Cookus Interruptus

(Early girl gets the worm)
Need to have superb energy throughout your day?  Start with this wildly loose version of the Korean dish Be Bim Bop (translates to mixed rice).  Brown rice, kale, egg, butter, condiments - cereal from a box can't compare.

Video and recipe here.

I'm Lovin' It Breakfast Contest.  Win a free copy of Feeding the Whole Family.  Rise, shine and enter! Here's the scoop.  

Making your own sauerkraut is easy and rewarding.  All you need is a head of cabbage and the inclination to chop and pound.  Fermented foods like sauerkraut have shown to be beneficial to health for centuries. View video on how to and recipe here.

(Phil ties Jane's tongue)?

Cocoa powder, semi-sweet baking chocolate and chocolate chips combine to make your chocolate enjoyment tripled.  Nobody complains about a pan of these coming out of the oven. Recipe here.
 
Cynthia writes Have it Yer Way –how-to of substitutions to use for your food sensitive Valentine.
 

How to Cut Up a Cabbage.

Sometimes you just need the basics.

A flavorful Asian dish that incorporates dark leafy greens.  Vegetable Yaki Soba is one of my go-to meals when I can't think of anything to make.  Warm, nourishing garlic ginger broth with simmered vegetables ladled over noodles.  Young and old love this one-dish meal.

Let's eat Indian food!  Chicken Tikka Masala.  Tomato cream curry heaven.  Serve it with Golden Spice Rice and Blanched Broccoli for a pleasing meal.  Vegetarians!  We love you.  Recipe includes directions for substituting chickpeas for chicken to make a well-designed vegetarian meal.

Which fats and oils do you keep in your pantry?  Watch the Cookus Interruptus tips from Steve plus storage tips.  Plus a little matchmaking...
Handy chart and video here.

Deep red, vibrant green and a sprinkle of snow white make this dramatic salad a sensational addition to your holiday meal.  The whole beet is utilized - even the greens.  To watch the video showing how to make this and print the recipe click here.  

CAN'T run with scissors.  CAN stay warm with a bowl White Bean and Kale Minestrone. Cooked white beans, garlic, sage, ribbons of kale and a shredding of pecorino cheese on top.  This is the perfect cold weather meal.  Make some now.  Serve with Our Favorite Salad and a Pumpkin Pecan Muffin.  Also swell served with Emerald City Salad in a Roasted Squash half.

Get a list of basic herbs a spices to keep in your pantry so that you can make flavorful meals on Cookus Interruptus.  Storage information also provided.  Plus Jane's encounter with the grocery clerk is a little spicy! Runaway peppercorns.

Your guests will swoon over this aromatic stuffing made with fresh sage, local apples, cranberries, roasted chestnuts and artisan bread. Can be used for the bird or as excellent vegetarian side dish.  Watch the video at Cookus Interruptus.

Steve groans with pleasure as he savors a big bite.  Make this apple pie soon.  Surround it with a whole grain butter crust.  Use local apples.  Simple pleasures.

Hey.  Don’t get all snobby on us.  There IS a way to make a delectable crust using whole wheat pastry flour.  The whole grain crusts get a bad rap because people often use oil to make them and end up with a heavy, cracker-like texture.  Not so here. (watch video and get recipe).  We give you the tiny tips that make it right.

Whip up your baked sweet potatoes, yams or winter squash with cream cheese and maple syrup to make this sweet autumn delight from Cookus Interruptus.  Frost Pumpkin Pecan Muffins, zucchini bread, carrot cake, ginger cookies or just put a swirl on raisin bread toast for breakfast.