Snow has been steadily falling for the past few hours, turning the city into a peaceful winter diorama. Temperatures have plummeted to low teens and we’re bracing for another bitter day today complete with ample sledding, movie watching, reading and eating. Knowing that we'd be stuck indoors for some time, last night I knew we needed the ultimate comfort food for dinner-- to warm us and to tide us over until today, when we could happily enjoy the leftovers again. I decided to make one of mom’s hearty casseroles—with chicken and noodles and … [Read more...]
Secret Recipe Club: Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole
Yay! It’s my favorite day of the month, I get to reveal my Secret Recipe Club assignment for January. I’m honored to be a part of this diverse international group of food bloggers. In case you forgot, everyone in the Secret Recipe Club gets “assigned” a blog from which we are supposed to pick a dish to cook. But, it’s all done in secrecy. It isn’t until the ultimate reveal day (today) that everyone showcases their dishes and discovers who’s been their secret foodie link. This club has provided me valuable exposure to blogs I might not … [Read more...]