tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79149221502885697672024-03-19T04:52:11.963-04:00i make good food.A delicious blog devoted to everything food related. I'll be cooking, eating, and blogging every bite.Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10165768336597709707noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7914922150288569767.post-86261729509548739312011-12-18T22:51:00.002-05:002011-12-18T22:59:22.620-05:00nana candy.You'd think that after over two months of ignoring this blog I would be giving you much needed strategies to avoid unwanted extra holiday poundage... tips to survive the near dozen holiday parties you will or have already attended this month... a healthy recipe or two to make for yourself in an effort to stave off the the dreaded winter bloat...
Well, I am sorry to disappoint but I just have toJillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10165768336597709707noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7914922150288569767.post-27978934578736786922011-09-27T21:53:00.000-04:002011-09-27T21:53:56.828-04:00crock pot pot roast.
It's officially fall and that's the beginning of my cooking season! By now you must have realized I have a slight obsession with my crock pot. Tonight I made a pot roast, complete with all the veggies and homemade gravy. I prepped it all the night before and put it in the fridge overnight; this morning I set it to low and left it for the day. I was a little nervous about it, but it Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10165768336597709707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7914922150288569767.post-63801197487388807142011-09-08T16:30:00.002-04:002011-09-08T18:57:39.275-04:00mussels with white wine and garlicThis was my first go-around at making mussels at home and it was super easy. Unfortunately I didn't remember to document the cooking progress until the tail end so there are only a couple shots of the finished product:
This is one of those dinners that looks fancy and labor intensive but is actually really simple. Mussels are a very inexpensive protein source-- they're affectionately Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10165768336597709707noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7914922150288569767.post-74646794862881079952011-06-02T21:06:00.000-04:002011-06-02T21:06:20.062-04:00shrimp shrimp!I wasn't exactly sure what qualifies a dish as shrimp scampi, so I decided to look it up... It turns out scampi literally means shrimp, so shrimp scampi= shrimp shrimp! Further investigation revealed that scampi does refer to a style of preparation in which shrimp is cooked in butter and garlic. Well there you have it, I made shrimp scampi.
This dinner was totally thrown together on a whimJillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10165768336597709707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7914922150288569767.post-54898110562659257482011-05-10T18:45:00.000-04:002011-05-10T18:45:01.498-04:00crock pot buffalo chicken.I know, I know... "Really? Another unseasonable crock pot recipe?!"
Yes, really. Slow cookers are typically reserved for the winter and usually yield hearty comfort foods perfect for cold snowy nights. But lets think about it differently, shall we? In the heat of the summer, the last thing you want to do is heat up your kitchen with an oven, am I wrong? Of course I'm not.
Now Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10165768336597709707noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7914922150288569767.post-24095613636477621122011-05-07T00:21:00.001-04:002011-05-07T00:31:49.472-04:00crock pot porridge.I know what you're thinking, the weather has finally changed and it's time to clear up some real estate on your counter where your crock pot once sat. But before it gets too hot and humid, you really need to try this recipe. At the very least save it and dust it off in the Fall.
I should preface this post with a little back story on why I am making porridge of all things.
I got a callJillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10165768336597709707noreply@blogger.com46tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7914922150288569767.post-80824010408989150792011-03-16T21:06:00.000-04:002011-03-16T21:06:14.878-04:00Irish Cupcakes! This blog post requires a preliminary warning:
***This is not a typical I Make Good Food post in that it is NOT a healthy recipe. We are talking two sticks of butter, people!
With that being said, I don't believe it is realistic to say one will never eat candy, real ice cream, or fried chicken. Even us dietitians, whose purpose in our professional life is to advocate healthy Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10165768336597709707noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7914922150288569767.post-16903448627008531512011-01-27T21:15:00.000-05:002011-01-27T21:15:20.544-05:00lasagnaWhat do you get when you combine another snowy day, a vat of leftover tomato sauce and an ambitious blogger?? You guessed it, lasagna! This was actually my first attempt at lasagna (I'm a bad Italian!)... I guess I've never needed to make it myself with a momma like mine around! Lasagna is very conducive to healthy modifications. By making three simple swaps I am ditching Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10165768336597709707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7914922150288569767.post-73399792352735154432011-01-25T20:09:00.001-05:002011-01-25T20:12:12.021-05:00Eggplant RollatiniIt's been a few posts since my last eggplant recipe, so enter the Eggplant Rollatini post. I am actually shocked I haven't blogged about this recipe already-- it's one of my favorite dishes! It seems like a fancy presentation but it's actually pretty simple. You've heard me say this before, but I'll say it again: in lieu of pasta, pair with the vegetable of your choice. I opted for steamed Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10165768336597709707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7914922150288569767.post-16670425486724559062011-01-12T19:52:00.001-05:002011-01-12T20:14:04.057-05:00chocolate pecan cookie bitesAfter a long workday involving a VERY snowy and cumbersome commute, homemade chocolate chip cookies were just what I needed. Similar to my latest post, this isn't necessarily a super healthy recipe, but maybe just a slightly better choice than your run of the mill cookie by making some clever substitutions.
