` For some reason, Southern-style country cooking sounds more appealing in the summer. Maybe it’s the fresh produce, the leafy greens and ripe tomatoes, the pert asparagus, the plump yellow onions and the farm fresh corn perfect for fresh corn muffins. Even though I’m no stranger to simple cornbread and cornbread with caramelized onions, I can’t remember the last time I made corn muffins with real corn, fat yellow kernels that promise summer just around the corner. But I can’t…
Shrimp and Spinach Tacos with Tomatillo Salsa
Cooking for One or Two, Recipes, Worknight Dinners May 4, 2010
Sometimes I daydream about the things that I would do or buy if money was no object. That might sound selfish or vain but really, I’m just looking forward to a time when I can buy shoes without having to check my bank account first. In case you think I might have completely succumbed to capitalism, don’t worry. I also daydream about the things I would do if time were no object.…
Berry Smash Muffins (Strawberry-Blueberry Muffins)
Breakfast & Brunch, Recipes, Sweet Treats April 29, 2010
When life hands you strawberries that are a little bit past their prime…make berry muffins! In addition to my oven that doesn’t open, I have a refrigerator that’s just a little too small. It’s a standard, apartment-sized appliance but it’s also deeper than it is wide and just in general, difficult to store things. I often have to pile stuff on top of each other or stick smaller items behind large, unwieldy tupperware containers and the like.…
