It’s March! Spring will be on our doorsteps soon, and that means it’s time to prepare for a very important holiday: Pi(e) Day! Celebrated each March 14, there’s no better way to honor pi than with baked goods. So, let’s … Continue reading Recipe Exchange: Pie

Now that the holidays are behind us, a lot of people are buckling down into their new diets. Eating healthier doesn’t have to be a chore, though! There are plenty of winter veggies that can pack a flavorful punch if … Continue reading Recipe Exchange: Greens

Welcome to the new year! As your resident food obsessive, I look forward to reading about and experimenting with all of the recipes and dishes you all bring to the group for 2021, and we’re kicking the year off with … Continue reading Recipe Exchange: Shellfish

2020 may have been a craptacular year, but it did get more people into the kitchen. Thanks to all for the recipes you’ve contributed, and if you have suggestions for future themes, let me know. As for today, let’s close … Continue reading Recipe Exchange: The Full Menu

We’re in the midst of Hanukkah, Christmas is almost upon us, and there’s still Kwanzaa, Boxing Day, and plenty of other holidays to go, leading up to New Year’s Eve. Every family has their own food traditions, and with 2020 … Continue reading Recipe Exchange: The Holiday Season

Thanksgiving is behind us, the weather has turned, and it’s time to warm the cockles of our hearts. We’ve already covered Spring & Summer drinks, and now it’s time to give us your best Autumn & Winter Drinks for the … Continue reading Recipe Exchange: Autumn & Winter Drinks

So…it’s been an odd year for every aspect of society, and now it’s time to see how the garbage fire of 2020 is going to affect the holidays. Our Canadian friends have already been through the gauntlet of Thanksgiving, and … Continue reading Recipe Exchange: Thanksgiving

I think autumn is the best eating season, but today, we’re going to tackle a subject that can be enjoyed year-round. It’s time to talk Sandwiches. Here on the Avocado, the sandwich tournament generated much heated debate, but in the … Continue reading Recipe Exchange: Sandwiches

As the weather up here in the NorHem turns colder, the lure of chili becomes stronger and stronger. Our household has already experimented with two new types, and that’s not even counting the tried and true recipes that we’re sure … Continue reading Recipe Exchange: Chili

Raw veggies too boring for you? Looking for a way to perk up those crackers? Just want your place to be permeated with the smell of cheese bubbling away in the oven? Great, now’s your chance! As requested in last … Continue reading Recipe Exchange: Dips

I’m not sure how engaged you are with the news right now, but things kind of…suck? Like, a lot? Everyone has their own ways of coping with stress, of course, but there’s one method that is almost guaranteed to improve … Continue reading Recipe Exchange: Cookies

It’s time for the Recipe Exchange thread’s first foray under the sea! Fish and seafood is too vast a topic to handle within a single post, so for today, we’re going to focus on how you prepare that weeknight staple: … Continue reading Recipe Exchange: Fish (Filets and Steaks)

Today’s Recipe Exchange is all about the magical fruit! Beans aren’t just good for making your ass trumpet or as an even trade for your beloved cow. There’s so much variety in the bean family, the recipe potential is almost … Continue reading Recipe Exchange: Beans

Fruit is such a vast category, and it’s used in such a multitude of ways, that we really should give some of the subcategories time to shine. First up on the cutting board is Citrus. Let’s see what you’ve got … Continue reading Recipe Exchange: Citrus

As I was mulling over what this week’s theme should be, it occurred to me that I haven’t posted any meat-centric recipe exchanges yet. How silly of me. Let’s correct that now with some carnivorous concoctions. Jump in and give … Continue reading Recipe Exchange: Pork

Some food topics are simply too broad to tackle within a single post. There’s no way we’re going to cover The Staff of Life over the course of a Monday afternoon, so let’s split it up a bit. For today, … Continue reading Recipe Exchange: Non-Loaf Bread

With all due respect to pizza, I think we know what the true gift of Italy is. Is anyone ever not in the mood for pasta? There are almost limitless ways to prepare it, and I’m constantly finding new ingredients … Continue reading Recipe Exchange: Pasta

Need an idea for an appetizer? A dessert? Or something that can just be scooped out of a bowl for a handy, protein-packed snack? Nuts to the rescue! Since they come in such a vast variety, there are countless ways … Continue reading Recipe Exchange: Nuts

What on Earth was wrong with the generation before mine? When I was a kid, vegetable dishes were wretched. I’ve never been a picky eater, but back then, even I turned my nose up at mushy lima beans or the … Continue reading Recipe Exchange: Vegetarian & Vegan

In a normal world, it can be tough to find the time to cook in the morning, but now that everyone is stuck at home, kitchens have kicked into high gear. So today’s recipe topic: Breakfast. Breakfast recipes vary wildly … Continue reading Recipe Exchange: Breakfast

Hey, welcome back, you Culinary Connoisseurs! The Recipe Exchange thread has been dormant for a while, so I’ve offered to take over hosting duties, and humbly offer my services as a bona fide food obsessive. A few notes up front: … Continue reading Recipe Exchange: Spring & Summer Drinks