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Every culture seems to have at least one version of fried chicken, and for good reason, because almost everyone loves the stuff! For years I’ve been making chicken katsu, also called Japanese fried chicken or torikatsu, when I have to feed people of all ages and all tastes. Kids love it, and adults love it….
It’s the peak of summer, and that means it’s zucchini season. Our family loves zucchini, and we could eat it just about every day, but this year we didn’t grow any in our little vegetable garden. Luckily, my husband’s parents are expert gardeners, and they’ve been keeping us supplied. Recently, my mother in law posted…
My love of Greek food goes back to when my husband and I lived in Chicago, more than 20 years ago. We were poor students, and we couldn’t afford tickets to pro sports or high end theatre, but we could afford to take the train from Hyde Park into Greektown for a Greek-American meal served…
If there’s one thing people love about weekends, it’s brunch. It seems like the popular brunch restaurants in every town have lines out the door every weekend! I usually don’t even try to go to crazy-busy restaurants for brunch on the weekends, but instead I make brunch at home. This recipe for chocolate chip banana…
This week we’re featuring fruit recipes, because we had a ton of leftover fruit in the house! My 18-year-old daughter Abby threw a 4th of July party, and apparently she thought the occasion called for buying massive quantities of red and blue berries. Once the party was over, I realized I had a great opportunity…
Last week, we had WAAAYYYY too much fruit in the house! My 18-year-old daughter Abby was in charge of grocery shopping while I was out of town, and she bought more strawberries than we could ever eat. In a way, it was a great problem to have, because it gave me a chance to make…
Every cook needs easy, “real life” recipes that deliver tasty results again and again, with simple ingredients and minimal prep time. This easy, one pan Greek lemon chicken and potatoes recipe is one of those. Just a few staples from the pantry and fridge, 15 minutes of prep and an hour in the oven, and…
As a busy mom, one of the things I value most is an easy dinner recipe with minimal prep time! Costco has a ton of options for easy-prep or no-prep dinners, and one of my favorites is the Costco seasoned tri-tip. Unlike a frozen “mystery box” dinner, it’s just beef and a few simple seasonings….
This is my totally non-sponsored review of Walmart’s Grocery Pickup Service. Spoiler: I love it! What It Is Walmart Grocery Pickup allows you to order groceries and many household items (cleaning supplies, diapers, pet supplies, toilet paper, even makeup!) online then drive to your local Walmart and pick up the items without leaving your…
A lot of people are looking for meatless meals that make the whole family happy, like these crispy black bean and avocado rice tacos with pineapple salsa. Black beans and rice are a classic combo, and when you add crispy corn tortillas, creamy avocado, fresh cilantro and parsley, melty cheese and a spicy-sweet pineapple salsa,…
