Before running out the door to church, I treasure-hunted in my cupboards to see what I'd serve for dinner that night.  This chili came together fast, it's vegetarian, and everyone (including my white-foods-only-diet preschooler) cleaned their plates....

I didn't take any pictures, but this was a fabulous soup.  Thick, hearty, cheesy, and easy.  What's not to love?  The recipe was recommended by a friend- the original recipe is on epicurious.  My only changes were to use three large carrots, puree the...

Asparagus must have hit its second wind here in New England (maybe the greenhouse crops?), but I've been seeing it on sale for quite a decent price lately! This yummy Chinese dish cooks up really fast, and is low in fat and high in protein. What it...

The other day, I found out rather last minute that a friend suddenly found herself free, the night before a new-state move, and could she pop over to see us? Of course! I love visits...especially when I can cook for my guests. This guest is...

This dish came about by sheer force of will - I had shrimp in my freezer, slowly making everything else in my freezer shrimp flavored...so they had to go. I had made curry before, with chicken, but knew that it could be delicious with shrimp as...