Chelsea

Small Kitchen Remodel

When we bought our house in the summer of 2007 we knew there were a lot things to be improved upon. One of the hardest to live with (for me) areas was the kitchen. It was a tight space with a strange layout and wasted space. The door here goes outside to the garageContinue reading “Small Kitchen Remodel”

Turnip, Pear & Sausage Pie

Oh yum, oh yum, oh yum. Savory pies are one of my favorite meals ever. I know I say that about a lot of foods, but pie crust with roasted veggies is just too much! And once in a blue moon, I do cook chicken. This is one of those lucky occasions, for Eric’s sake.Continue reading “Turnip, Pear & Sausage Pie”

Musings

There are plenty of good things going on around here this week. I for one, am so glad it is already Wednesday. It seems like this house cannot make it more than 2 days without some sort of illness. Anyone else got this going on? Onto the things going on around here this week… MoreContinue reading “Musings”

S’mores Brownies

Oh tomorrow’s Super Bowl will even S’more Super thanks to this easy recipe. This recipe calls for 1 boxed brownie mix (1 egg, 1/4 cup oil, 1/4 cup water, and 1 packet of Hershey’s chocolate syrup which was part of this particular mix), 14 graham cracker squares, and 24 marshmallows. Grease a pan or spray with cooking spray. IContinue reading “S’mores Brownies”

Fried Egg Sandwich + Valentine’s Cards

Valentine’s Day is approaching – time to get your craft on and make it a holiday that is more meaningful than a store-bought card and a box of chocolates. Here is an oldie but goodie from 2009. Coming soon: Valentine’s Day 2013 cards! Just for the record. All time favorite dinner: fried egg on toastedContinue reading “Fried Egg Sandwich + Valentine’s Cards”

Broiled Grapefruit + Chocolate Ice Cream

I wish I could come home to this as a snack every day after work. It would be such a nice way to enjoy my afternoon. Though, I know I would have some problems getting Greta to eat a healthier dinner with me chowing down on this dessert. How many other moms out there areContinue reading “Broiled Grapefruit + Chocolate Ice Cream”

Roasted Red Cabbage

I have been seeing roast cabbage everywhere, it seems. I think I have a Pinterest buddy who wants to make roast cabbage and it has rubbed off on me now. I threw this together for dinner the other night, using items in the pantry. This is an example of how I cook – with littleContinue reading “Roasted Red Cabbage”

Earl Grey & Orange Muffins

These muffins came about as a result from my weekly brainstorming about scones, tea, and English snacks in preparation for my Sunday English connection recipe in celebration of a new Downton Abbey. Tune in Sunday evenings 9/8 central on PBS! I love using a glass measuring cup instead of a small bowl when baking –Continue reading “Earl Grey & Orange Muffins”

Spicy Tuna w/ Pita

Ok, this is a ‘Take it Easy Tonight, Mommy’ dinner. Those are my favorite meals. It is also a, ‘What do I have in the pantry, fridge and freezer meal?’ I took plain old tuna and dressed it up with some spices and citrus, added some shredded carrot, and put it in a pita pocketContinue reading “Spicy Tuna w/ Pita”

Orange Beef(or less) Stir-fry

This meal is so bright, so delicious, so easy, so filling, and so not a meat dish. I used the Gardein Beefless tips for this normally beefy stir fry. However, this will be my last meat substitute for a while here. I have been doing much reading on the vegan meat substitute industry and IContinue reading “Orange Beef(or less) Stir-fry”