Alyssa Yano
Articles & Posts by Alyssa Yano
Sweet Potato Casserole
My mom always makes this on Thanksgiving. This recipe reminds me of my childhood. I love the way the marshmallows get caramelized on the outside and gooey on the inside—reminds me of smores.
October 20, 2009 | Read more »
What do you make with beans?
I'm constantly looking for meat substitutes. There are tons of articles on limiting red meat for health reasons, and sure, it's more expensive than vegetables, but the truth: I just don't like it. So whenever possible, I cook vegetarian meals and am much happier.
Because of this, I try to incorporate other protein into my diet, things like nuts and beans. What are your favorite bean recipes?
March 20, 2009 | Read more »
What’s your favorite, fast weeknight meal?
Some nights, whether you are getting home late or you are just feeling lazy, the idea of making dinner is exhausting. Last night was one of those nights for me. And while takeout is always the easy (though not necessarily healthy) option, we are trying to stick to a budget.
What do you make when time is tight?
February 21, 2009 | Read more »
How do you satisfy your chocolate cravings?
Valentine’s Day is synonymous with chocolate, just view the seasonal aisle of any supermarket or gift shop. And while I love a box of chocolates as much as the next gal, what I really love is something homemade and decadent.
Here is one of my favorite chocolate cake recipes from my Hershey’s Make It Chocolate! cookbook. Please share your favorite indulgence in the comments section.
February 12, 2009 | Read more »
Favorite Winter Comfort Foods
It’s official: Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of winter this past week. When it’s cold and snowy, I like nothing better than a warm comforting meal; especially the aroma that permeates every room of my house as it simmers on the stove for hours.
February 5, 2009 | Read more »
Banana Bread Recipes
My family loves bananas; we eat two bunches a week, so it’s rare we have overly ripe, darkly spotted bananas around for baking. Last week, we overbought just so we could make banana bread. I love the below recipe because the bread comes out very moist, yet dense, with just the right amount of banana flavor complemented with chocolate chips. But it never bakes right. The center is never cooked through in the given amount of time and adding time makes the edges too brown and dry.
February 26, 2008 | Read more »
