Jeff and I eat a lot of stir-fry, and a few weeks ago I decided to shake it up using a new recipe from Rachael Ray. Here’s the recipe: Oil 1/2 lb boneless pork chop (I used pork tenderloin) 1 …

One of the first famous chefs I cooked recipes from was Ina Garten. My mom’s way of cooking almost always involved half recipe, half make-it-up-as-you-go. But she faithfully followed (mostly, usually) Ina’s recipes when she used them. Her book brought …

When your roommate asks for cookies, obviously, you make her cookies. A few weeks ago, we were having a not so good day at the Cottage (aka my apartment). Cookies were very necessary. I scoured the intermet looking for the …

Sometimes, I set out to cook thinks that are completely reasonable and not remotely related to my southern upbringing, and most of the time I succeed. Other times, without even realizing it, I make barbecue sauce. That’s what happened here. …

A  few weeks ago, I got these two pictures in my email from my Mom (Hi Mom!) I was so impressed with her ingenious use of toppings for her cake balls (she used chopped pistachio, chopped chocolate covered pretzels, coconut, …

PW’s final day found us making Pineapple Upside Down cake, which nearly did us in. When we were finishing the cake, we had to flip it over onto a plate, and nearly didn’t make it. We found ourselves laughing, saying, …

Recipe 3: Chocolate Chip Cookies, Fall Edition 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 2/3 cup Crisco 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup flour 1-2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt Mix together sugars and Crisco. …

Researching dinner for Monday as well as for Crock Pot Tuesday. Recipe 1: Sweet and Spicy Chicken 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon dried oregano kosher salt and black pepper 1 3 1/2- to 4-pound chicken, cut into 10 pieces We …