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””
Category Archives: Recipes
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”
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”
Deli Turkey Makeover
Seriously most lunch meat from the grocery seems so unappealing. How do they get that turkey breast so large? What else is in there? Why do you feel a Sahara inspired thirst after having a sandwich? For years I've catered to my little guy's desire for the ordinary sandwich with nitrate nitrite gluten free organicContinue reading “Deli Turkey Makeover”
U Need Granita?
Brief but meaningful. Take unloved fruit (melon, pineapple, citrus, stone), purée with 2-3 tablespoons sugar, add a shot of citrus. Taste, adjust.Park in the freezer in shallow dish. Scrape with a fork, from the outside towards the center every 30 minutes for a couple of hours. Voila, granita! FYI if it freezes too hard,Continue reading “U Need Granita?”
Breakfast with Nemo
I wanted to up the game for my French toast. But I had no cream, no brioche, etc. I did have the usual suspects – bread, eggs, 1% milk, heavy duty butter. I mini searched the Internet and came across the following recipe. It's how I usually make French toast with the addition ofContinue reading “Breakfast with Nemo”
I Am Not A Restaurant! 