Waking up on a school day to chocolate chip pancakes is a guaranteed way to get them out of bed with smiles. Luckily, this recipe, from Mark Bittman, makes everyday pancakes a reality. I mix the batter on a weekend while my griddle pan is heating up. By the time the pan is sizzling, the […]
Here are a few things I’m not good at and/or can’t actually do: mow the lawn, BBQ meat (or anything else for that matter), get my kiddo out the door without screeching like a wounded banshee, and meal plan
This endlessly adaptable recipe is perfect any time of day. In addition to herbs, you could add any cooked chopped vegetables or protein you have on hand. Serve with fruit and toast for an elegant breakfast, or toss together a quick salad for a light lunch or dinner.
The first time I had popovers was at the Neiman Marcus café in San Diego’s Fashion Valley Mall. They were light and flakey, and pulled apart as easily as cotton candy. Served with warm chamomile tea and pristine white linens in the elegantly hushed tearoom, the popovers were a taste memory I returned to again […]
Last week I mentioned the beautiful strawberries that just arrived in our markets, and I wanted to share what’s turned out to be one of my favorite uses for these sweet berries. This week and into next month I’m cooking from a rather surprising source: The New Abs Diet Cookbook. I’m not usually one for […]
One of my favorite breakfasts was born of my childhood love: PB&J. My grandmother was a master of the PB&J. She kept the Wonder Bread soft without drying it out, then spread just enough Skippy chunky peanut butter for the Welch’s grape jelly to cling to, avoiding any sort of mess whatsoever. To this she’d […]
Mark Bittman, who I credit with getting me to cook outside the pasta box, featured this recipe a few years back in his Minimalist column in the New York Times. Until the moment I read this, I’d always thought of eggs as breakfast food. Eggs for dinner or even lunch seemed to me to be […]
This tasty little treat seriously rocks my Casbah. Why? So sweet and delicious, it’s hard to believe it’s fruit and not some sugar-laden delicacy. Using my beloved Ninja, I created this protein-packed blend by tossing in an overly-ripe pluot, some fresh-frozen strawberry ice cubes, the juice of half a lime and one scoop of vanilla […]
Try this breezy little treat after a workout, to hold you over until dinner or any time you need something crisp and refreshing. I even added a secret ingredient, lime juice, to get some tropical sweetness into the mix. Plus it’s packed with protein to help you feel full longer on fewer calories. I’ll drink […]