How to reheat Alfredo sauce by Amanda

How to reheat Alfredo sauceI’m probably the only one who wasn’t aware of this trick until recently, but I thought I’d share anyway! Don’t you hate it when you order some awesome fettuccine alfredo at a restaurant, but when you take the leftovers home, the sauce separates into a buttery mess in the microwave? Well, there’s any easy…

Meals in a Mug: Microwave Cooking by Amanda

Meals in a Mug: Microwave CookingI’ve heard of this here and there, but today NPR confirmed the trend: cooking lunch (or breakfast, or dessert) in your coffee mug…in the microwave. Think it’s crazy? I’ve tried it for brownies, and it actually works, albeit in a single serving size. Maybe I’m ready to try scrambled eggs or mac ‘n…

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo! by Amanda

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo!Just like the Americanization of the holiday itself, these recipes are only marginally authentic — but man, are they festive. Cue the mariachi music and host your own fiesta!photo & recipe: FoodNetwork.comHorchataIngredientsDirectionsIn a blender, combine the rice and warm water. Blend for 1 to 2 minutes until…

Easy Apricot Chicken by Amanda

Easy Apricot ChickenGot this recipe from LaurenConrad.com, and it turned out to be a winner! I set the bar low these days. Recipes need to be quick, with very few ingredients that I can purchase at a major retailer, with a two-month-old in tow. Ideally, my husband and I would both eat it. This has been easier since I’ve been nursing…

Apple Kielbasa with Sauerkraut by Amanda

Apple Kielbasa with SauerkrautThis is a great one-dish comfort meal. As I mentioned in my last post, I’ve started occasionally eating meat again. This recipe satisfied both Mark and I, and is a very filling option for chilly fall nights. Make it in a big casserole dish and go oven to table with it!This recipe comes courtesy of the…

Coconut Kale & Sweet Potato Casserole by Amanda

Coconut Kale & Sweet Potato CasseroleWell, I guess the nasty weather has officially arrived. The Southern temps were fun while they lasted! (Although 70 degrees on Christmas just felt wrong). Now that we’ve had to turn the heat back on and bundle up for commuting again, it feels like it’s time to start making casseroles again.…

Updating a Classic: Orechiette with Kale & Paprika-Roasted Chickpeas by Amanda

Updating a Classic: Orechiette with Kale & Paprika-Roasted ChickpeasBack in the early days of my blog, I made this Spinach and Chickpea spaghetti dish that quickly became a favorite and a regular in our rotation. It’s healthy, hearty and easy. Well, I…

Mango Chicken Risotto by Amanda

Mango Chicken RisottoThis risotto combines mango chicken sausage with roasted red peppers for a sweet, filling, simple meal. It comes together fairly quickly and will give you plenty of comfort-food leftovers! I make it often for Mark when his work schedule is nightly, because it’s easy for him to reheat when he has to eat dinner…

Homemade Salsa by Amanda

Homemade SalsaJust in time for March Madness! Make enough to get you from the Sweet Sixteen to the Final Four, and you won’t be sorry. Here’s what you need:Tomatoes, canned jalapenos, fresh cilantro, and — my secret ingredient, cribbed from The Pioneer Woman’s salsa — two cans of Rotel. Here’s her original post, where she also makes…

Mango Smoothie by Amanda

Mango SmoothieYum! This closely resembles my tropical smoothie, which is made with pineapple, but here I use mango instead because I love the taste of them. Sometimes you just need to mix things up a bit (but not too much).IngredientsDirectionsAdding liquid to the blender first, combine all ingredients and blend. Drink cold!I know…

Maternity Fashion by Amanda

Maternity FashionNow that I only have a couple weeks to go, I’m realizing that I am really going to miss being pregnant. Don’t get me wrong: I’m anxious for the foot swelling, heartburn and frequent potty breaks to stop, but there’s also a part of me that can’t believe my baby will be here any day, that I have to learn to breastfeed,…

Introducing Georgia Vivien by Amanda

Introducing Georgia VivienBorn Sunday, August 18, 20138:45 a.m. in Boston, MALike Loading...Single Post Navigation

Breaking out of a rut by Amanda

Orange Creamsicle Cake by Amanda

Orange Creamsicle CakeOK, I made up that name. I have been craving an Orange Julius SO BAD LATELY (and no, I’m not pregnant, just eating like it…and possibly stuck in the 90s) so when I decided to make a simple cake for Easter at the last minute, it had to meet two criteria: involve fewer than five ingredients, and taste like an…

Michelle’s Stuffed Mushrooms by Amanda

Michelle’s Stuffed MushroomsBy popular demand, I’ve got Michelle, my brother’s girlfriend and an awesome cook, to guest blog about how she makes her easy yet delicious stuffed mushrooms. They’ve been a staple at our holiday celebrations this year, and are truly addictive! Interested in finding out how she makes this healthy dish? Keep…