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Crock Pot Honey Sesame Chicken

29 comments February 9, 2012

My friend Nicole hates to cook; it’s a complete chore to her. I think she’d rather pick up poop from her pet sitting business or scrub her bathroom floors than [...]

Noodles with Edamame and Cashew-Lime Sauce

24 comments July 25, 2011

Welcome to another lesson in peanut allergies, folks! Today, we’ll be discussing the outrageous cost of Epi pens and my love/hate relationship with the medical community. Pay attention…they’ll be a [...]

Spicy Pork Asparagus Stir Fry

17 comments May 17, 2011

It’s 80 degrees. Then it’s 60. Then 80. Then 45 with rain and hail. Who can plan a menu when Spring is so fickle? So, instead of exerting too much [...]

Pork Ribs with Black Bean Garlic Sauce, for The Chinese New Year

23 comments February 3, 2011

Happy Chinese New Year! This year is dedicated to the Rabbit, which is a symbol for mercy, elegance, and worship of beauty. People born during the years 1927, 1939, 1951, [...]

Simple Sesame Noodles, and an Insanity workout

18 comments September 14, 2010

So lately I’ve got the blahs. A case of the Mondays. That pretty much last every single day. I’m severely mourning summer coming to an end. And we’ve been out [...]

Spicy Asian-Style Noodles with Clams

24 comments June 22, 2010

I think we’ve reached a new level in our blogger-reader relationship. Like we can talk. Share things. Can I tell you a secret…or two? And remember, friends don’t judge. (Well, [...]

Roast Chicken, 2 Ways

16 comments August 10, 2009

I can’t quite remember when the markets started carrying these gems, but I’ve been devoted ever since. I’m talking about the roast chickens they have slow cooking for hours. Some [...]

Hawaiian Shrimp Stir Fry

20 comments July 20, 2009

I know what you’re thinking – “Shrimp? So much for Amy’s new budget.” (Or maybe the title and image conjured up thoughts of the beach and luaus, and you could [...]

Grilled Teriyaki Beef Spirals

14 comments June 21, 2009

I put the kibosh on meat for approximately ten years. I can’t say that I missed it during that time (although the smell of bacon would always send me into [...]

Slow Cooked Pork with Orange Marmalade

9 comments June 1, 2009

My sister, Jen, is so awesome. If it weren’t for her, all I would ever get in the mail are bills. She also loves to cook and is always on [...]