Author: Ellen

  • Once a Month Cooking

    OAMC = Once a month cooking. If you want to stock your freezer with pre-cooked or pre-assembled meals, The Freezer Cooking Manual from 30 Day Gourmet is a great resource. From planning worksheets to storage tips, it’s packed full of useful freezer information. And so far every recipe I’ve tried has been winner. Plus I…

  • Polenta with Sausage

    Polenta with Sausage

    Lunch with my friend Jane today. She ordered polenta with some grilled vegetables on top and it looked delicious! My eldest daughter loves cornmeal mush. I had been going to make kielbasa and couscous for dinner but decided to do a polenta instead and concocted some Polenta with Sausage. Polenta or mush? Differences to the…

  • Tacos with Boiled Hamburger

    Tacos with Boiled Hamburger

    Dinner last night was great — and easy. I pulled out a bag of boiled hamburger from the freezer and let it thaw. Put it in a frying pan with some taco seasonings, a small can of tomato sauce, and some water. Simmered it till thick enough. Served on taco shells with grated cheese, lettuce,…