When I was pregnant with my twins I got a craving for Chinese food. A bad one. In fact, it didn't go away when I ate Chinese food. It would subside- mostly- for awhile, only to come back a couple of days later. Then my ex-husband left me while I was still pregnant and I … Continue reading A Two Year Craving- Homemade Chinese Food
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(Actually) All-American Food: BBQ Sauce
Edited on September 2, 2013 to correct the measurement for red wine vinegar. It was brought to my attention that the measurement I had down was incorrect and too much for the recipe. I am more sorry than I could ever convey for this mistake. I take cooking incredibly seriously and this is paramount to treason against … Continue reading (Actually) All-American Food: BBQ Sauce
One of My Favorites: Beef Stroganov
And that's Stroganov- with a "v", not Stroganoff. I've found that there is a difference. See, growing up I avoided Beef Stroganoff at all costs. I remember a time when I was about 14 or so we were invited to lunch at someone's house after church and I ate only corn just to avoid eating … Continue reading One of My Favorites: Beef Stroganov
Clumsy Shepherd’s Pie
I call this "clumsy" Shepherd's Pie because it is actually born of a mistake- as the best recipes often are. In my family Shepherd's Pie has always been made by just mixing browned ground beef with corn and putting mashed potatoes on top. Tasty but a little bland for my taste so I tinkered with … Continue reading Clumsy Shepherd’s Pie
The Humble Food Snob 