Spicy Jambalaya
February 4, 2012
by Lucie
Filed under Easy Suppers, Feeds a Crowd, Pantry Staples, Recipes
Yesterday I wrote about my love of RO*TEL tomatoes, and today I’m sharing one of my favorite RO*TEL recipes: Spicy Jambalaya. I adapted it from this Southern Living recipe, making it even easier. This is a simple recipe to throw together and very flexible– the perfect opportunity to use up leftover chicken, turkey, pork, etc. [...]
Pantry Must-Have: RO*TEL Tomatoes
February 2, 2012
by Lucie
Filed under Pantry Staples, Recipes
Shortly after I moved to California, I was at the market buying some of my grocery staples. The guy checking me out was obviously new, and when he saw my cans of RO*TEL tomatoes, he said, “Oh my God! These were in my training video!” I asked him the context, and he said, “A woman [...]
Pantry Must-Have: Chipotles in Adobo Sauce
January 25, 2012
by Lucie
Filed under Pantry Staples, Recipes, Uncategorized
Chipotles in Adobo Sauce have become a staple in my kitchen. I purchased my first can a few years back when I was making Rachael Ray’s Ultimate Burger. The sauce for said burger calls for the following ingredients (and it’s delicious): 1/4 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup sour cream 1 chipotle in adobo, chopped, plus 1 [...]
Easy-Peasy Banana Nut Muffins
Years ago, my lifelong friend Lida compiled some of her favorite recipes into a beautifully bound book, and since she’s an expert at making easy, nourishing, crowd-pleasing food, I refer to that little book all the time. The other morning, I was feeling fuzzy after a night spent comforting my teething baby. More than anything, [...]
My First Attempt at Holiday Pie- Pecan!
I’m definitely more of a cook than a baker; desserts just aren’t my strong suit. That said, I can whip up a pound cake or a batch of chocolate chip cookies with relative ease, and I make a mean cobbler. But there’s one item I’ve always been intimidated to try: PIE. This is a common [...]
Sandwich Thins with my Favorite Chicken Salad
February 14, 2011
by Lucie
Filed under Food & Snacks, Health & Nutrition, Recipes, Reviews
I recently had the opportunity to interview Food Network star Claire Robinson about her role as the spokesperson for Arnold/ Oroweat Sandwich Thins. Even before I spoke to her, I was a huge fan of this product. My husband has been trying to follow a low-cholesterol, low-fat diet, and Sandwich Thins fit that bill beautifully. If you [...]
