Category Archives: Food and Drink

Jambalaya and “Disneyland” Cornbread

Posted on September 30, 2014 by

Yes, I probably should have made this for Mardi Gras, but I didn’t think of it in time. Besides, there’s absolutely no reason not to eat Cajun food every chance you get! The jambalaya recipe is adapted from Gulf Coast Cooking by … Continue reading →

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Lazy Dinner: Soy-Orange Beef with Rice (and Other Variations)

Posted on September 30, 2014 by

Sometimes you want something really yummy for dinner but don’t want to put much effort into it. My go-to in those situations (if I’m not in the mood for pasta or takeout) is to just throw something in a pan … Continue reading →

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Roast Chicken: Have No Fear!

Posted on January 3, 2014 by

For some reason, roasting poultry has a bit of a reputation as being a terrifyingly difficult endeavor. The first time I cooked a turkey for Thanksgiving I was so nervous, but it actually turned out to be much easier than … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Slow Cooker Burritos

Posted on January 2, 2014 by

Burritos are one of my favorite comfort foods. Growing up in Texas it was always easy to find good Tex-Mex, but now that I live in New York I’m pretty much stuck making my own. But with a recipe this easy … Continue reading →

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