I used a little bit of whole wheat flour in addition to white to add a little fiber, Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10165768336597709707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7914922150288569767.post-77062600443388351242011-01-11T21:46:00.001-05:002011-05-10T18:45:43.845-04:00guiltless buffalo chicken finger salad.I wish I could preface this recipe by boasting about all of it's amazing health benefits, but unfortunately there is not much to report... we are talking about buffalo chicken, people. But what this recipe lacks in nutritive value, it gains in flavor!
I always try my hardest to make foods that pack a nutritive punch. But sometimes it's more important (and gratifying) to simply tweak Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10165768336597709707noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7914922150288569767.post-47686093057351841832011-01-09T18:47:00.001-05:002011-01-09T20:48:53.490-05:00Lentil soup.I know, I know... it's been a while, I'm sorry! The craziness of the holidays unfortunately got the best of me and I've been neglecting the blog-- turning to old recipe standbys leaving me with nothing to share with you all. But fear not, the blog is back! And I am easing back into this with a simple lentil soup. It's great to have soup in the fridge for those nights when Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10165768336597709707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7914922150288569767.post-91262250378721406902010-11-22T19:27:00.001-05:002010-11-22T19:27:24.478-05:00Autumn Spice TrifleHere it comes, another beloved pumpkin post! Today we had a potluck at work to celebrate Thanksgiving and I chose to bring dessert. With amateur baking skills and a time crunch (not to mention an aversion to pies), I had to think of something quick and simple.
And now answer me this, who does not love a good trifle?? What's not to love... It's a giant bowl of pudding, cakeJillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10165768336597709707noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7914922150288569767.post-71097001524336633352010-11-18T21:12:00.000-05:002010-11-18T21:12:34.109-05:00spicy turkey burritos!My roommate and I made a trip to The Meat House in Brookline to stock up on some high quality meats and some fancy treats. This little specialty shop located in Coolidge corner--and several other locations in MA including one in Beverly-- has everything a "foodie" could ever want (boasts the website). As a self-proclaimed foodie, they couldn't have been more right. With so many Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10165768336597709707noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7914922150288569767.post-2500482340449375192010-11-15T19:00:00.000-05:002010-11-15T19:00:14.223-05:00super simple baked ziti
Okay it's Monday night, I get it... you had a fabulous weekend, but it went by WAY too fast. Now the dreaded Monday is here and your work day was painfully long. The last thing you want to do is spend hours in the kitchen slaving away to make dinner. Well then this is the recipe for you! Baked ziti is such a simple thing to whip up and it's a perfectly filling cold-weather mealJillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10165768336597709707noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7914922150288569767.post-8343916650821559362010-10-22T21:36:00.000-04:002010-10-22T21:36:35.690-04:00Apple Stuffing Pork ChopsI just can't get enough of the flavors of fall, seriously by far the best season for food! Tonight I made an apple stuffing, complete with apples picked from Russell's Orchard in Ipswich. I bought a harvest loaf from Russo's Market in Watertown... which as an aside deserves a post all on its own. The self proclaimed food lover's food store, this market is full of unique produce Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10165768336597709707noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7914922150288569767.post-91159740728352183912010-10-17T22:34:00.000-04:002010-10-17T22:34:49.973-04:00Stuffed chicken breastIt's Sunday, and that only means one thing: I'm getting my cookin' on in the kitchen! My friends Rachel and Steph came over for a lovely dinner. Steph brought squash soup which I didn't get the recipe to but was mucho delicioso! And I made chicken breast stuffed with goat cheese, artichokes, sundried tomatoes, and spinach. I had thought of it a couple weeks ago and it's Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10165768336597709707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7914922150288569767.post-27227135794770357102010-10-11T20:28:00.001-04:002010-10-11T20:34:01.878-04:00apple crispI spent Saturday at Russell's Orchard, enjoying the fall smells of hot cider donuts, apples, and that indescribable crisp autumn air. With a coffee in one hand and raspberry mint scone in the other, I rode the hayride with the masses to enjoy the beautiful fall day. Scouring the trees for the perfect fruits, my bag was chock full of Cortland, Empire, and Macintosh apples in no time atJillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10165768336597709707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7914922150288569767.post-2505649123286617372010-10-10T14:29:00.001-04:002010-10-10T14:30:03.147-04:00chicken chiliDust off your slow cooker, we're making chili! This recipe is very simple, but the cooking process is a bit lengthy, but just remember-- patience is a virtue. This is a naturally low fat, hearty meal and very forgiving on the wallet. And full of fiber, this chili will definitely keep you feeling satisfied until your next meal.
