It always pays to have a plan. My goal? Make sure the kids eat vegetables intentionally or not, and bribe my son's friend who is staying with us through food. So I set my plan in motion weeks ago asking for a list of his faves. I got back a string of ingredients and aContinue reading “Bold Flavors, Soft Tacos”
Monthly Archives: February 2013
Brownie “Homework”
It's still winter…excuse number one. Contractors have finally started to bandaid the damage from my girl Sandy (as in hurricane) and the dog has been vocally enjoying their company. That, combined with whatever they're doing on the roof- Excuse number two. As for number three…ladies, need I be specific?! And that's why today is brownieContinue reading “Brownie “Homework””
No Hassle Hasslebacks
Hey there, I'll keep it short and sweet. These potatoes are called Hasselback after their origination in a Swedish hotel. You can get more elaborate, but olive oil, salt and russets are perfect just like this. Part of our roast chicken Sunday night dinner…and not a potato was left over. Peel and cut potatoesContinue reading “No Hassle Hasslebacks”
It’s A Wrap Chicken
I wanted to make my guy a romantic dinner for two. Turns out it was more like twelve, what with the pile of kids in the basement for movie night (thank you Trader Joe's frozen pizza!), but we try. Anyway I've been thinking about making this chicken for a bit. I can't exactly tell youContinue reading “It’s A Wrap Chicken”
Unemployment Pasta
Here's what happens when lifestyle radio hosts have no radio job – they cook…I mean, I cook. Here's the beauty of this pasta. It's cheap, it's easy, and you can make it in the middle of the day. Also meat free, fiber rich, heart healthy and vitamin C centric. Mostly this pasta with sugar snapContinue reading “Unemployment Pasta”
Chicken Kabobs
About a million years ago, when I was a whole different person who cooked a lot less but loved to eat, I met my best friend in Turkey. Back then we specialized in confounding parents and traveling as far away as possible. I can't remember why we even picked Turkey except neither of us hadContinue reading “Chicken Kabobs”
Kale Caesar-ish
Love love love Caesar salad! It's something about the tart and the rich and the salty goodness. I make a version in my mini food processor, mostly to disguise the anchovy so I don't get feedback. I apologize for the ballpark recipe. I've never measured this one (Caesar recipes are so personal!). Plus I'm lazy.Continue reading “Kale Caesar-ish”
Next Day Sauce
I am a sucker for pasta shapes. There, I've said it. This weekend my guy and I played tourist, strolling through New York's Eataly among other places. Actually, the day couldn't have gone better. Street parking during the winter in New York is a gift and plays to my frugal nature. Jam was the originalContinue reading “Next Day Sauce”
Quick Sauce and Even Quicker
I have no Nonna but I do have an Italian food loving mom, so Sunday often as not saw sauce cooking away on the stove. Some was destined for dinner, the rest for the freezer. And you can plan ahead like that too. I like to call freezer ready foods money in the bank. TheContinue reading “Quick Sauce and Even Quicker”
Best Breakfast
There is nothing better than a “no recipe recipe”. As this one is a super flexible breakfast – even better. Good bread, fresh ricotta, your favorite jam and sliced, toasted almonds (with a little kosher salt in a dry pan). That's it. By season sub in tomatoes & fresh herbs for the jam and almonds,Continue reading “Best Breakfast”
I Am Not A Restaurant! 