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Monthly Archives: May 2009
Baked Macaroni and Cheese
I’m fortunate enough to work at a company with a full-service cafeteria. I’m not a big sandwich person. So on the mornings when I’m feeling too lazy to pack something for lunch, I can always purchase something from the cafe. The best days are when mac and cheese is on the menu. No, it’s not the healthiest dining choice I could make, but our cafeteria prides itself on serving “creamy and delicious” lunches. Now, while their mac and cheese is quite good, I knew I could do better at home. Granted, I don’t have to make anywhere near the quantities … Continue reading
A Simple Coffee Cake
This is a recipe my mom made frequently when I was growing up. It’s from 1949 edition of Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book. Since my mom wasn’t yet born in 1949, I’d guess that my grandmother made it for her growing up too. At least, that’s how I like to imagine it. What I love about this recipe is that I can make it at a moments notice. None of the ingredients are fancy. I almost always have everything I need on hand. It also comes together very quickly. You can throw it together in the morning, … Continue reading
Cleaning and Preparing Soft Shell Crab
It’s May and soft shell crabs are back in season! This morning I went to the fish market to buy the haddock I’m cooking for Mother’s Day. I spied these little guys in the case while placing my order. My timing couldn’t have been better. The crabs just arrived fresh this morning. I knew my husband wouldn’t forgive me if I didn’t buy any, so I grabbed a few to make for our lunch. I decided to have fun with it and share with you how to clean and prepare fresh soft shell crab for cooking. Step 1: Remove the … Continue reading
Savory Stuffed Meatloaf
This is another recipe from the archives. I believe I originally found it on the Nabisco web site, hence the brand names in the ingredients list. I always get strange looks from people when the ask how I make the sauce. A1 and marmalade doesn’t sound like a weird combination, but – trust me – it works! I was never a fan of meatloaf until I tried this recipe. I think the only changes I’ve made are doubling the sauce so there’s extra to serve on the side (also great to have when reheating leftovers!) and using plastic wrap … Continue reading
