What to Cook?
I don’t know about y’all, but the approaching summer makes me wonder what I should cook. I know, I know, of all times of the year to hit a cooking roadblock….but it always happens. I guess that I sort of enjoy fall and winter cooking and baking better than summer cooking and therefore make more of an effort. Summer….it’s hot outside, the children are starving, there are picky people here, and, did I mention that it’s hot? So, when I saw this page linked on another blog, I knew that I had to mention it here. Summer Express: 101 Meals Ready in 10 Minutes or Less was in the New York Times last summer. Check it out. Is is doable for a family of 6? Probably not some of these recipes, and certainly not in the time limit. But I read it and it sort of expanded my thoughts about summer cooking, anyway.

Perhaps there is some hope for us and we won’t have sandwiches everyday, after all.

Another cooking resource that I always enjoy reading and almost always using for recipes is the Cook’s Illustrated Free Email Newsletter. It comes every other week and is always full of their most popular recipes. Also, it always features a seasonal or holiday menu and usually has product or appliance reviews, as well. I’ve made so many successful recipes from this newsletter. Try it for awhile and see if you like it. You have nothing to lose since it’s FREE.

Now, what have y’all been cooking lately?