by Laura Macklem | Apr 19, 2018 | Desserts |
I buy giant bags of chocolate chips from Costco, and if I don’t have something sweet on hand, my family will dig into the bag. Simply to prevent my chocolate chip stash from being pillaged, I try and make one dessert a week. An easy go-to is my homemade brownie...
by Laura Macklem | Feb 28, 2018 | Snacks |
I’ve been making my own hummus for years, and started feeding it to my kids as soon as they were able. My mother accused my then-toddlers of having garlic breath because of their love of hummus! I make so many variations with roasted bell peppers, sun dried...
by Laura Macklem | Jan 28, 2018 | Breakfast |
My 13 year-old daughter Anna isn’t picky, and even eats raw onions. But she has this funny quirk, where she doesn’t like tomatoes, but likes them on BLTs, and they’re a must on hamburgers. And my North Carolina girl gasps with joy when offered a...
by Laura Macklem | Jan 13, 2018 | Main Dishes |
It doesn’t matter if it’s 102 in July, my kids will always ask for baked potato soup. They are obsessed with this rich, creamy soup, which is perfect for a chilly day. I make them wait until fall to start serving it, but might give in on a rainy day during...
by Laura Macklem | Jan 8, 2018 | Main Dishes |
I love kitchen toys, and especially my pressure cooker. You can take tough, economical cuts of beef and make it tender in 12 minutes. Dry beans, which can be fussy to cook on the stove top and all day in the slow cooker, takes 20 minutes. The only downfall is, you...
