Category: weeknight dinners

I recognize that it's a little on the late side for many of you to cook this for Cinco de Mayo. I have heard rumors, however, that in some parts of Texas, Cinco de …

I have a rich fantasy life, and I'm not ashamed to say that a large part of it revolves around the kitchen. In my fantasy life, I have a huge sunny kitchen, and a window …

I really love sandwiches. What’s not to love about them? Bread – good, condiments – good, and a filling to tickle your fancy. Portable, packable, all around satisfying. Sandwiches are good …

I’m always looking for easy crockpot recipes that can either feed a crowd or be repurposed as leftovers.  This crockpot pulled pork – made with vinegar in the Carolina style, is the most popular recipe …

When I was growing up, I was never told to eat my brussels sprouts. Or my lima beans. Or my parsnips. This isn’t because I was some infant prodigy vegetable lover, but because these vegetables, …

Louis Armstrong reportedly signed all of his letters "Red Beans and Rice-ly yours" in a tribute to New Orleans. Few dishes are as strongly associated with one city as Red Beans and Rice is …

Here's a confession: I have never before made enchiladas. I only added them to my weekly menu because of what I had in the pantry -- enchilada sauce (used in a variety of dishes), corn …