Ethnic Pizzas

My 3-year-old daughter used to be a picky eater, but in the last year or so she has really learned to embrace new foods. Each day I am pleasantly surprised by her bold menu choices. Okay, maybe they aren’t that bold—-she still sticks to her core favorites and it is up to me to find new ways to turn those ingredients into new dishes, but I am fine with that. In fact, it helps me to grow as a cook, and there’s nothing more gratifying than having someone devour your latest culinary creations. The following recipes are specifically designed for … Continue reading

Food Network – Do You Watch?

Before I got married, I couldn’t cook—seriously. I lived in a dorm room while attending college, and my culinary endeavors didn’t progress beyond tuna salad sandwiches and the occasional non-homemade spaghetti. Let’s suffice it to say, I ate a lot of Ramen noodles while in college…and frozen burritos…and deli sandwiches. My waist hated me by the end of my first year. When I got married, I had just started substitute teaching. Three months later I was pregnant. Four months after that, I was on bed rest for pre-eclampsia. I started watching The Food Network. Let me tell you, if you … Continue reading