Popsicles!
Not to sound full of myself, but I’m pretty sure this is the be all, end all of popsicle roundups. There’s a little something for everyone: the foodies, the purists, the ones who prefer frozen yogurt, the ones who prefer a little alcohol, everyone. Tweny-five options to be exact. The post I did last summer on the cold guys was one of DC’s most viewed ever, so I thought you’d all be up for another round – was I right? Click on the photo to be taken to the recipe.
Three Cheese-Stuffed Shells with Meaty Tomato Sauce
This is yummy. This is simple. This was dinner last night. The kids loved it. Marlboro Man loved it. Amen.
Chicken Tikka Masala, by Pastor Ryan
Whether you love Chicken Tikka Masala or you’ve never tried it in your life, you’re in for a treat. Ryan comes through once again with a tremendously flavorful version that is sure to knock the socks off of anyone who takes a bite. He also explains the mystery of the Garam Masala spice blend, which has always eluded me a bit. Thanks for sharing, Ryan! -PW
sweet saturday: one minute peanut butter cake
Picture this scene: it’s 8:30 in the evening. The sky is just starting to get dark outside your living room window. You ate a delicious, healthy and veggie-filled dinner a few hours ago and now you are ready to sit down to the most recent episode of So You Think You Can Dance and dive into a decadent plate of dessert. Oh wait, you have no dessert. No chocolate, no cookies, no ice cream, no cake, no pie, not even a Jordan almond. What’s a girl to do?
The Best Lasagna. Ever.
I’m sure everyone has his own favorite go-to lasagna recipe, but I’d just like to offer that this really is The Best Lasagna Ever. Part of its appeal is that the ingredients used are totally basic; you don’t have to hunt down fresh basil or buffalo mozzarella or Parmigiano-Reggiano or handmade sausage from from an Italian mama in old Napoli. Anyone can make this, anywhere, anytime. And it’s the easiest thing in the world. Aside from the simplicity and availability of ingredients, however, this lasagna is just dadgum good. I’ve made this lasagna for various categories of humans since my mom first scribbled it down for me: men, women, democrats, republicans, dimwits, scholars, and foreign dignitaries.
Migas
I first had Migas in Austin, Texas, when I was visiting my sister, Betsy, and her techie-nerd husband, Matt. Because I woke up one morning during my stay with a raging case of LBSCBDO (read about it; maybe you have a loved one who suffers, too), Betsy and Matt drove me to a quaint little restaurant that resembled a tiny house. Then I started crying and carrying on. “I want an Egg McMuffin!”
The Infamous Jacques Torres Chocolate Chip Cookies
Now, I have a chocolate chip cookie recipe that I swear by. I love it, I think it is incredible, and I haven’t changed my mind about that. However, as much as it pains me to say it, these chocolate chip cookies by Jacques Torres are absolutely, without a doubt, the best chocolate chip cookies that I have ever made or tasted in my entire life.
Sour Cream Noodle Bake
Raise your hand if you love recipes with the word “Bake” in the title. This is a classic old recipe shared with my mom by her friend Betty Daley. I always loved it growing up, but the first time I made it for my own household years ago, it was met with mixed reviews. The original recipe calls for quite a bit of sour cream, and since my nuclear family is a little sensitive to large amounts of the stuff, I’ve adapted it through the years to suit the picky palates of the people I live with.
