We recently bought half of an organic, grass-fed cow. That’s, like, a whole freezer full of meat, and my mind is reeling at all of the unfamiliar cuts. (My meat selection growing up was limited to ground beef, steak, roasts, and boneless, skinless chicken breasts. I’ve come a long way!) Beef short ribs is […]
Is there anything that epitomizes autumn more than soup made of sweet potato or butternut squash? After a brisk walk through crunchy leaves, bright colors muted and cheeks pink with the chill, nothing warms you to your toes more than a bowl of hearty soup. And the beauty of this Roasted Sweet Potato & […]
For years, I have been trying desperately to like coffee. Not because I need the caffeine, and not even because my friends drink it, but because I absolutely adore coffee-flavored foods (read: ice cream, cupcakes, frosting, steak rubs) and it drives me mad that I can’t enjoy the beverage. Plus, I do want to […]
Since moving to Texas, I’ve fallen in love with the breakfast taco and all of its many possibilities. But these Best Breakfast Burritos by ever-entertaining TK member Bev Weidner caught my eye because of the beautiful mound of spinach on top. That is not something I’ve tried before and I decided it was time. […]
Sep 24 2012
Is there anything more perfect and pretty for a Sunday brunch than quiche? Probably not. But let’s be honest, if you’re going for easy, making a quiche ain’t it. On most Sunday mornings—when I’m still trying to wake up—pastry dough isn’t something I want to deal with. So when I saw this recipe from […]
Sep 21 2012
I don’t have a particularly intense sweet tooth, but I do like a sweet bite once in a while. These Strawberry Coconut Macaroons from TK member Chelsy, which is slightly adapted from Smitten Kitchen, totally hit the spot. It wasn’t too sweet but definitely sweet enough and it was full of strawberry chunks and […]