So I’m remaking yet another vintage recipe. Not quite sure what’s gotten in to me lately but I seem to be on an old things kick. I just want to curl up and watch old movies, read classics and listen to 60s soul. And style my hair in a bouffant. The classic Waldorf Salad takes…
Recipe Makeover
How to: Recipe Makeover – Corn and Cheddar Chowder
I’m kind of on the edge of a nervous breakdown. This winter is killing me and I’m down to exactly zero patience with bundling up for subzero temps. Thankfully, tucking in to a bowl of the this chowder has temporarily pulled me back from the brink. It’s a little bit of summer in a bowl. I’ve cooked…
How To: Recipe Makeover – Tofu and Sweet Potato Nachos
I made a big mistake when making this delicious spin on the classic greasy bar snack – I didn’t make a double batch. And trust me, after one giant forkful of this platter of deliciousness, you will also regret not picking up an extra sweet potato or two. Thinly sliced and roasted rounds of sweet…
How to: Recipe Makeover – Eggplant Parmesan Sandwiches
I’ve been making these sandwiches for a long time. I’ve wavered about using them for a blog post though, since my standard technique is to fry the eggplant slices in a large quantity of oil, which I attest is extremely delicious but perhaps not appropriate as a recipe makeover. So I tried baking them. And…
How To: Recipe Makeover – Lasagna Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
You would think after a large bowl of creamy and cheesy polenta our comfort food craving would be satisfied. Well, think again! After returning home from sunny Florida where I feasted on frozen yogurt, fresh fish and salads, and green juice, the cold weather here has me craving more comfort. And what is more comforting…
Creamy Mushroom Soup Makeover
I’ve been polling. It turns out 100% of all How to Eat followers polled want to see a new soup recipe. OK, perhaps that’s a bit misleading. I polled one person and she wanted a soup recipe, which I thought it was a really good idea. So I stopped polling and made soup. A knock your socks…
How to: Recipe Makeover – Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Winter’s coming…. Game of Throners have known this for a while. But today it feels like it’s here. There was a crispness in the air. I had to wear a scarf. Hmph. It makes me want to cook everything I eat in a big old pot so it can simmer away while I change into…