I was walking with a friend in Boston this weekend, and we noticed how hugely popular food trucks have become. One open lot had about 10 to 12 food trucks parked, each one unique and staffed with local cooks focused on a different theme (stir fry, grilled cheese, crepes, etc.,…
I have a question. Why is Breakfast so biased against veggies? There are definitely plenty of exceptions, but as far as the really big and most popular American breakfast selections go – from bagels with cream cheese, to cereal with milk, to pancakes with a side of sausage, to bacon-egg-and-cheese…
Growing up in Maine, I learned never to get my hopes up for signs of spring until well into May. You’re far more likely to witness snow flurries (and people huddled in winter coats) than green leaves and blooming flowers in April in New England. But recently I had some…
I’m not sure if Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry has ever actually existed in authentic Chinese cuisine. One thing I do know for sure: of all the American Chinese take-out I’ve tasted, in all of the American Chinese restaurants I’ve visited, Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry is always on the menu. It’s…
I have given an extensive amount of thought to chicken pot pie. No one should publicly admit to something like this, I realize. But here is my oh-so-pressing dilemma: I love rich, comforting, freshly baked chicken pot pie. But it takes a lot of work to make it from scratch.…
Question: what is better than a baked sweet potato fresh from the oven? Answer: a loaded, spicy, cheesy enchilada baked sweet potato! This recipe is slightly spicy, flavor-filled, and really addictive. It’s also hearty and filling enough to convince Meat-and-Potatoes-Guy that a vegetarian dish can make a satisfying meal.
I’m always intending to make lasagna but never actually getting around to making it. There’s a reason for this. I realized the reason while putting this recipe together: Homemade lasagna takes some work to pull off! About halfway through the process – dishes piled high, spilled tomato sauce on the…
I tried and tried, many times, to make a healthy, whole oven “fried” chicken. And I always came up short in the past, mainly because the chicken tasted too bland and dry after baking. Until, I think, I finally got it right in this recipe. Along with adding some yummy…
