It snowed today—enough to cancel school. That means Mom gets to work from home! So what does one do with three kids on a snowy day? My answer is to cook. What a great time to cut up vegetables to roast, make homemade dinner rolls and a big pot of Baja Pork Stew. This is a recipe that makes three meals worth. It is worth the time it takes to make. It can be made a little healthier with low-sodium
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Souping Up Your Day
If you knew me, you might describe me with one word --- predictable. I am truly not a trendy person; I don't dress, listen, or cook trendy. Now don't get me wrong, I find it fun to see what new products and concepts that are on the horizon. So for this blog that is supposed to take a trend and put it in a pot is not my cup of tea. What is my thing is the soup aspect of
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Surprisingly Good: Cauliflower Pizza Crust
Lately I’ve seen a lot of recipes using cauliflower to make pizza crust. Have you tried it? There has been a recent explosion of cauliflower varieties. There are colorful options, including orange, purple, green and Romanesco (as pictured with green spiky florets). Cauliflower is an excellent source of vitamin C and folate, and is a good source of fiber and vitamin K. It is also rich in antioxidants and phytochemicals. Some research has shown it may help reduce the risk
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