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Category Archives: simple dinners

Winter Weeknight Curry

This is one of my most frequent go-to meals. I love squash curry, and once you have dealt with the butternut squash, the rest of the preparation is quick and easy. If you have difficulty peeling and chopping butternut squashes, having a sharp chef’s knife and a good vegetable peeler are crucial. I wash my [...]

Posted 29 January 2012 | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article   one dish dinner   simple dinners   vegetarian | Comments (1) Tagged: , , , ,

Whole Chicken in a Slow Cooker

The aroma of roast chicken evokes Sunday dinners at Grandma’s. Crisp, golden skin, juicy meat, tender vegetables flavored with drippings, bones simmered into golden stock, and leftovers. The frugality of a whole chicken allows me to purchase a really good chicken. And with something so simple as roasted chicken, well-pedigreed poultry makes a difference.  If I [...]

Posted 13 January 2012 | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article   chicken   comfort food   simple dinners | Comments (0) Tagged: , , , ,

Antipasto Salad

It’s hot, you have lots to do. Preheating the oven should not be part of your dinner prep. This salad is an easy summer supper or a great potluck dish. During my first pregnancy, I craved meat. I wasn’t a big meat eater, so maybe I needed the protein? Who knows why these things happen. [...]

Posted 02 June 2011 | pasta   salad and salad dressings   simple dinners | Comments (0) Tagged:

Mississippi Pancakes

Growing up, my dad regularly made pancakes on Saturday mornings. Prepared with Bisquick, served with butter and a healthy pour of Mrs. Butterworth’s. I remember my pancake breakfast preparation: I was wrapped in a full-sized apron with sleeves: a cheery yellow, dotted with red strawberries. My hair was then pulled tightly into two braids. Apparently, I couldn’t [...]

Posted 01 April 2011 | bread   breakfast   comfort food   condiments   kid stuff   simple dinners   vegetarian | Comments (2) Tagged: , , , , , ,

Smoky Red Enchilada Sauce

Ahh…enchilada sauce! I love enchiladas, but I  almost never make them at home. I was under the misconception that it was a lot of work (soaking dried chilies) and used ingredients not readily available to me. I’m sure this is very true for something uber-traditional, but this version is very tasty, and very fast. You can [...]

Posted 16 February 2011 | comfort food   condiments   one dish dinner   simple dinners   vegetarian | Comments (1) Tagged: , ,