Once or twice a week my family either goes out to dinner or we do takeout. But since there are five other nights of the week that means there are five other nights when I have to make dinner for the family. Okay, I don’t have to make dinner, I want to; and that means… Continue reading Vietnamese Chicken Meatballs
Category: Entrees
Blood Orange Beef Stir Fry
Fruit is one of my favorite snacks. There’s absolutely nothing better than picking up an apricot, peach or plum and taking a huge bite out of that soft sweet flesh. Unfortunately you can’t get fresh plums or peaches this time of year. If you want fruit, your options are somewhat limited to apples, pears and… Continue reading Blood Orange Beef Stir Fry
Grilled Kale and Pancetta Risotto
I discovered kale early last year during my quest for a healthier diet. C’mon, admit it. When the new year comes around we all try as hard as we can to be healthier. And if you’re anything like me that goal lasts… oh… about a month… maybe. Although the quest never seems to last too… Continue reading Grilled Kale and Pancetta Risotto
Sausage, Pear & Gruyere Pie
Spring and summer are considered big fruit seasons, but believe it or not there are still a few fruits available during these cold winter months. What is that fruit you ask? Why apples, pears and all different types of citrus, of course. While there are plenty of apple recipes out there (don’t worry, I will… Continue reading Sausage, Pear & Gruyere Pie
Pasta Fagioli
If there’s one thing I love it’s pasta. Spaghetti and meatballs, lasagna, ravioli, tortellini, baked ziti… if pasta is a main ingredient, odds are I’m on board. And while I’ve tried numerous kinds of baked pastas or noodles with a variety of sauces, the one thing I’d never had was a pasta soup. I’d heard… Continue reading Pasta Fagioli
Red Wine Risotto with Clams
A little over a year ago I started working for Sheknows.com writing a daily dinner column called “Tonight’s Dinner”. I’ve had such a good time writing for them and creating these recipes, I thought I’d start sharing some of my favorites with you. From now on every Monday I will pick my favorite recipe from… Continue reading Red Wine Risotto with Clams
Heirloom Tomato Sauce
The other day I was on Twitter talking with some of my favorite foodies when the discussion turned to spaghetti. With everything being Thanksgiving and pumpkin oriented, why we started talking spaghetti is beyond me. Maybe it had something to do with Jen’s recent post about her Basil Meatballs or maybe it was the fact that it’s… Continue reading Heirloom Tomato Sauce
Chili
It’s been cold and rainy here the last few days and that means one thing. Comfort food. There’s nothing better on cold, blustery days than chili. Well, maybe macaroni and cheese or beef stew. But I’d have to say, my favorite cold day meal has got to be chili. It only takes about an hour… Continue reading Chili
Easy Enchilada Bake
I hate to admit it, but sometimes there are days when I just don’t want to cook. You know the days I’m talking about: the ones where you’re running around like a chicken with your head cut off and you still aren’t able to get everything done on your “to do” list. These are the… Continue reading Easy Enchilada Bake
Chicken Breasts with Mushrooms and Cream
In my previous post I promised another recipe from Julia Child. This time it’s her Chicken Breasts with Mushrooms and Cream. As with the bruschetta, I first got the idea for the chicken from the great food porno Julie & Julia. In the movie, Julie Powell has made it her mission to create all the recipes in… Continue reading Chicken Breasts with Mushrooms and Cream
Crustless Quiche
I love quiche. Sometimes there’s nothing better than a slice of hot cheesy goodness. And I don’t care if it’s totally vegetarian or heavy with meat. As long as it’s got cheese and eggs, I’m happy. One of my favorite quiches is Trader Joe’s Broccoli and Cheddar. It’s sooooo yummy. Well one night a few weeks… Continue reading Crustless Quiche