Category: Cooking

  • Rematch

    Ok, so the first post was called Pierogies.  I was informed (by Nick) shortly after publishing the post that it’s actually Perogies.  Subtle, but different.  I swear I looked it up!  But, I’m going to go with the “spelling that has been used for three generations of my Polish family.”  Three generations, huh?  I dig.…

  • Pierogies

    I remember that first bite vividly.  The whole family was staring at me, waiting with bated breath to see my reaction.  This was an extremely important dinner, as it would be the deciding factor in shaping my future.  You think I’m kidding, but I was specifically told that I couldn’t marry into the family unless…

  • Fun with Dough

    The title pretty much says it all.  While staying with family over the Christmas weekend, I spent one morning in the kitchen making cookie after cookie.  There have been a few iterations of style, but the basic concept of sugar cookie + Nutella + candy canes = get in my mouth! stayed pretty constant.  I…

  • So Many Cookies!

    I hope you had a Merry ChristmaHanuKwanzaa!  I have lots to share, but I thought I’d start with something I excel at. Cookies. That’s right.  Miss Health Nut (or Mrs, I suppose) loves making, eating, and giving away cookies.  I break all my nutrition and moderation “rules” when it comes to cookies.  I can pass…

  • Sauced

    I love making things from scratch.  It just tastes better, 99% of the time.  There’s so much satisfaction in saying “I made it myself.”  You always know exactly what went in it, and you can tailor it to suit your tastes. That being said, I don’t know that I would have attempted to make my…

  • An Extended Thanksgiving

    Because we need multiple chances to give thanks. I know it’s been pretty quiet around the kitchen lately.  I’m sorry for that.  I’ve really been meaning to post, honest!  I could start in on all the excuses–strep throat, work, cold and snow, traveling–but that would just sound like whining. So, because it was pretty standard…

  • Saag Tofu

    Hey Missoulians, do you remember Tipu’s?  I do.  I haven’t had samosas like that before or since.  Sure, the Good Food Store comes very close, but it’s just not the same.  And the date raisin chutney?  Forget about it! Unfortunately, when Tipu’s was still around, I wasn’t brave enough to venture farther than the samosas. …

  • Chicken in a Giant Biscuit

    I made chicken pot pie quite often a million years ago. We got these beautiful, oven-safe bowls for our wedding, and I was super excited to make individual servings for everyone. They were so delicious, and fun to make, and easy! I would just put a ready made pie crust into each bowl, fill it…

  • I Know it's Not Christmas Yet

    Sorry if the song gets stuck in your head.  It was stuck in mine throughout the entire roasting process, even though it’s nowhere near Christmas and we didn’t have an open fire.  I hate that! The other night, Nick walked through the door and tossed a sack into my lap. I was surprised for two…

  • Pumpkin Seeds

    I have joined the scores of food bloggers who have gone pumpkin crazy this fall.  I find no shame in this fact.  And it’s been really fun trying new things, like Pumpkin Macaroni & Cheese. The latest in the line of new pumpkin goodies are roasted pumpkin seeds.  Toasted, crunchy, and just a hint of…