Heading Into Summer with a Slew of Slaws

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Do you remember when every sandwich you got in a restaurant came with cole slaw? Casual burger joints served a paper souffle cup of creamy slaw. Fancier places put that dollop of tangy goodness in a little metal cup. Then there were the places that gave you an ice cream scoop of slaw. It was… Continue reading Heading Into Summer with a Slew of Slaws

Cleaning Out the Fridge Quiche

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The refrigerator is a wonderful invention. It allows us to keep a supply of fresh food at the ready. It provides a safe haven for the treasures we find at the store, keeping them safe until we are ready to turn them into something wonderful. I confess that sometimes I buy a little more than… Continue reading Cleaning Out the Fridge Quiche

Weeknight Wonderland- Orange Sesame Chicken Tenders

Some weeknights feel like dinner can’t get on the table fast enough. Other nights, a little delay of reinforcement can be a good thing, as long as it doesn’t take too long. It doesn’t matter which you choose, as long as you can get some of the prep done ahead of time. That’s where marinating… Continue reading Weeknight Wonderland- Orange Sesame Chicken Tenders

Weeknight Wonderland – a Meatless Minestrone for Mondays and Beyond

Even though our nest is now empty, sitting down at the end of a day with good food,  good wine and good company is the best. I’ve shared my crazy split shift life before and how it impacts everything, even cooking. Just as I’ve learned to create in a small kitchen, I am learning to… Continue reading Weeknight Wonderland – a Meatless Minestrone for Mondays and Beyond

Thoughts of Spring and Lemony Asparagus, Chicken, and Penne

The Midwest has seasons. Four very distinct ones to be exact. Here changes aren’t subtle, they are sudden and intense. Humidity shows up one day unannounced and it’s summer. The leaves change color seemingly overnight and it’s fall. The first frost comes out of nowhere and winter is upon us, Then one day you wake… Continue reading Thoughts of Spring and Lemony Asparagus, Chicken, and Penne