrawberry Rhubarb Pie with Whole Wheat Crust
Written by Elizabeth of Guilty Kitchen. I‘ve been challenged before by people to create foods or meals that are unique and intriguing, being not the norm but having the same or similar appeal. It’s not...
View ArticleHow to Grill the Perfect Steak
Written by Elizabeth Nyland of Guilty Kitchen. Today is more of a lesson in the fine art of grilling meat than it is a recipe, so no long lists of ingredients will haunt you this fine afternoon. One of...
View ArticleMore than Mirepoix: Roasted Carrot and Cilantro Soup
September. These are the last fleeting days of summer and the return of the crispness of autumn, not to mention the kids to school! For me, September brings to mind scarves and warm coats, piles of...
View ArticlePreserving Autumn: Tomato Herb Sauce for Freezing
Written by Elizabeth of Guilty Kitchen. When fall hits and you know you’ve got more tomatoes than anyone could ever eat fresh, no matter how many tomato and bocconcini salads, or BLTs, or tomato soup...
View ArticleA Classic Homemade Eggnog Recipe
Written by Elizabeth Nyland of Guilty Kitchen. Fresh farm eggs: there’s nothing quite like them. What they offer more than anything else though, is food safety. Knowing where your eggs come from, what...
View ArticleClassic Comfort Food: Roasted Chicken and Root Vegetables
Written by Elizabeth Nyland of Guilty Kitchen If there’s one thing that must be eaten at least weekly in our house it is this simple, rustic dish of roasted chicken and root vegetables. Why? You ask....
View ArticleFrozen Treats: Mango-Cilantro Popsicles
Beat the heat with our week-long series on simple frozen treats! Written by Elizabeth of Guilty Kitchen. I‘ve often written in my personal blog and other places around the internet that I have a picky...
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