There is no better way to pack a protein-fiber punch than with eggs and beans. The rice is also nice for soaking up the yolk (we like soft-boiled or poached eggs)...
Food
Getting Ahead: Chopped Spinach
Spinach is in and out of favor in my house. It just so happens to be in rotation at the moment, which means I am taking full advantage by steaming a big bunch at...
Butternut Squash Soup
Butternut squash is both sweet and nutty—and also happens to be rich in Vitamins A and C. This particular riff on butternut squash soup--topped with with ricotta,...
Greatest Granola Hits
A couple of months ago, Jenny turned us on to Olive Oil Granola. After tasting Jenny's, Matt became borderline fanatical about it. Then Dana, another Momfilter contributor,...
Beautiful Clean-Up Disposable Can Be Chic
My friend Joyce turned me on to these beautiful disposable (and, yes, biodegradable) cups from A+R. We served everything from cocktails to salads to ice-cream out...
Great Cookbook for Kids (For Real)
While the Silver Spoon cookbook for adults is an intimidating tome that collects dust on my shelf, The Silver Spoon for Children is just right. I love the illustrations,...
Tortilla Soup
I used to live near City Bakery in Manhattan, which, in addition to being famous for its delicious cookies and croissants, happens to make a delicious tortilla soup....
This Thing I Do Mini BLTs
Everything looks better on a wooden cutting board and everyone loves a mini. Admittedly, I am not usually in favor of the upscale BLT—I long for toasted trashy...
Pop’s Corn
I have always loved popcorn. Growing up, it was a ritual in our house reserved for my father's popping expertise. While he was particularly fond of the salty half-popped...
An Egg Cup Makes It Special
There is nothing special about serving a hard- or soft- boiled egg for breakfast. In fact, there is nothing easier--you buy the 10 minutes that it takes to boil...
Seasonal Cookbooks for Real People
My husband first brought me back a Canal House Cooking book from a great cookbook store in Maine called Rabelais. I fell in love with the photography, the seasonal...
Winter Dinner Arsenal Lamb Stew
This stew is a hearty one pot dinner that is a cold day favorite in our house. And although it takes a couple hours from start to finish, very little of that is...