**I apologize for the limited pictures, I was in Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10165768336597709707noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7914922150288569767.post-12324703228720367622010-09-29T23:02:00.000-04:002010-09-29T23:02:55.471-04:00Pumpkin baked beef stewIt's that time of year when pumpkin starts invading any and all other foods, even in the most unsuspecting places, pumpkin bread, pies, muffins, lattes, pasta, ice cream, beer, where does the madness end...? Well if I had it my way, it never would. Everything is better with a little pumpkin!
Well now I think I've jumped off the pumpkin deep end. This innovative squash recipe Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10165768336597709707noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7914922150288569767.post-15215480397677404302010-09-27T18:33:00.001-04:002010-09-27T18:37:16.982-04:00Roasted Brussels SproutsIf ten years ago you had put a plate of Brussels sprouts in front of me, I can guarantee I would have turned my nose up at them. My family never ate them growing up and I remember one aunt boiling them and the smell alone made me cringe. But since then, I've dabbled in vegetarian life and have really opened up my mind to try new things. I tried these little green delights for Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10165768336597709707noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7914922150288569767.post-67926815976845764552010-09-26T20:48:00.000-04:002010-09-26T20:48:21.980-04:00Eggplant parmigianaI know what you're thinking-- Eggplant, AGAIN?! This girl has a sick obsession with that stuff!! Well, I am well aware of this vegetable monopolizing the blogisphere, but a) it IS delicious and b) they were only a buck a piece at the Brookline farmer's market, how could I resist!
Oh and yes, you read that correctly, I've moved back to the city!! Actually since my last postJillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10165768336597709707noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7914922150288569767.post-85845863971886179232010-08-24T19:19:00.000-04:002010-08-24T19:19:57.631-04:00spicy eggplant basil stir-fryWhen I hear eggplant and basil, my mind goes straight to the delicious Italian dishes I grew up with but tonight I'm straying from the norm. Our basil is growing like weeds out back and I just got an eggplant and jalapenos fresh from a family friend's garden (my eggplants aren't quite ready for harvest just yet). I've had eggplant basil dishes at Thai restaurants before and love the Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10165768336597709707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7914922150288569767.post-8127287078815007082010-08-17T20:58:00.002-04:002010-08-17T21:15:40.380-04:00Good Enough to Blog About: The Rustic Leaf BistroIn addition to sharing recipes and healthy tid-bits of information on the blog, I'd like to start a new series of restaurant reviews! I'll be scoring the restaurants with a total of 20 possible points, with three subscales including taste/quality of ingredients (10 points), location/ambiance (5 points), and value (5 points). To kick things off, I'd like to share my recent experience Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10165768336597709707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7914922150288569767.post-65421807366241030862010-08-09T02:21:00.001-04:002010-08-09T12:26:43.239-04:00cous cous with crunchy roasted chick peasThis recipe is a product of scouring my cabinets and throwing together some hodge-podge ingredients to make a quick and simple meal... I was in a dinner pinch, I was pressed for time and definitely would have settled for a baked sweet potato for a quick dinner but I was ridden with guilt because my last blog post was well over a week ago. So desperate to create a blog worthy recipe Jillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10165768336597709707noreply@blogger.com2