Christmas has been celebrated at our home no less than 5 times this season. We have had 2 Christmas Eves and 3 Christmas Days. Needless to say we are ready for New Year's - a different holiday to celebrate.
Christmas Eve#1 was celebrated with 1 set of parents, friends, and 2 of the 4 kids. Christmas Day#1 was celebrated quietly with just a set of friends. Christmas Eve#2 was enjoyed by the other set of parents and the other 2 kids. Christmas Day#2 was all 4 kids and 1 set of parents. Today was the final get together, Christmas Day#3.
Today's gathering was the
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Mushroom Tart
by TT on December 20th, 2007 | Main Dishes, Recipes
On a recent weekday, I had a middle of the day appointment that kept me home from work. While getting ready for my day I thought about the meal I could make, as I would have more free time in the afternoon. Before going to my appointment I had decided it would be some sort of oven-baked egg recipe.
After the appointment, I made a few stops and pondered my ingredient options. Knowing that this dish would most likely not be appealing to the children, I allowed to mind to wander through more "adventurous" fillings. Something savory, yet simple seemed the
After the appointment, I made a few stops and pondered my ingredient options. Knowing that this dish would most likely not be appealing to the children, I allowed to mind to wander through more "adventurous" fillings. Something savory, yet simple seemed the
Choose Your Own Quesadillas
by TT on December 8th, 2007 | Main Dishes, Recipes
On a recent weeknight, the house was full of activity. With a school concert to attend and a variety of palates to please, I was looking for a meal that could be individualized but would not create lots of dishes to clean.
Pondering the taste preferences of 2 children and 3 adults, a Mexican dish seemed like a good option. Not a big fan of tacos, I considered my options using flour tortillas. Quesadillas would work well. I could make several types, allowing diners to have as much or little variety as they wanted.
Shopping for the ingredients, I thought about the range
Pondering the taste preferences of 2 children and 3 adults, a Mexican dish seemed like a good option. Not a big fan of tacos, I considered my options using flour tortillas. Quesadillas would work well. I could make several types, allowing diners to have as much or little variety as they wanted.
Shopping for the ingredients, I thought about the range
Easy Fall Pork
by TT on October 27th, 2007 | Main Dishes, Recipes
I had planned on going to dinner after a busy afternoon of homework and music lessons for kids. However, as I was getting ready for work that morning I decided that it would be far nicer to come home for a meal. Looking at the options in my freezer and cupboard, I quickly created an easy recipe.
With the chill of fall in the air, using the crockpot was my first choice. I had a package of boneless pork loins that I could defrost in a pinch. Having been to a local farmstand the previous weekend, I had apples and cider.
With the chill of fall in the air, using the crockpot was my first choice. I had a package of boneless pork loins that I could defrost in a pinch. Having been to a local farmstand the previous weekend, I had apples and cider.
Mom’s Barbecue
by TK on October 16th, 2007 | Main Dishes, Recipes
The fact is that my mom was never a great cook. Growing up we ate a lot of takeout food and a lot of things that came from a box. As a kid you don't really care about such things, takeout food and things from a box are some of the best kids meals!
But one meal I do remember fondly is my mom's barbecue and on a recent cold fall New Hampshire day, I called my mom to get her recipe. Like I am want to do, I often take a recipe and change it and that is what I
But one meal I do remember fondly is my mom's barbecue and on a recent cold fall New Hampshire day, I called my mom to get her recipe. Like I am want to do, I often take a recipe and change it and that is what I
