Posted by meagan on Apr 27 2010
We’ve all been there, right? It’s 30 minutes until guests arrive, or until you’re due at a potluck, and you lift the wooden spoon to your lips to taste the sauce you’re sure you’ve perfected and… Blech. Too much salt. A rotten ingredient. Bad technique. Or perhaps you picked a challenging recipe in hopes of [...]
Posted by meagan on Feb 22 2010
Last week, while we were in the process of moving Jonathan and I needed simple dinners. Of course, we ate out plenty, but we came up with some easy meals to eat. This recipe is courtesy of Jonathan’s mom and it’s easy, cheap and—best of all—delicious. The thing to remember about this meal is it’s [...]
Posted by meagan on Nov 25 2009
Here is my recipe for a herbed, golden-roasted Thanksgiving turkey! Begin by preheating the oven to 350. …Whew! What a post. Hope it helps you with your own T-day turkey
Posted by meagan on Nov 21 2009
Last night Jonathan and I decided to take it easy and order Chinese from Chinatown. Jonathan ordered Shrimp Curry and I ordered General Tso’s. We then proceeded to sit on the floor and watch back-to-back Bones…’cause we’re slothful like that Usually I love Chinatown’s food—they’re an interesting place for your typical Chinese. A huge menu [...]
Posted by meagan on Nov 11 2009
Last night I had no real plan for dinner, so I rooted around my pantry and fridge and came up with chicken sausage, dried cranberries, acorn squash and rice. Hmmm…. Harvest Stuffed Acorn Squash 1 acorn squash, halved and seeded 1 c. brown rice, already cooked 2 links chicken sausage, sliced 1/4 c. dried cranberries [...]
Posted by meagan on Oct 18 2009
…the mice will watch tragic Scottish movies and read even more tragic Scottish novels… Seriously, have you people read the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon? Outlander, the first novel, is my favorite book ever. The rest of the series will make you laugh, cry, rage and generally tear your guts out. Jamie and Claire, the [...]
Posted by meagan on Jul 21 2009
Other toppings: Pineapple, ginger, soy sauce Wild rice, dried cranberries, mandarin oranges Dried cranberries, gorgonzala, pecans Balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, honey Butter, brown sugar or honey, cinnamon, allspice, clove, nutmeg (mmm! pie…)