Yesterday I made this for my parents’ visit along with some crackers and cheese too. I served it with pita chips. I’d recommend using a little less lemon. Other than that it was great! Clam Dip with Bacon Courtesy of Cooking Light, with my modifications serves 16 (2 tbsp per serving)… yeah, I don’t think [...]

Friday! Today has been a busy one for me… drop my son off at daycare, stop at Home Depot to get supplies to try my hand at caulking the bathroom (seriously??), deposit my less-than-stellar severance check at the bank, head home for a 9am phone interview, hit the gym, stop at the grocery store, stop [...]

So tonight I’m going to make the following meal from cooking light. I love Asian food, and could probably eat it every day (unlike my husband who would love either Italian or some good ol’ meat & potatoes). I’m hoping this turns out well though. I’m usually not one to put sugar in savory dishes [...]

Where did this cold come from? I swear yesterday I was fine, and today I feel like I’ve been run over by a truck. So, you’ll have to bear with me. Today I will post the picture of the white bean crostini since I did make that last night. However, my husband worked late so [...]

I’m smiling today, for the first time in a few weeks I think! Things might be going my way but I’m hesitant to blog about it for fear it might not turn out…. but just know I’m happy! Last night my husband told me that I put myself on an “emotional roller coaster”. He believes [...]

Funny how I was dreading today just as much as I would if I was working. Mondays are just no fun regardless. This morning has been a busy one – revamping my resume yet again, applying to more jobs and gearing up for a job fair next week, and trying to keep my chin up. [...]

Today I made eggs benedict for my father-in-law and husband for breakfast. It was a messy experience (and I realized just how bad that Hollandaise sauce is for you), but it was worth it! I followed Julia Child’s recipe from Mastering the Art of French Cooking. The following is an adaptation from her recipe. Hollandaise [...]

My father in law arrived this afternoon. Since we’re going to trudge to the auto show tomorrow, we decided to stay in this evening. So, I’ve decided to make dinner. I’m making the same recipe for the fish & rice from Melissa D’Arabian that I made about a week ago. For an appetizer, however, I’m [...]

So last night I cheated. Yes, I went OUT to dinner. So no post from dinner. I must admit, I like the break… but not from cooking… from cleaning the kitchen. I have some guilt for spending money on dinner since I’m currently unemployed, but the seared tuna was worth it. The job-hunt is painful [...]

This truly turned out great! See my prior post for the whole story behind my love of frog legs. Garlic Sauteed Frog Legs 1 lb frog legs (thawed if previously frozen)1/3 c flour1/2 lemon, divided2 cloves garlic, minced1/2 c dry white wine1/2 c vegetable broth2 tbsp butter, divided1 tbsp extra virgin olive oilchopped fresh parsleysalt [...]