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Sunday Dinners are back by popular demand! This collection of easy recipes is inspired by my Aunt Michele, who sent my cousins off to college with a set of recipes for "Meals to Impress Girls." That document led to my early efforts in solo cooking in college (although I'm not sure anyone of any gender was impressed).
Today's simple recipe comes from Stephanie, who has contributed great Sunday Dinners recipes in the past...
Today's comfort food recipe is brought to you by my mom, who adapted this simple and delicious for a myriad of family meal occasions over the years. At its most basic it's a simple and fresh salad recipe, perfect for healthy side salads at home or as a contribution to a potluck or BBQ. The broad range of optional toppings makes it incredibly versatile.
Read MoreOne of the weird things about leaving home to go to college is that there’s an awful lot you have to learn and acclimatize to all at once. Not only do you have to adapt to a new style of teaching and learning, but you also are thrown into being in charge of maintaining your own life. I grew up doing chores, but my folks did a lot of looking after me. So I arrived at college knowing how to vacuum and wash dishes, but not how to do a myriad of other “grown up” things. I had to learn on the fly… and with varying degrees of success.
Read More"Life is not any good without fried pickles served with ranch dressing."
Well, friends, here it is: that which makes these summer days worth living.
Read MoreToday's easy (and delicious) cheesy recipe is accompanied by a great bit of general advice for making sauce that will make you appear to be a great chef without a lot of effort. Enjoy!
Read MoreToday's comfort food is brought to you again by my Aunt Mish, and her desire to send the family off to college with some delicious basics. Meals don't get much easier than this one!
Read MoreI learned to feed myself in college. Previously, my parents had supplied the meals. I could make pasta and sandwiches but that was about it. Those early attempts at cooking, combined with the ambition to share Sunday meals with friends, has led to the idea for this weekly blog post: the Sunday Dinners Comfort Food. Each week I’ll be sharing one recipe from a friend or family member. Best of luck, and enjoy!
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