http://onehungrymama.com Mon, 14 May 2012 00:20:20 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 http://onehungrymama.com/2012/05/we-should-all-eat-more-cake/ http://onehungrymama.com/2012/05/we-should-all-eat-more-cake/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 00:20:20 +0000 One Hungry Mama http://onehungrymama.com/?p=10708 Happy belated Mother's Day!! Have a piece of cake—upside down strawberry rhubarb cake, to be exact. You deserve a slice, even if you have to make it yourself in order to get one. Hell, you deserve the whole damn thing, especially if you have to make it yourself. I promise it's a worthy treat. I'm in Spain right now. Without the hungry boys. The hungry papa and I are here to celebrate his big 4-0 in style. But today—Mother's Day—was about me. As I drifted into napland earlier this afternoon (naps are essential on Mother's Day), I was thinking about the hungry boys back home. This isn't the first time that we've left them for several days, but it's the farthest we've been from them and, somehow, that makes me miss them more. That may sounds silly to some of you—after all, we're only gone for 6 days—but leaving them is still hard for me after all these years. Regardless, I'm here—in Barcelona!—allowing naps, cava and jamon to wash away lingering anxiety and longing. This is a big deal. I've come a long way in my 5 years of motherhood. I'm proud. (more after the jump)]]> http://onehungrymama.com/2012/05/we-should-all-eat-more-cake/feed/ 0 http://onehungrymama.com/2012/05/two-easy-ways-to-spice-up-your-huevos-breakfast-quesadilla-cinco-de-mayo-breakfast/ http://onehungrymama.com/2012/05/two-easy-ways-to-spice-up-your-huevos-breakfast-quesadilla-cinco-de-mayo-breakfast/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 12:30:48 +0000 One Hungry Mama http://onehungrymama.com/?p=10689 These are not so much recipes as they are a reminder of how easy it is to mix up your breakfast—or lunch or dinner—routine without getting all fancy and shizz. I need reminders sometimes. Both of these egg dishes are a cinch. And, really, I wasn't just paying lip service—they both make a great meal anytime of day. (more after the jump)]]> http://onehungrymama.com/2012/05/two-easy-ways-to-spice-up-your-huevos-breakfast-quesadilla-cinco-de-mayo-breakfast/feed/ 0 http://onehungrymama.com/2012/05/gluten-free-lemon-buttermilk-pancakes/ http://onehungrymama.com/2012/05/gluten-free-lemon-buttermilk-pancakes/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 20:48:47 +0000 One Hungry Mama http://onehungrymama.com/?p=10671 Married mama of two. Loves to cook. Gluten-free curious. My curiosity about gluten free cooking piqued when I first read Silvana Nardone's gluten and dairy free cookbook, Cooking for Isaiah. That her delicious, easy recipes were gluten (and dairy!) free was a revelation. The book was full of dishes that I knew would satisfy, dishes that were complete—not a word I'd ever associated with gluten-free cooking. As it goes, once I tuned in, I started hearing and reading about gluten-free cooking everywhere. I noticed amazing recipes. I eyeballed gluten-free ingredients. I listened to stories of how going gluten-free completely changed the way friends—even friends without celiac—felt. My curiosity grew. Then the Hungry Baby got sick. ]]> http://onehungrymama.com/2012/05/gluten-free-lemon-buttermilk-pancakes/feed/ 2 http://onehungrymama.com/2012/04/freak-out-good-chicken-aka-thai-khao-man-gai/ http://onehungrymama.com/2012/04/freak-out-good-chicken-aka-thai-khao-man-gai/#comments Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:39:08 +0000 One Hungry Mama http://onehungrymama.com/?p=10621 Nearly every August, the Hungry Papa and I pack up the boys and head to the Oregon coast for an annual family reunion. Without fail, we plan the trip reluctantly; a lot goes into dragging two small kids cross country. And also without fail, we return blissfully. Partly because it's always better than we remember to see family, but also because we reunite with one of our favorite cities. The Hungry Papa and I have a special connection to Portland, Oregon. Ours is a long tale set on the streets of NYC—the sordid details of which seem humdrum 15 years and 2 kids later—but sparks first flew in the City of Roses. We still feel the jolt of new love electricity when we visit and it makes laid back Portland instantly thrilling. Psh, who needs Paris? (more after the jump)]]> http://onehungrymama.com/2012/04/freak-out-good-chicken-aka-thai-khao-man-gai/feed/ 6 http://onehungrymama.com/2012/04/one-pot-meal-warm-orzo-salad-with-brussels-sprouts-golden-raisins-recipe/ http://onehungrymama.com/2012/04/one-pot-meal-warm-orzo-salad-with-brussels-sprouts-golden-raisins-recipe/#comments Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:12:47 +0000 One Hungry Mama http://onehungrymama.com/?p=10632 My love for the one pot meal blossomed just 5 years ago. The hungry boy is 5 years old. You do the math. Before he was born, I either went out for dinner, ordered in, or cooked slow dishes and elaborate meals. And, truth be told, taking my time in the kitchen lingering over ingredients, experimenting with new dishes, baking one thing while another simmers, is still what I love most. But it's not what I can do most. Like many of you, my weeknight meals have to be quick and easy, but that doesn't mean that they can't also be healthy, affordable and even joyful. That's right—I just used "joyful" and "weeknight meal" in one sentence. It's possible! You just have to work off of what you love. (more after the jump)]]> http://onehungrymama.com/2012/04/one-pot-meal-warm-orzo-salad-with-brussels-sprouts-golden-raisins-recipe/feed/ 