Author Archives: Krista

Roasted Eggplant Potato Soup

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Krista

2 medium eggplants 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 small potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2 inch cubes 1 small onion, finely diced 1 qt vegetable or low-sodium chicken broth 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley 1/2 tsp … Continue reading →

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Three Musketeers Cheesecake

Posted on May 6, 2010 by Krista

Chocolate Cookie Crust 12 chocolate sandwich cream cookies 3 Tbsp butter, melted Crush cookies or spin them in a food processor until crumbly. Stir together with melted butter and press evenly into the bottom of a greased 9″ springform pan. … Continue reading →

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Happy Meal Birthday

Posted on April 28, 2010 by Krista

No, I did not write that backwards. If you took your kids to McDonald’s today, as I did, you need to see this post. If you have taken them to McDonald’s in the last year, as I have half a … Continue reading →

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Green Chile Corn Cake

Posted on March 26, 2010 by Krista

I’m a big fan of my tried-and-true “Jimmy Crack” Corn Cake. So are a lot of people I cook for. So why publish another corn cake recipe? It’s the same basic recipe at its core, but I was intrigued by … Continue reading →

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Key Lime Cheesecake

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Krista

Cookie Crust: ¾ cup flour 2 ½ Tbsp sugar 1 egg, lightly beaten ¼ cup softened margarine ½ tsp vanilla In a medium bowl stir together flour and sugar. Add egg, butter, and vanilla. Beat until well combined. Carefully press … Continue reading →

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The Right Start: Part Two

Posted on January 14, 2009 by Krista

This is the second part of a post from last week. For best continuity, read Part One first, then come here! How Do I Train the Kids? Moms can help their kids learn to make good breakfast choices in two … Continue reading →

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Food in a New Light

Posted on January 12, 2009 by Krista

I had the most interesting encounter last weekend, that gave me a strange sense of . . . I don’t know what. Amazement I guess, at how diverse our world is. I was volunteering in the hospitality room at my … Continue reading →

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