DIY instant oatmeal in a jar.
Instant oatmeal cups are a delicious, quick way to start your day. But wow … so expensive. Here’s a recipe for making your own instant oatmeal in a jar.
Tag: basic recipes
Dark chocolate sea salt muesli.
On a quest to solve the between-breakfast-and-lunch hungries, I created this recipe for Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt muesli.
The Dorothy Project: Best fudge brownies ever.
The Best Fudge Brownies Ever. That’s the title of this recipe that I found tucked into my grandmother’s “Kitchen Klips” file of old recipes. So, yeah, that one went on my list of her recipes to make. And it’s awesome. Best Ever? You decide!
Golden spiced lentil soup.
Hearty, sunshine-y and flavorful, this easy Golden Lentil Soup recipe has it all. Plus, it’s low in fat and calories, and spiked with healthy turmeric and cumin.
White bean puree.
If you love hummus like I do, you’ll love this recipe too: A rough purée of freshly cooked high-quality white beans with fragrant garlic, lemon and parsley. Great on pita chips!
Pan pizza with zucchini and cheddar.
Sounds a bit unconventional, but trust me: it’s awesome. Perfect for supper on a busy night. And so easy, especially if you have pizza dough on hand in the freezer, which I totally advocate.
1-2-3-4 Cake.
Ever heard of 1-2-3-4 Cake? Yeah, me neither. But it’s the formula for the most fundamental, essential, delicious cake. Even if you don’t self-identify as a baker, you can whip this cake up and impress everyone you know.
Spinach frittata with fresh herbs.
Spring’s finest ingredients — farm-fresh eggs, spring greens and tender herbs — come together in this beautiful frittata recipe. Great Meatless Monday dinner option with fat slices of buttered toast and a glass of white wine.
Pasta with tomatoes and mushrooms.
This recipe for pasta with tomatoes and mushrooms — called pasta alla boscaiola, or “woodsman’s pasta” — is an old favorite. I think that my brother, Bill, prepared this for us when we visited him when …
