Better Than Sex? (Frozen Grapes)
Mention frozen grapes in any Weight Watchers meeting and listen to the sighs of remembered pleasure. In my meeting a few weeks ago, one member claimed she found them as satisfying—and addictive—as ice cream. Now, I’ve been hearing about the wonders of the frozen grape for close to a decade. They’re no secret. But the ...Keep Reading
Roasted Pineapple
It happened again. At the supermarket the other day, there were lovely, aromatic pineapples on display. Good price, too. I selected carefully, sniffing the bottoms as I’d been instructed by somebody or other (why do I trust these people?) until I found one that smelled distinctly pineappley. Sugary. Delighted, I brought it home and refrigerated ...Keep Reading
Cookooning in a Blizzard (with Frittata and Tomato-Rice Soup)
Don’t know ‘bout you, but here in lovely Brooklyn we’re snowed in. It started around 11:30 this morning and it’s been quietly blanketing us all day—they say we might get as much as two feet by the time it stops tomorrow. I love New York in the snow. My ceaselessly vibrant, beautifully gritty city becomes ...Keep Reading
Chicken a la Cono, Debbie Style (Chicken with Potatoes, Mushrooms, & Vinegar Peppers)
You may recall my rave about Cono & Sons O’Pescatore, our favorite old-school Italian joint. Well, my Weight Watchers meeting is around the corner from the restaurant, so after losing another 2.2 pounds tonight (yippeeee) I was inspired to recreate my favorite dish, Chicken a la Cono. I’m shocked, absolutely shocked, but it came out ...Keep Reading
A Quick Ratatouille-ish Stew
18:30 Friday January 7, 2005. It’s been dark for nearly two hours already. S and I are just back from the Laundromat (oh, for a washer and dryer of one’s own!) and we’re getting hungry. I open the fridge and find: One good-sized eggplant with a dent in the side. Four medium zucchini. A red ...Keep Reading
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