The Family’s Guide to the Well-Stocked Kitchen During COVID-19

The Family’s Guide to the Well-Stocked Kitchen During COVID-19

As we navigate the new “normal” that COVID-19, families are cooking more and eating out less. With all new journeys into uncharted experiences the number one, most important step is Don’t Panic. Panic leads to irrational decision making. Approaching...
Corona-Cooking | Zesty Lemon Tuna Cakes

Corona-Cooking | Zesty Lemon Tuna Cakes

One of my most favorite shelf-stable foods during this season of corona-cooking is packaged tuna. Not only does it last forever, it’s such a versatile ingredient. Lately, I’ve been making these Zesty Lemon Tuna Cakes on repeat. Only one out of three of my...
McDaniel’s Short-Cuts | Curried Chickpea Wrap

McDaniel’s Short-Cuts | Curried Chickpea Wrap

Today’s McDaniel Short-Cut recipe, Curried Chickpea Wrap, includes my favorite short-cut of all: canned beans. If I’ve got canned beans on hand, I can make a simple lunch or dinner in minutes:  Canned black beans: Black bean tacos or southwestern salad...
McDaniel’s Short-Cuts | Tofu Stir-Fry with Basil Peanut Sauce

McDaniel’s Short-Cuts | Tofu Stir-Fry with Basil Peanut Sauce

In this week’s recipe: Tofu Stir-Fry with Basil Peanut Sauce, we used Trader Joe’s “super firm” or “high protein” tofu. I love this form of tofu because by removal of the water, you get a dense product that can go from “package to pan.” To get...
Your Workplace Power Lunch Bowl

Your Workplace Power Lunch Bowl

This power lunch bowl aims to address two things: avoiding the post lunch “I’m still hungry because I only had a salad.” AND the “I’m so full, I need a nap, a.k.a post lunch coma.”  While it might be nice to get out of the office...