Amelia update
Amelia is now three, and seems to be loving every minute of it. She is very much a daddy’s girl, and I am not complaining. She wants me to snuggle with her at night (although often in the MIDDLE of the night), and is very upset in the morning when I have to go to […]
Banana-Chocolate Chip Muffins (King Arthur)
1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 3/4 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp vanilla 1 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana (about 3 bananas) 1/4 cup honey 2 eggs 2 cups whole wheat flour 2/3 cup chocolate chips Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line or […]
Couscous pilaf
Serves 4 to 6 as a side dish. Published February 1, 2005. For the fluffiest texture, use a large fork to fluff the grains; a spoon or spatula would destroy the light texture. Specialty markets may carry couscous of varying size, but stick to the classic kind. Other sizes require different cooking methods. Ingredients 4 […]
Moroccan chicken
Bone-in chicken parts can be substituted for the whole chicken. For best results, use four chicken thighs and two chicken breasts, each breast split in half; the dark meat contributes valuable flavor to the broth and should not be omitted. Use a vegetable peeler to remove wide strips of zest from the lemon before juicing […]