Those of you that are familiar with my recipes might have noticed a common theme: I always take the semi-homemade approach.
I applaud those that make baked goods from scratch and grow fresh herbs in their apartment, but I long ago accepted that truly homemade would never be my thing. I’m way too messy in the kitchen, and if a recipe has more than 5 steps, I will no doubt make a gigantic mistake.
Remember the Friends episode where Rachel Green tries to make a “Traditional English Trifle” for Thanksgiving desert ends up with a wacky food combination that’s a cross of Shepard’s Pie and some fruity dessert?
What's not to like? "Custard..good! Jam...good...Meat....goooood!"
Yeah, that’s me (without the perfect, trend-setting haircut).
So, that’s why I cook out of a box, can or pouch 90% of the time. And I’m not ashamed! The “Semi-Homemade” approach is easy, fun and still gives me that same “look, I baked” feeling of satisfaction. Win, Win.
But, you know what’s drives me crazy… Continue Reading →