Practical Cooking For One (PCFO)

09/16/2013

http://practicalcookingforone.com/2013/09/15/cooking-for-one-quinoa-pasta-with-broccoli-snow-peas-and-chorizo-sausage/

Why don't we address the giant elephant in the room: I've been AWOL for over a year, and I apologize for that, I really do. However, I'm returning with cool cooking experiences under my belt and s...

07/30/2012

Oops - forgot to post this salad earlier. It's a good one to have in your pocket since you can make it year-round. Woohoo!
http://practicalcookingforone.com/2012/07/25/lentil-salad-with-arugula-and-feta-and-a-warm-honey-vinaigrette-to-make-your-heart-melt-2/

Lentil Salad with Arugula and Feta (And a Warm Honey Vinaigrette to Make Your Heart Melt) Posted on July 25, 2012 by Practical Cooking For One Just a few things I’d like to say to you. Firstly, thank you so much for actually trying these recipes. While I try to take myself...

07/19/2012

A nice little summer pasta, and a bit of rambling thoughts to go with it...
http://practicalcookingforone.com/2012/07/19/summer-whole-wheat-pasta-with-corn-tomatoes-tuna/

Summer Whole Wheat Pasta with Corn, Tomatoes, & Tuna Posted on July 19, 2012 by Practical Cooking For One Good Thursday morning to everybody! I confess that I didn’t intend to write this much at the outset, but once I got started I realized that I have so much to say to you ...

07/17/2012

Flatbread with hummus and lamb sausage, fresh from the grill: http://goo.gl/XP5fK

Photo by Alex Farnum.

07/13/2012

New Post! http://practicalcookingforone.com/2012/07/13/zucchini-stuffed-with-wild-rice-cheddar-and-dill/

03/13/2012

Check out this recipe I developed for Minted Mag! It's a great new magazine by and for smart and savvy women, you can browse their recent issues online:
http://www.mintedmag.com/2012/02/foodie-tuesdays-fennel-chicken-sausage-and-goat-cheese-tart/

This meal is fancy enough to serve to guests, and easy enough to make any night of the week. Using chicken or turkey sausage instead of regular keeps this dish calorie-friendly while maintaining a full and robust flavor. (If you don’t like the anise taste in fennel, you can substitute 2 roughly chop...

03/07/2012

This recipe only has four ingredients. I mean, that's pretty awesome.
http://www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/seasonalcooking/fall/cauliflower/recipes/food/views/Cauliflower-Steaks-with-Cauliflower-Puree-241351

Find the recipe for Cauliflower Steaks with Cauliflower Purée and other cauliflower recipes at Epicurious.com

03/05/2012

yum yum yum
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/07/dining/jumpstarting-spring-with-mushrooms-and-barley.html?ref=dining

A salad unites mushrooms, barley and celery root without the heft and heat of a bubbling soup.

02/09/2012

These sound so yummy!
http://www.seriouseats.com/2012/02/dinner-tonight-creamy-brussels-sprouts-gratin.html

When cooking brussels sprouts, my go-to method is caramelizing them as much as possible. Often, I just start them cut-side down in a cast iron skillet until golden, then finish them in a blazing hot oven with a splash...

02/02/2012

Lovely lunch with the madre: butternut squash soup with roasted wild mushrooms, and roasted cauliflower salad with walnuts and raisins. And champagne of course!!

01/31/2012

Gorgeous pics from one of my favorite food bloggers
http://sipsandspoonfuls.com/2012/01/roasted-tomato-and-garlic-crouton.html

Aqeeqa Mubarak! Love how the tomotoes look! I know my son would love this too...he loves pasta dishes with fresh herbs!

01/30/2012

http://smittenkitchen.com/2012/01/potato-chip-cookies/

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