Category: Lunchbox

  • Bierocks or Runzas

    Bierocks or Runzas

    I was thumbing through old magazines as I was decluttering and came upon an Old Cooking Light magazine that had a section on Mennonite recipes. I’ve never eaten these bierocks anywhere else, but the recipe reminded me of the piroshkis we used to pick up sometimes for dinner in Sonoma, where I grew up.  These…

  • Crunchy Garlic Chicken Recipe from Jamie Oliver

    Crunchy Garlic Chicken Recipe from Jamie Oliver

    Another fantastic recipe from Jamie’s Food Revolution: Rediscover How to Cook Simple, Delicious, Affordable Meals. I’ve already made half a dozen recipes from this book that have been great. This came out really good but the crumb texture wasn’t quite what I expected, being a bit thick and globby because of the butter. I’m writing…

  • Roast Potatoes, Parsnips and Butternut Squash

    Roast Potatoes, Parsnips and Butternut Squash

    Potatoes are on sale here: .99 for a 10 pound bag!  Haven’t seen them that low in …. maybe ever?    And I just made the most awesome roast potatoes, along with carrots, parsnips and butternut squash. I tried a new technique, essentially par boiling the veggies (other than the squash) for a bit before roasting.…

  • Meatloaf on the Table in 20 Minutes!

    Meatloaf on the Table in 20 Minutes!

    Of course, it’s not really a “loaf” when you form it into patties, but the flavor of this skillet meatloaf says meatloaf! There are so many good variations of meatloaf. This one has Parmesan cheese in it, a new variation for me, and it was a very good one. The recipe came from Desperation Dinners,…

  • Sliced Apples and Peanut Butter: A Teenager’s New Favorite Snack

    Sliced Apples and Peanut Butter: A Teenager’s New Favorite Snack

    I think a great snack involves just a bit of effort, a spreading of something, a building up of something, a blending… Sliced apples and peanut butter fit the bill ! A simple sliced apple and a spoonful of peanut butter make a great after-school snack and has become my 15 year old’s newest favorite.…