I wish this was Julia Child’s recipe, but truthfully, I have never had great results with her hollandaise or bearnaise sauces. The fault is all mine, but fortunately, I learned a more reliable recipe from L’Academie de Cuisine: Béarnaise Sauce Serves 4-6 Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes 1 small shallot 1 sprig […]
When you think Rick Bayless, you think Topolobampo or Top Chef Masters champion, but what about slow cooker recipes? Really? Yep. Bayless has a few wonderful stews that work in the slow cooker. This one is adapted from “Mexican Everyday.” It’s not too spicy—so everyone loves it—and it’s super easy. Slow Cooked Chicken Veracruz-Style Serves: […]
The best neighborhood bakeries make desserts and cookies so good they transport you—to your childhood or to the fabulous week you spent in Rome.
Bolognese is a meat sauce from Northern Italy that takes hours to simmer. This version simplifies the steps and shortens the cooking time, but the sauce is still flavorful and delicious. Totally kid friendly. Serves: 6 Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes • 1 onion • 1 carrot, peeled • 1 celery […]
On a night when the candy is calling, tempt your little ghouls with a cheesy fondue made with parmesan, a kid favorite. A little trick to get them to eat their veggie treats. Serves: 6 Prep time: 5 min. Cook time: 15 min Ingredients 1 1/2 cups milk 1 garlic clove, smashed 2 packages […]
Use your favorite meatball recipe and use an olive to make the meatballs looks like eyes, or just use our recipe. Makes: 15-20 meatballs Prep time: 10 min.l Cook time: 15 min. Ingredients 2 slices white bread, crusts removed 4 tbsp. milk 1 egg 1 lb. ground chuck 1 tsp. oregano 1 tbsp. chopped fresh […]
Cauliflower becomes a much more popular vegetable when it’s served with a cheesy fondue and called “ghost brains.” Serves: 6 Prep time: 5 min. Cook time: 10-15 min. Ingredients 1 head of cauliflower, cut into florets 1. Put a rack or vegetable steamer into a larger pot with a tight fitting lid. […]
Another great addition to the Boo Fondue are “Skeleton Bones” breadsticks for dipping. Serves: 6 Prep time: 5 min. Cook time: 15 min. Ingredients 1 package refrigerated breadsticks (11 oz.) 1. Preheat oven to 375°. 2. Open breadstick package and separate into 12 breadsticks. Pull to elongate, then snip the ends with kitchen […]
Fall flavors on a plate. This delicious dish uses apples and cider to turn inexpensive turkey thighs into a tender and kid-friendly entrée. Most of the cooking time is untended. While it’s tucked in the oven, you can get on with your busy day. Serves: 6 Prep time: 20 min. Cook time: 2 […]
Today’s banking industry isn’t making it easy to teach your child to save. My son’s savings account earned 20 cents in interest last year. “Pathetic,” was his response. And he’s right. But that started a family discussion about why we save and how to keep money safe. The goal is to help my kids develop […]
