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Food
Who isn't always looking for new recipes? Whether it's mac and cheese or margaritas, please share your recipes with us. Simple recipes that don't involve a long list of expensive ingredients are especially desirable. We try to lay off things that rely on MSG and other pre-packaged nonsense, but we also try not to be food Nazis. Thanks!
Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, Pizza!
August 09, 2007
Making your own pizza from scratch isn't that hard.
Checkers vs. Dillons
July 13, 2007
A little comparison shopping shows where the best stuff REALLY is cheaper.
Sippin' on fizzy water
June 04, 2007
It's long been my belief that fizzy water is a beverage for middle aged folks who have become a little milquetoast with time. The reason for my new found fondness of fizzy water - that it serves as a guilt-free stand-in for booze and pop - fully supports this theory.
The Juicer
October 09, 2006
It's October. Everyone is vulnerable to attack. The crud is out to get us. It's out to get you, too.
What cold-fighting hero can protect us? That's right folks, it's the mighty juicer.
Frozen Strawberry Pops
June 01, 2006
A guilt-free treat...
Cardinal Hill's Strawberry Bread
June 01, 2006
A sweet way to enjoy freshly picked berries
Eating in Season
May 31, 2006
One of the best parts about summer...Did someone say freshly picked strawberries?
Yogurt Pancakes
May 07, 2006
These are the best pancakes we've found.
Linguine with Spring Vegetables
April 11, 2006
An excellent use for your spring asparagus bounty
Peanut Butter Pizza
March 24, 2006
Finally, a new lunch staple!
Easy and Yummy 5 Cheese Penne Pasta
February 20, 2006
A rich and delicious pasta that adapts easily to different flavors and additions...
Slow-Cooker Curry
February 14, 2006
This is a simple curry that kids can handle and that can be made with chicken or tofu....
Best Chicken Soup
February 07, 2006
The best chicken soup you'll ever eat...
Maya's Favorite Sweet Potatoes and Apples
February 04, 2006
A "not only for the holidays" family favorite...
12 Places to Eat
February 04, 2006
Compiled from readers' picks
Madrid Beans, Rice and Tofu
January 28, 2006
An easy one-dish meal
Good Eats
January 26, 2006
Your chance to prove that McDonalds is not really the restaurant of choice for families in Lawrence.
Sun Bread
January 23, 2006
A baker missed the sun so much, she took some flour from her hutch
Chicken Enchiladas
January 06, 2006
Free State Family reader Nancy Minster just sent us all her favorite chicken recipies! Here's the first of three....
Breaded Sour Cream Chicken
January 06, 2006
Another chicken recipe from Free State Family reader Nancy Minster
Chicken Tortellini
January 06, 2006
Free State Family reader Nancy Minster is a chicken cookin' fool!
Cilantro Beans and Rice
December 14, 2005
The staple to beat all staples
Red Pepper Hummus
December 04, 2005
My daughter-in-law, Liz, introduced me to hummus when she was first married. It has become a favorite in our family -- both with kids and adults....
Spinach Pecan Cheese Ball
December 04, 2005
A holiday appetizer and gift all rolled into one
Sausage, Kale, and Bean Soup
December 01, 2005
Because greens just seem to taste better with sausage
Great Grandma Kong's Brown Bread
November 25, 2005
Plus a bonus lesson on graham flour!
Romaine and Feta Salad
November 21, 2005
Mix it up a little on Thanksgiving
Pumpkin Dump Cake
November 15, 2005
Pumpkin pie's jovial second cousin
Squash Bread
November 11, 2005
Serve it with coffee for breakfast on Thanksgiving!
Tofu Burgers inspired by Herbivore's
November 03, 2005
Old-school Lawrence cookin'
Chickpea and Sweet Potato Stew
October 30, 2005
It's autumn in a pot. It's sweet potato stew.
Banana Shake
September 29, 2005
You don't need no stinkin' ice cream
Italian Red Lentil Soup
September 29, 2005
This soup is easy, healthy, and uses cheap ingredients. It's also the first new dish I've made in ages that both kids finished....