7 http://onehungrymama.com/2012/04/japanese-recipes-vegetarian-okonomiyaki-recipe-japanese-cabbage-pancakes/ http://onehungrymama.com/2012/04/japanese-recipes-vegetarian-okonomiyaki-recipe-japanese-cabbage-pancakes/#comments Tue, 17 Apr 2012 20:51:56 +0000 One Hungry Mama http://onehungrymama.com/?p=10591 I love pancakes and not just the morning kind smothered in butter and pure maple syrup. For me, the greatness of pancakes is less about a particular flavor than it is the perfect presentation. I love the way that pancakes hug tight all of your ingredients, whether sweetened orange zest and hazelnuts or savory zucchini and aleppo pepper. Or—another way to go—I love that pancakes can be simple packages made of nothing more than buttermilk batter and elaborately topped. Either way, pancakes are neat little packages filled or wrapped with whatever suits your fancy. Like the perfect gift. And that's what okonomiyaki, savory Japanese pancakes made with shredded cabbage and, depending on where in Japan they are made, anything from octopus to bacon, feel like. The perfect gift. (more after the jump)]]> http://onehungrymama.com/2012/04/japanese-recipes-vegetarian-okonomiyaki-recipe-japanese-cabbage-pancakes/feed/ 0 http://onehungrymama.com/2012/04/recipe-homemade-taco-seasoning/ http://onehungrymama.com/2012/04/recipe-homemade-taco-seasoning/#comments Tue, 03 Apr 2012 19:00:08 +0000 One Hungry Mama http://onehungrymama.com/?p=10547 Sometimes I forget. I forget birthdays, even of people I completely adore. I forget my keys, nearly always. I forget that it will all get done eventually, even when I'm convinced that it won't. And I forget the comfort of classic "American" dishes that I enjoyed growing up. "American" is a funny way to describe some of the dishes that I'm talking about, but it's how I understood them, through my Greek mother's eyes. Things like tacos, pan fried hot dogs and stroganoff—original flavor—Rice-A-Roni. This was American food to my mom. She didn't cook this food often, usually opting for all-natural ingredients prepared in simple Greek ways, but it felt like a treat when she did. As I learned about food, though, I moved away from my mother's introductions to American food. They went from seeming earnest to clumsy. And, soon enough, her hard shelled tacos, made entirely with pre-packaged ingredients, and "just add beef!" dinners were a thing of the past. Sort of. (more after the jump)]]> http://onehungrymama.com/2012/04/recipe-homemade-taco-seasoning/feed/ 2 http://onehungrymama.com/2012/04/recipe-ring-in-spring-with-vegetable-chips/ http://onehungrymama.com/2012/04/recipe-ring-in-spring-with-vegetable-chips/#comments Mon, 02 Apr 2012 18:25:03 +0000 One Hungry Mama http://onehungrymama.com/?p=10539 [/caption] Kale helped us move beyond the potato chip—and now radishes, sweet potatoes, beets, carrots and fennel will help us move beyond the kale chip. It's time to ring in spring with six fresh vegetable chip ideas. Hop on over to Cool Mom Picks where I posted five fab veggie chips that will surprise and delight you. (Cinnamon + radish! Sweet potato + Parmesan!) And for good measure, I thought I'd remind you of these... (more after the jump)]]> http://onehungrymama.com/2012/04/recipe-ring-in-spring-with-vegetable-chips/feed/ 0 http://onehungrymama.com/2012/03/recipe-pasta-with-spinach-pesto-and-haricots-verts/ http://onehungrymama.com/2012/03/recipe-pasta-with-spinach-pesto-and-haricots-verts/#comments Wed, 28 Mar 2012 18:20:47 +0000 One Hungry Mama http://onehungrymama.com/?p=10513 Do you ever want to thank your food? Not Mother Earth for making the ingredients available. Or even the farmer who harvested them. I mean your food—the meal on your plate that you shovel into your mouth. Do you ever want to thank it for coming together easily and for tasting so good? I do. Not so much when I've mastered a new recipe or successfully whisked ingredients into submission. Then I thank, well, myself. (You know, for being awesome.) But when I'm rushing like a mad woman, the the clock is tick-tocking, a toddler meltdown interrupts my already staccato rhythm and dinner still manages to come out well—then I thank my food. Thank you for cooperating, for defying time, for being tasty despite how little proper attention I was able to give. Thank you, pasta. Thank you, pesto. Merci, haricots verts. (more after the jump)]]> http://onehungrymama.com/2012/03/recipe-pasta-with-spinach-pesto-and-haricots-verts/feed/ 0 http://onehungrymama.com/2012/03/recipe-kale-squash-farro-soup-with-chickpeas/ http://onehungrymama.com/2012/03/recipe-kale-squash-farro-soup-with-chickpeas/#comments Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:33:53 +0000 One Hungry Mama http://onehungrymama.com/?p=10487 I appropraitely made this soup to warm our bones just a couple of weeks ago. Now it's nearly 70 degrees. I have no idea what kind of weather the next couple of weeks will bring, but I know that I'll be making this soup. Thankfully, with it's thin, flavorful broth and hearty chunks of seasonal veggies, it's just as fitting in winter as it is in spring. Just change the vegetables. My recipe is based on Mark Bittman's Luccan Farro Soup, a sort of minestrone from Lucca in Tuscany. I swap chick peas for his white beans—just because I prefer chick peas—and add extra vegetables. My winter version includes kale and butternut squash (though any dark leafy green and winter squash will do). I also like to top this soup with crunchy brown butter breadcrumbs and a sprinkle of pecorino. (more after the jump)]]> http://onehungrymama.com/2012/03/recipe-kale-squash-farro-soup-with-chickpeas/feed/ 2