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Speedy Weeknight Pizza
Last weekend, we were enjoying a lovely dinner out with friends. We have reached that sweet spot in parenthood where we can leave our teenagers at home to fend for themselves while we enjoy a date night. As our meal was wrapping up and we were contemplating dessert, I got a text from our oldest saying the oven was not heating as it should. As we were celebrating a birthday with friends, I didn’t think too much of it. In fact, I told myself it was probably nothing and she just did something wacky, as distracted teens do often. Sadly, it was not just operator error. Something was clearly wrong,…
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Easy Weeknight Dinners
I love to cook, as you have learned from following this blog. I love trying new things and building our repertoire of favorite recipes. But I am also a busy mom and sometimes we just need a speedy delicious dinner on those nights we are running here and there. Huevos Rancheros suits the bill quite nicely. Huevos Rancheros means Rancher’s eggs, and this dish originated on Mexican farms, served as a hearty breakfast or a substantial mid-morning meal. It is packed with protein and flavor and comes together quickly. I have had Huevos Rancheros in restaurants and discovered that they can take many forms. But the basic recipe is a…
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Homemade Pizza
Pizza is my husband’s favorite food, and it is eaten quite regularly by our family. We have a loose tradition of family movie night on Fridays with pizza as our meal. Many times we order in, or purchase take-n-bake pizzas from local grocery stores or chains. But if I have a little extra time and energy left on a Friday evening, I like to make homemade pizza. You can purchase pre-made dough from some grocery stores. Some of our favorites are Trader Joe’s, Harris Teeter and our local bakery, Stick Boy Bread in Fuquay. But I have also discovered Fleischmann’s Pizza Crust Yeast. This magical stuff allows you to make…
