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Attack of the Broccoli
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In my case, cooking means family-friendly vegetarian feasts. In reality, this is a bit limiting, since I like to conjure up sumptuous foreign banquets and delicious gourmet delights, but my kids like pedestrian foods. Healthy, but pedestrian. I have become the mistress of the art of culinary compromise, as mammas often are.
Recent Posts
Christmas Toffee...the Easy Way!
I LOVE toffee...except that fooling with the thermometers and cold water trials and STILL getting the texture wrong frustrates me to no end. This recipe simplifies all that by using the microwave, with the color as clue to doneness. It makes most of ...
Almost Olive Garden Vegetable Soup
This is a family favorite, much requested and happily eaten by all. Great with fresh bread and a salad. It also lends itself to many variations. * 2 tablespoons oil * 1 cup finely chopped white onion (about 1 small onion) * 1/2 cup frozen c...
Faux Swiss Steak
This is adapted from a recipe that I found at Recipezaar.com. It got rave reviews from nearly everyone in the family. My husband thought that it was a Morningstar Farms product, only better. Since MSF burgers are now nealy $1 each, I am very happy to...
Mexican Pizza
This isn't very Mexican, but it's very requested at our house. No pizza night is complete without it! It's also fast and easy.1 unbaked pizza crust - homemade, store bought, mix, swiped from a neighbor's counter - whatever!1 14 - 16 ounce can of refr...
Cauliflower Quiche
My husband loves this so much that he once recommended it to a restaurant that he sold bread to. It was on their menu for several years. It is absolutely delicious and very sophisticated.1 pie crust1/2 to 3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted1/2 medium cau...
Boston Roast
This is from Nikki and David Goldbeck's American Wholefoods Cuisine.It's been adjusted a bit over the years, as usual. It's a nice dish for a Sunday dinner, with mashed potatoes, gravy and green beans.1 cup soft bread crumbs2 cups grated cheddar chee...

