We are getting real close to the end of March! But happily, I’ve been quite good about working my way through Moosewood’s Simple Suppers and we’ve done 5/8 recipes from the book so far (though I haven’t posted one of them). This weekend and next week I’ll wrap up the rest and then it’s on [...]
We have been having a great time trying out the recipes from Moosewood Simple Suppers. This one was one I probably wouldn’t have tried on my own, but a friend from work who I first pointed towards Moosewood cookbooks, tried this one out and was raving, so I gave it a go. It was like [...]
It would be an understatement to say that this was my best photographic work, or even good. Honestly, by the time I “plated” dinner last night, I was done. We spent ALL weekend sanding and polying the pieces of Ben’s bed. And we’re still not done. Probably not even that close. I was achey and [...]
When we lived in Nashville, we frequented a little place off of Division St., right near Vanderbilt called Ken’s Sushi. It’s definitely not the fanciest place but it has good pretty cheap eats and my favorite Japanese entree I’ve ever had, Sakegohan. It’s a rice bowl with seaweed and salmon and some sauce. I’ve never [...]
A looooong time ago, bloggy buddy Kjersten, who I got to MEET just a couple of weeks ago, wanted to know more about my fish tacos. I am happy to spill! The fish I use in fish tacos is one of two things: either white fish from the freezer section at Target. Yes, [...]
from: Matt & Jess Ingredientspasta (you choose what type) pesto chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces garlic S&P olive oil parmesan (duh) DirectionsGet the water going for your pasta (salt!). Heat olive oil in a big ol' skillet and add the garlic. While that gets going, salt and pepper your chicken. Toss the chicken in and [...]
from: Parenting Ingredients 1 lb shelled and deveined large shrimp (thawed if frozen) 2 tsp olive oil 1 1/2 tsp jarred chopped garlic 1 Tbs lemon juice 1 tsp butter Two 8.8-oz packages microwavable rice Directions Rinse shrimp and pat dry with paper towel. Heat oil in skillet, add shrimp, and let cook over medium [...]
from: Parenting Ingredients4 miniwhole-wheat pitas, split 1 cup chopped cooked chicken (such as Perdue) 1/2 cup grated carrot 1 cup frozen corn kernels, defrosted 1/2 cup barbecue sauce 1/2 cup shredded reduced fat cheddar cheese DirectionsPreheat oven to 350 degrees. Place split pitas on a baking sheet. Put chicken, carrot, corn, and barbecue sauce in [...]
from: Ingredients1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 1/2 cup fat-free evaporated milk 2 medium garlic clove(s), minced 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/8 tsp table salt, or to taste 1/8 tsp black pepper, or to taste 10 oz dry lasagna noodles, cooked al dente (about 12 noodles) 10 oz cooked winter squash, thawed if frozen 1 [...]
from: Martha Ingredients1 cup granulated sugar 2 cups packed fresh mint leaves 2 1/2 cups fresh lime juice (about 20 limes), plus 4 limes, thinly sliced crosswise, for garnish 1 1/2 cups superfine sugar DirectionsBring granulated sugar and 1 cup water to a boil in a medium pan over high heat. Stir until sugar is [...]
My name is Jess. I'm a 30ish wife and working mommy. I love spending time with my family and friends, crafting up weird and beautiful things, cooking delicious food and running lots of miles to work it off. I love chocolate, wine, Photoshop, my Nikon and sleeping in. I do freelance design work for fun and marginal profit at JKN Designs. This is my blog. Read more »
