We had an enjoyable set of holidays at our home with our children and a set of grandparents. Christmas was a nonstop rotation of presents and food, which is the perfect way to spend the holiday: Open presents with immediate family, have breakfast. Open presents with grandparents/in-laws, have a snack. Open presents with aunts and uncles, have dinner. Yes, everyone liked the flow of that day.
The days that followed were busy and snow-filled. Thankfully we were able to fit in a family shopping trip, pre-snowstorm. Then we returned home for leisurely days of game playing, tv watching, and enjoying new
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Dried Apricot Sauce
by TT on December 1st, 2010 | Recipes, Spreads & Sauces
For last week's Tapas Monday, I made Kale and Onion Polenta Crostini. For our second tapas dish, I had some chicken sausage that I planned on grilling in bite-sized pieces. Although it was garlic and cheese chicken sausage, it seemed like it would be bland when served next to the crostini. Of course, I made that decision around 6:00 on Monday night. With dinner not until 9:00 there would be time to do a little creating, but with one child to be picked up from wrestling and another from gymnastics, there wouldn't be time to buy ingredients for a
Fig Jam
by TT on July 14th, 2010 | Recipes, Spreads & Sauces
At our house, fun dinners typically fall into one of two categories: make your own _________ (could be pizza, panini, quesadilla, etc.) or munchies. Recently, we had a make your own panini night, which made that dinner fun for everyone. As all of our tastes vary, the requests for the shopping list range from the expected to the unique. There were requests from everything from ham to blue cheese to figs.
As much as I would love to say that one of our four was so adventurous that he or she requested figs, that isn't the truth. I was the one
As much as I would love to say that one of our four was so adventurous that he or she requested figs, that isn't the truth. I was the one
Homemade Tzatziki
by TT on June 7th, 2010 | Recipes, Spreads & Sauces
When one thinks of meatballs, usually some sort of marinara accompanies it. However, if the meatballs are made of lamb and have seasonings that lean toward a Greek-inspired dish, then you need a sauce to match. For me, that is cool and creamy tzatziki. Made with Greek yogurt, cucumber, and garlic, it is incredibly simple to make.
I know, many of you may be thinking, but it's even easier to buy. I will admit that I have bought tzatziki when in a rush, and there are some decent store-bought tzatzikis to be had. However, my recipe has only six ingredients (four,
I know, many of you may be thinking, but it's even easier to buy. I will admit that I have bought tzatziki when in a rush, and there are some decent store-bought tzatzikis to be had. However, my recipe has only six ingredients (four,
Balsamic Reduction
by TT on May 21st, 2010 | Recipes, Spreads & Sauces
As I sat here, mentally preparing this post, I had an internal debate: Is making a balsamic reduction a recipe, or should I create a helpful hint category?
The part of my brain that thought recipe won the debate, though by no means was it a firm and final decision. All that you need to make the reduction is one ingredient and time. So, I don't think that makes it a recipe. However, if you're seeking a delicious topping for vegetables, meat, and more, this "recipe" will give the ultimate finishing touch.
Besides being a delicious addition to a meal, it
The part of my brain that thought recipe won the debate, though by no means was it a firm and final decision. All that you need to make the reduction is one ingredient and time. So, I don't think that makes it a recipe. However, if you're seeking a delicious topping for vegetables, meat, and more, this "recipe" will give the ultimate finishing touch.
Besides being a delicious addition to a meal, it
