December 2011

Start the New Year Right: Apple Pie Oatmeal for Breakfast

We all know the mantra by now: breakfast is an important way to start your day off right. But what we know and what we actually do can be two quite different things. ;) If you're like me, it's all too easy to fall into the same-old, same-old routine -- especially when you don't have much time. (For me, that often means grabbing coffee and a container of yogurt.)

Black Beans & Rice: Oh-so Satisfying (plus Laughably Cheap!)

Black beans. Rice. They are each tasty alone -- but pair them together and you've got a classic. This is a filling meal that's not only quick and easy to make but also hits-the-spot.

Quick Ways to Cook Eggs

The incredible edible egg—it's not only one of the most economical proteins available (at $1.73 average price per dozen in 2011), it’s fast and easy to cook. Eggs are used in so many recipes not only for their mild and appealing flavor, but also their nutrition and hold-it-together binding qualities.

Meatballs: Quick Easy Party Food or Appetizers

Meatballs used to be one dish I shied away from. The mixing, shaping, browning in the pan ... it was too much bother at the last minute. But then I discovered that meatballs are the perfect food to bake. In just 5 minutes I could mix up a batch, scoop and shape them -- and then bake 'em.

Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies: Quick & Easy

Cookie baking can often seem like an overwhelming and time-consuming task, especially when there's so many other things on the holiday to-do list. One thing that I like to do to mitigate the stress is to mix up the dough (before I'm ready to bake) and keep it in the fridge.

Quick, Easy & Elegant Party Appetizer: Crostini

Don't these look delicious? And now that the holiday season is in full swing, couldn't we all use some quick and easy recipes for party food?