The Pyrex “Pay it Forward” Pan
When we make a dish for a friend who’s just had a baby, broken a leg, has a sick spouse or otherwise needs some help, we give it to her in this “Pay it Forward” Pyrex pan. Instead of playing who’s who when returning dishes, she can use it to make food someday for...another friend in need.
Alison and Shannon
We're like you. We have families, jobs, lives and commitments. But we also love good food and want to make healthy meals. We don't want to be that person who gets frazzled at 7p.m. because there's nothing to eat in the house. At the same time, we want to spend more time with our friends, talking about our lives and just hanging out...
Just Peachy
Jackie had just returned from nearly three weeks away when she texted me --“Want to hang out and cook something today?” It was a muggy Monday, and I was dragging a bit, still hoping to come up with something to do with the kids. “Sure,” I said, “but there’s a catch—we have to use peaches since I have pounds and pounds of them from my CSA.”
Rainbow Quesadillas
These farm fresh vegetarian quesadillas are filled with a rainbow of summer vegetables. Serve them as an appetizer at a backyard barbeque with some homemade guacamole, or have them as a main meal for a weekday dinner.
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We Love Lemon
Congratulations to Karen in North Carolina for winning the Lemon Squeezer with her great tip. Karen suggests using lemon juice instead of vinegar in salad dressings. It’s especially delicious for spring and summer salads!
All this bulk cooking and swapping sounds good for some people, but I’m cooking for one and don’t have the freezer space.
There are so many ways to cook together. Do what fits your lifestyle. While you may not want to spend an afternoon making 10 lasagnes (other peoples’ dream) you can find a partner who fits the way you want to cook. You could make yourselves a lovely dinner for that night, or a batch of chili for you each to take home, or cookies to take your college-aged kids. For some, a spouse or family member will be your best cooking friend. If you are cooking with relatives, try to recreate a recipe from your past, whether it is a great-grandmother’s famous dish or a food from your country of origin.
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