You know a scorching day lies ahead when the air in your kitchen feels thick and close—at 6:00 AM. Ironically, by that hour on a hot summer morning, I'm already thinking about dinner: I like to get a head start on preparation to assure I'm not stuck in a broiling kitchen later ... [Read More] [1 Comment. Please leave another.]
Third Ring of Hell Seven Layer Bean Dip
You Classics scholars know Dante's Third Ring of Hell is reserved for gluttons. Then let me burn forever with an over sized scoop of Third Ring of Hell Seven Layer Bean Dip in my mouth. It goes without saying that this dip is one of my favorite indulgent foods. Counting ... [Read More] [1 Comment. Please leave another.]
Lemony White Bean and Zucchini Salad
Quick and easy to put together—and loaded with protein and nutrients—bean salads are a summer staple here at Copywriters’ Kitchen. Our family includes several vegetarians and I often whip up a bean salad when others are eating grilled meat or chicken. This Lemony White Bean ... [Read More] [2 Comments. Please leave another.]
Five Layer Chili Cheese Casserole
Five Layer Chili Cheese Casserole is a delicious way to use up leftover chili and past-prime tortillas. Flour tortillas are particularly toothsome—they soak up the Casserole’s spicy tomato sauce, sour cream and cheddar flavors as they bake and transform into lusciously gummy ... [Read More] [2 Comments. Please leave another.]
Hearty Red Pepper and Corn Vegetarian Chili made with Homemade Chili Powder
I never had a bone to pick with commercial chili powder until I ran out of it one day. I was in the middle of whipping up Hearty Red Pepper and Corn Vegetarian Chili when a frantic search through my 133 spice bottles revealed no chili powder. A quick online inquiry delivered a ... [Read More] [10 Comments. Please leave another.]
