Grate Butter
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Food on Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Last month I made the Cook’s Illustrated recipe for blueberry scones (which I highly recommend - you can find it here) and I was surprised. Instead of having you cut the butter into the dry ingredients like most scone recipes, this one has you freeze the butter, grate it, then stick in back in the freezer before stirring it in with the flour and stuff.
It worked! Beautifully!
So last night I made... READ MORE
Fitting in Five
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Homemaking on Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Arwen’s lovely veggie post earlier this week left my mouth watering. Perhaps I was tantalized by the incredible photo of all of those fresh veggies lined up so neatly, just waiting to be roasted. I felt inspired, and yet when I walked into my kitchen to find something to bake, I lost my motivation.
My search for fresh produce yield three semi rotten apples, an onion, a brown banana, and some raisins... READ MORE
Recipe for Success
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Tuesday, July 13, 2010
In my (continued) search for good peach recipes, I sat down to my cookbook collection today and realized I have two cookbooks that I always turn to: my Joy of Cooking and my Barefoot Contessa Family Style. (I actually have three of the Contessa’s books, but for some reason I like this one the best.)
There is a whole host of other books sitting there on the shelf, but I generally find what I need in... READ MORE
Dog Days and Summer Food
Posted by Lisa Hendey in News on Thursday, July 08, 2010
This week on the Faith & Family Live Cast (click here to listen or click on the player above), Arwen, Rebecca and I try to “keep it cool” with some ideas about how to beat the heat. How do you and your family stay motivated during the hottest days of summer? What do you do to stay safe and yet active with kids, young and old? Arwen shares her recent Balloon Animal hobby and Lisa recommends RunKeeper... READ MORE
A Friend to Salad
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Food on Monday, June 28, 2010
In summer, we love dinner salads.
We start with lettuce, and add a protein. Chicken or crumbled bacon with chopped boiled eggs are our favorites. Then we toss in whatever vegetables, fruits, or nuts we’re in the mood for, and voila! A cool dinner that’s perfect for hot weather.
I know there are many men who would not consider a salad to be sufficient for dinner. I’m lucky to have a husband who will... READ MORE
Perfect Pizza ... on the Grill
Posted by Danielle Bean in Food on Thursday, April 15, 2010
Once, when I posted about making homemade pizza here at Faith & Family, someone in the comments recommended trying it on the grill. At the time, I remember thinking that the idea of grilled pizza was a little too “out there” for this cautious cook.
But I recalled the recommendation when I came across a grilled pizza recipe in a favorite cookbook of mine recently. This recipe called for thawed frozen... READ MORE
Planning Now for Easter Brunch
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Homemaking on Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Thinking ahead to Sunday, if you’re stumped about what to prepare for your family brunch celebration, you may want to check out this quick and easy egg casserole recipe that can be prepared in advance and baked on Sunday morning. Do you have special plans for Sunday’s meal or traditional recipes you love to bring out and share?
Easter Brunch
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Monday, March 29, 2010
Do you have anything special planned for Easter brunch?
Let me rephrase: what special thing do you have planned for Easter brunch?
On my menu this year, in addition to my usual intake of four Reese’s peanut butter eggs before anyone has blinked will be a delicious strata from the Joy of Cooking cookbook. It’s easy—you make it the night before—and even better, everyone in my family loves it. It’s a simple mixture of sliced French bread, layered with cheddar cheese and sausage with a milk egg mixture poured on top. Leave it all to soak overnight and bake in the morning.
Please share what you’ve got planned—maybe it will inspire someone else who’s still working on a menu!
Broth Okay on Fridays?
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Faith on Friday, March 05, 2010
In the comments on my beans and rice recipe, wisdomandpeace asked “A question I’ve always had, though, is it allowable to use chicken broth (but no actual pieces of chicken) in a recipe on a day we abstain from meat? I’ve always avoided those recipes on Fridays during Lent, just in case, but if it were allowable, it would certainly open up my repertoire of Lenten meals!”
I found quite a few articles that address the topic, and thought that two in particular were worth reading.
The first one, on EWTN, is by Fr. Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy at the Regina Apostolorum university. The entire thing is worth reading, but he specifically mentions the broth issue in the clarifications at the end of the article: “Present canon law allows the use of sauces made from animal fats, as well as their use in cooking, so the use of beef or chicken stock would enter into this category.”
In a piece on his blog, Jimmy Akin analyzes the canon law on the topic and comes to the same conclusion. You can read his analysis here.
I hope this helps!
Bulbs You Can Bite
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Food on Tuesday, March 02, 2010
A friend of mine asked if I have a good beans and rice recipe. I do, and I happen to know it off the top of my head, so she grabbed a pen and I started reciting it. “Chop an onion, heat some oil in a pan, and saute the onion in it.”
As I told her the rest of the recipe it occurred to me that at least half of my entree recipes start this way. Almost daily, I find myself beginning dinner prep by sauteing... READ MORE
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