Category Archives: Kitchen Sink Cooking

What’s for Dinner: Pumpkin and Apple Soup

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Emma BL

Aahhh Fall.  Pumpkin Spice everything. Although it’s September, it’s been bloody hot here in Chicagoland. This is more amusing since the ENTIRE FREAKING SUMMER WAS COOL. Okay, I feel better. Maybe. Fall brings on sweaters and jeans, changing leaves, and, … Continue reading →

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Banana Sour Cherry Muffins

Posted on July 12, 2017 by Emma BL

I’m going to jinx myself: tonight was good. Our area is flooded, so many of my friends and family are trying to keep their basements dry. But despite last night’s epic five-year-old-Monkey-meltdown and subsequent restrictions/consequences; we managed to have very … Continue reading →

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What’s for dinner: Broccoli and Carrot Soup

Posted on January 29, 2017 by Emma BL

I had an abundance of broccoli in the fridge this week and didn’t have any ham to make my go-to scalloped potatoes dinner. It was a mix of stems and florets as I don’t generally steam the stems as part … Continue reading →

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Kitchen Sink Cooking: Jerk Chicken & Spinach Bake

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Emma BL

During a recent trip to Costco I purchased a small ton of spinach with the intention of adding it to smoothies (which I have). It seemed the box was not decreasing quickly and I hate to waste food… So I … Continue reading →

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Snowy Day Freezer Meals: Stews and Soups

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Emma BL

I’m breaking out of the December holiday coma with some hearty, winter freezer meals. The slow cooker is great year round, but winter is where I think it shines. Nothing like coming home from work to a hot cooked meal … Continue reading →

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Into the New Year: What on earth to do with all that ham…

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Emma BL

We had Christmas at our house this year, which meant left overs attacked my refrigerator! The roast beef was mostly gone, but the spiral ham was never going to be eaten in sandwiches alone. What is a girl to do? … Continue reading →

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Kitchen Sink Cooking: Snow Pea and Sesame Rice Pilaf

Posted on July 6, 2014 by Emma BL

I am now starting to be able to walk down to my veggie patch and harvest some fresh veggies for dinner. The other night it was kale and tonight it was snow peas. Summer has finally decided to to show … Continue reading →

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Summer Freezer Meals – BBQ Time!

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Emma BL

With BBQ Season upon us and the slow cooker getting less and less use, what is a freeze meal planner to do? What about freezing meat in marinades ready for the BBQ? Exactly! I planned the freezer meal for my … Continue reading →

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Kitchen Sink Cooking: Breaded Chicken Tenders

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Emma BL

We are finally into our own place. We moved in April and there are still more boxes floating around than I can count; however, life is starting to fall back into a normal rhythm. Yup – cooking, cleaning, sleeping, the … Continue reading →

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Kitchen Sink Cooking: Freezer Meal Lasagna

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Emma BL

Lasagna is a very versatile dish and also very simple to make and cook. You can make mini ones in a loaf pan as pictured above or use a large pan to serve a dinner party. No matter what your … Continue reading →

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