by Leslie Sholly | Oct 11, 2014 | cooking, health, recipes
It’s fall, so it’s time for pumpkins! However, those of us who are doing low carb must forswear pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin bread, pumpkin bars, pumpkin cookies. So sad for us! Luckily, pumpkin lends itself well to savory dishes as well. The following...
by Leslie Sholly | Nov 17, 2013 | cooking, recipes, recipes
I have been thinking about beef stew for weeks, ever since it first began to get chilly. There’s something about this time of year that makes me want to cook. I’ve been thinking a lot about chili and roasted root vegetables and pots of pinto beans too!...
by Leslie Sholly | Feb 12, 2013 | cooking, family, recipes
Another reason I miss my recipe notebook acutely at this time of year is BIRTHDAYS. Lots and lots of birthdays. Jake’s is January 27, John AND Emily’s is February 4, Teddy’s is February 15, and William’s is March 5. That’s a lot of...
by Leslie Sholly | Feb 11, 2013 | cooking, food, recipes
I was 19 when I moved into my first apartment–on-campus housing at Georgetown University with three friends. Excited about having a kitchen, I ambitiously dumped the meal plan and looked forward to home-cooked meals. To prepare, I bought a green notebook and...
by Leslie Sholly | Nov 30, 2012 | cooking, food, recipes, recipes
I rarely use recipes, certainly not for everyday foods. I like to think of my own mind as a sort of cookbook, capable of synthesizing ingredients into masterpieces. I’m not sure if that’s a special talent or something that can be learned from years of...
by Leslie Sholly | Nov 22, 2012 | cooking, food, recipes
I don’t know about you, but I always get nervous about roasting the Thanksgiving turkey. It’s such a big responsibility. If your casserole doesn’t turn out exactly right, so what? There are about 100 more casseroles on the table. But if the...