All Stir It Up!
Super Bowl recipe: Black gold 49ers cookiesIf you are rooting for San Francisco, celebrate the Super Bowl with these rich, gooey cookies. Fold chocolate chips and Milky Way caramels into the batter to make them 'black and gold.'聽
Coconut rice pudding with caramelized bananaTrying to cut back on sugar and baked goods? Satisfy your sweet tooth in a healthy way with this dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan coconut rice pudding. Add caramelized bananas, nuts, dried fruit, or honey as tasty toppings.
Guyanese-style chicken chowmeinSometimes you just crave chowmein. Using chowmein noodles, marinaded chicken, and veggies like beans, carrots, and green onion, you can make your own version at home.
Potato kielbasa chowder and yogurt biscuit bitesMake a cozy, comforting meal with this potato chowder flavored with spicy kielbasa, smokey Gouda cheese, and fresh dill, accompanied by simple yogurt drop biscuits.
Meatless Monday: Roasted squash and quinoa saladMake two meals from one effort by first roasting squash as a side dish, and then using leftovers to star in leafy green salad.
Chocolate cake with buttercream frostingJan. 27 is National Chocolate Cake Day. Celebrate with this chocolate cake and buttercream frosting recipe that has been a favorite with Monitor readers for decades.
Cranberry white chocolate granola barsTry chewy, homemade granola bars for breakfast on the go, a school snack day, or keep some stashed in the freezer.
Korean oven-braised short ribsKorean-style beef short ribs become tender and flavorful when oven braised with soy sauce, ginger, garlic, fresh pear, carrots, scallions, and daikon.
National Pie Day: Peanut butter cup cheesecake pieJanuary 23 is National Pie Day in the United States. Peanut butter cheesecake is made even better with a sprinkle of chocolate chips and a chocolate cookie crust.
Sweet and spicy honey chipotle infused beetsKeep that January diet on track with flavorful interesting salads. Roasted and marinaded beets are easy to make, and combined with mixed greens, bacon, and a drizzle of vinaigrette make a salad worth craving.
The secret to cooking perfect quinoaToasting quinoa before you cook it will draw out the natural, sweet nutty flavor of the grain.
Bacon, mushroom-stuffed chicken breastsPerfect for a weeknight meal, whip these chicken breasts up in about 45 minutes, with a veggie on the side, and maybe mashed potatoes to smother in the sour cream-mushroom sauce.
Smoked salmon frittata with caramelized onions and spinachBreakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner; this frittata works for any meal. Whipping it up in an oven-safe skillet is a breeze, there's no flipping or crust required. Serve it with toast and cream cheese, for breakfast or with a side salad for lunch.
Cookbook Review: My Year in Meals, by Rachael RayRachael Ray's new cookbook is full of pasta recipes and plenty more. Her pasta with homemade sausage and kale in roasted garlic sauce was simple enough for a weeknight meal, and delicious enough for a weekend dinner party.
Love in the new year, and learning to make Vietnamese spring rollsMaking Vietnamese spring rolls at home is easier than you might think. With a little practice rice paper, shrimp, pork shoulder, and veggies roll right up and become a delicious snack or side.
Meatless Monday: Creamy cauliflower soup with herbed olive oilPack more veggies into your diet with this creamy, low calorie, dairy-free, cauliflower soup. Pair it with a grilled cheese sandwich or a quinoa salad.
Bean and bacon soup, and a Newtown remembranceA hearty soup made from four kinds of canned beans is quick and comforting, and invites the bright promise of a new year.
Orange cake with dark chocolate and cream cheese frostingThis light, citrusy cake is the perfect way to celebrate the new year, a birthday, a deep abiding love for chocolate, or any聽occasion. A cream cheese frosting and a layer of chocolate ganache puts it completely over the top.
Roasted garlic soupStave off winter's chill with this warm and comforting roasted garlic soup. Roast garlic, onions, leeks, and green onions in the oven, then聽pur茅e them and add broth and cream.
Book review, author Q&A, and salt and pepper shrimpAnn Mah's novel, 'Kitchen Chinese: A Novel About Food, Family and Finding Yourself' celebrates life changes, Chinese culture, and most importantly, regional Chinese dishes. This special blog post contains an interview with the author, and one of her favorite recipes.
