Last Wednesday was another snow day here in New Jersey, so I invited Kathe and her kids over to play. Since I almost always bake cookies when I’m stuck in the house — it is a natural, comfy thing to do — I checked for supplies. With only one egg left in the refrigerator, I asked Kathe to bring some ...
Golden Chicken Tenders
It’s the simplicity of this recipe that makes it so enticing. Well, that plus knowing that our families will do everything short of licking their plates clean after a meal of these crispy, succulent tenders! They freeze and reheat well, making them a sure bet for kids’ weekday meals and a healthy ...
Bus Stop Soup Talk
A lot can happen at the corner bus stop. While waiting to get the little ones off to school, we’ve made play dates, met new puppies and even scheduled cooking dates. Since I hadn’t really had time to coordinate my “Souper Bowl” soup-making plans by telephone or e-mail, I made sure the kids ...
“Operation No Kid Hungry”
Did you know that 1 out of 6 children in America -- 12.6 million kids -- are at risk of hunger? Share our Strength, one of the nation’s most committed charity organizations, is dedicated to lowering this horrifying statistic. The organization has reached out to Cooking With Friends, among other ...
And we’re off!
The year is off to a nice cooking start as I try to fill my freezer and cupboards with the basics that will help me get through the work week. Last week’s action-packed cooking agenda included an impromptu granola-making session during my pre-schooler’s playgroup; a big batch chicken tender cooking ...
Cherry Almond Granola
Recipe source:Cooking With Friends KitchenIngredients4 cups rolled oats ½ cup wheat germ ½ cup canola oil 1/3 cup honey 1/8 cup light brown sugar ½ cup sweetened coconut 1 tsp. almond extract ¼ cup chopped almonds 1 cup dried cherries DirectionsPre-heat oven to 325 degrees. Line a baking ...
Thoughts from Far Away
An empty container, a kind gesture, and thoughts from a friend. . . While visiting relatives in England, my friend noticed an empty container in her father-in-law’s cupboard. She thoughtfully decided to make homemade granola to fill it with. While doing so, she thought of me, her granola making ...
Creamy Asparagus Soup
Creamy and delicious, this versatile soup can be served as an impressive first course in small tea cups at an elegant dinner party or as a warm and cozy beginning to a hearty Sunday dinner. Either way, the subtle combination of sautéed leeks, onions, and asparagus, beat to a smooth consistency, will ...
A Traditional New Year’s Eve
Every year, my husband and I celebrate New Year’s Eve in a unique and special way. We savor a leisurely paced, six course, fireside gourmet meal, but between courses, we dutifully fill out an end of year journal. We sit side-by-side, reflecting on, discussing and writing about what has been good ...
Cookie Creations
Our Holiday cookie exchanges have mostly ended and the cookies have been either eaten by my kids or packed up in pretty cellophane bags with ribbon for teachers or our trusty mailman. Even as the cookies are dwindling, my thoughts of the time Liz and I spent together making them remain ...