Tag Archives: easy prep
How to Roast a Chicken
Roasting a chicken may seem like an ordeal but in reality it can be fast and easy. It requires little to no prep time and can be done in an hour or so. And, best of all, it’s a relatively … Continue reading
Cooking to Impress a Girl (on the Cheap)
So you want to impress a girl by cooking for her. And you want to do it on the cheap. If you’re a cooking novice, have no fears. Cooking can be an easy, simple, and inexpensive way to impress a … Continue reading
Quick Appetizers (Ready by the Time You Spell Hors d’Oeuvre)
Appetizer. Starter. Hors d’oeuvre. Amuse bouche. By any name, it’s arguably the most enjoyable course in a meal for me. When I attend weddings, for instance, it’s all I can do to avoid positioning myself near the caterers’ station in … Continue reading
Caught in the Act: Cheating with a Slow Cooker
My crock pot began as a joke, but has turned out to be anything but. Over Thanksgiving seven years ago, my husband suggested we get a crock pot. I have no idea where this came from since this is the … Continue reading
Play Date with Play (Pizza) Dough
When you’re a mom of preschoolers, the toughest thing is to find something to keep the kids busy, yet keep the chaos to a minimum–especially when their friends are over for a play date. I have discovered a great recipe … Continue reading
Make Ahead Super Bowl Spread
I’m in advertising, so I’ve always watched the Super Bowl for the commercials. The actual football was never my thing. I’m competitive and like sports, but I never quite understood the appeal of men tackling each other. But with the … Continue reading
From the Editor
Swine Dining
Cooking from the Carpool Lane