Holiday Treat Trifecta
By Chris Watson
There are certain treats during the holidays that demand to be produced. They are so simple, so pervasive, so addictive that the...
The Snack Cracker
By Chris Watson
For some reason we seem to isolate certain snacks to the holiday season. One of everyone's favorites, the seasoned oyster cracker, is...
Pumpkin for Two!
By Chris Watson
Pumpkin is everywhere. Or at least pumpkin spice. Candles, lattes, pies, cookies, candy, muffins, cakes, air freshener, rolls (with or without cream...
Pasta Salad for Two
Every summer the debate rages about pasta salad. Mayo or vinaigrette? Or more refined, mayo or Miracle Whip? Even more refined? Duke’s or Hellman’s?...
The White Sauce
One of the true joys of food is the sauce. Pasta, rice, even a personal favorite, potatoes, all are either inedible or at least...
Fish En Papillote
By Chris Watson
Fish for Lent. We know, it is cliché, it is common, it is fried, it is frozen, it is fishy, it is...
Baked Oatmeal, Written
By Chris Watson
There isn’t a family, large, small, or solo, that doesn’t struggle with breakfast. Conventional breakfast can destroy a kitchen and take an...
The Stir Fry Part Two
The basic stir fry, famous in Asian cuisine, is a perfect meal for those of us living solo or in pairs. When we think...
Two for Two, St. Pat’s Edition
Pot roast for two? Jigs dinner? Bone in ham? Roasted chicken? Of course. Where do you want to go out? Do they have take...
Stove Top Pizza
We all love pizza. It is one of those perfect combinations of bread, condiment, and ingredients that lift our spirits and warm our souls....