Jessica and I have been traveling during the holidays, soaking up the sun, catching up with friends and family, and searching for new ideas to share with you. And new ideas we have! But first, some business: while this time of year is often dedicated to resolutions meant to make you more successful, healthier and happier, we’ve decided, instead, to put forth a challenge to you, dear reader.We believe that if you eat well, you are healthier and happier. And when you are healthier and happier, you are also more confident and successful in anything you do. This year we challenge you to take the bull by the horns and cook your way to happiness. Come and cook with us! Continue reading “Welcome to 2012.”
Winter Meal Ideas
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| 1 | Spaghetti alla Puttanesca |
Green Salad Ricotta Flan |
Poached Chicken Green Beans |
Lemon Sole Potatoes Mixed Greens |
Hummus Pasta with Tomatoes and Mozzarella |
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| 2 | Tomato Soup Salmon Mixed Greens |
Bean Soup Cauliflower Salad |
Beets, Goat Cheese Quinoa, Spinach Chicken Sausages |
Vegetable Risotto Tomato Salad |
Meatballs Roasted Potatoes Bok Choi |
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| 3 | Sunday Roast Leftovers Mixed Greens |
Pork Chops Roasted Yams Kale Chips |
Dad’s Dinner: PIZZA |
Quinoa Veggies Green Beans |
Apple Parsnip Soup Milk Rice |
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| 4 | Chili con Carne Tomato Salad |
Fajitas with Skirt Stake and Black Beans |
Chicken Spinach Salad Roasted Fruit |
Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Cauliflower Salad |
Goulash Coleslaw |
Kathrin’s Nut Cake: the Perfect Holiday Treat
It’s nearing the end of 2011 but there’s still a few more days of holiday cheer coming our way. With all the cocktail parties, lunches, dinners and get togethers of the season, we find it hard to be creative when thinking of what to make when ringing in the New Year. So, in order to make this Eve bright (and easy) I asked Kathrin to share with me the recipe for her famous (famous in my book, anyway) gluten free nut cake. It is the dessert I request most when Kathrin is cooking for me. And, because it’s not a regular in the repertoire of American cooking it never ceases to surprise and delight. I’ve included Kathrin’s recipe here. Try it and see if it isn’t just the perfect treat for your New Year’s entertaining. Have a happy, merry holiday season. Come and cook with us!
Surviving Holiday Cheer
We’ve reached the halfway point of the holiday season of 2011 and if your December has been anything like mine, New Year’s (with all of it’s resolutions) can’t come soon enough. I’ve got nothing against reindeers, eggnog, and cheer, but this time of year always brings out the glutton in me and this year is no exception. So today, in place of the chocolate post we’d planned, I’ve created a list of simple ways to stay healthy in the holidays. Come and celebrate with us! Continue reading “Surviving Holiday Cheer”
Get some Pomegranates into Your Life
As you well know, at Come and Cook with Us we are all for speed and efficiency in the kitchen. Why waste time when cooking if you can get a healthy meal to the kitchen quickly? But as in everything else in life, there are exceptions to the rule; and, that extra time you need to prepare a dish – or a fruit – is worth every minute. This week’s featured fruit, the pomegranate, is worth every extra moment you spend on it. Continue reading “Get some Pomegranates into Your Life”
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