MISSALANEYUS

Category: EAT/DRINK

  • Whole Wheat, Buttermilk Pancakes

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    Around here, we’re trying to make healthier decisions. Breakfast for dinner is a staple at our house, but one that isn’t always that good for you. (Avert your eyes from the bacon in this photo.) A few months ago, I made these blueberry banana pancakes that were seriously delicious, but I wanted to see if…

  • Chili Updated

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    This last weekend, I made a big pot of chili on Friday night, and in the process, realized the photos on that post needed updating. I’m still learning a lot about photography, but those pictures from 2011 were proof that we’ve come a long way baby. Like a million miles. So, when you pull up…

  • A Simple and Elegant Appetizer: Ricotta & Fig Crostini

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    After Ellie goes to bed, sometimes I whip up a little adult appetizer. I’m telling you this in confidence. No one should mention it to Ellie. If she finds out what we’re doing, she may never go to sleep. The night we made calzones, I whipped up this simple dish while Keegan put Ellie to bed.…

  • Calzones Two Ways

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    Friday nights, we typically eat dinner in. I try to choose something easy and indulgent to make the evening feel more like a celebration. A few weeks ago, I made calzones two ways. One was our usual preparation – beef, cheese and tomato sauce. The second was a new twist for us – crispy pancetta, ricotta…

  • The Easiest Tomato Sauce

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    For about a month, I’ve been making my own tomato sauce. It’s nothing fancy, but it tastes a lot better than the jarred stuff and comes together in a few minutes. I love that I can control the sugar and salt that goes into it, customizing it for our family. It’s pretty delicious, inexpensive to…

  • 5 Ingredient Appetizer: Potato, Bacon & Goat Cheese Rounds

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    I know this will shock many of you, but I’m not a huge sports fan. Oh? No one is surprised. Hmm. But you should know, I love watching games at friends’ houses. It’s the appetizers. They get me every time. If you invite me over, you will find me posted up at the snack table…

  • Fast Food: Italian Breaded Chicken Thighs and Green Beans

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    Getting dinner on the table can be daunting. There are a million questions surrounding the the food we eat – should you choose organic, is the product you bought really whole grain, is it local, is it sustainable or does it have refined sugars. Ultimately, it makes me feel overwhelmed and exhausted, and the next thing you know,…

  • Lemon, Blueberry Donuts

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    As we picked blueberries a few weeks ago, I dreamed of what I’d make with them. I considered muffins, scones and pancakes, until I landed on something amazing: lemon, blueberry donuts. I’d made baked donuts before using Daphne Oz’s recipe, so I thought I could use it as a base to create these. Studded with…

  • Make Your Own Pizza Party

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    A few weeks ago, I hosted a much overdue playdate with some old friends. We were meeting up a little before lunch, and they had suggested letting the kids make their own pizzas. I jumped on the idea right away. Feeding toddlers lunch can be tricky, but allowing them to create their own meal put…

  • Uncorked: August

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    After a few busy weekends, we’ve been spending the last few at home with a glass of wine and a good movie. We’ve actually liked most of the bottles we’ve tried. Here are three recent favorites. Clancy’s, Red Blend (Cabernet, Shiraz and Merlot), 2011: Light and just a little peppery, this was my favorite wine…