Turkey Meatball Casserole
Happy New Year! Have you fallen into a 2019 rhythm yet? I haven’t found mine just yet. One of our daughters is still home from college and my calendar has been peppered… Read More
One Pot Spicy Chicken and Rice
I am going to squeeze in one last recipe before we wrap up 2018 next week. I mean, who couldn’t use a quick and easy dinner that is made in one pot,… Read More
Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts
The year is quickly coming to a close which means there are just a few posts to fit in before I take my usual break to recharge my blogging batteries at the… Read More
Much Ado About Something and Horiatiki Hummus
Thank you to everyone who commented on the blog last week or sent me a note. Julie’s story touched many of you in different ways and it was unanimous that you all… Read More
Skillet Roasted Chicken with Preserved Lemons and Olives
I just heard on the news that we should get ready for the Presidential 2020 campaign ads to start as soon as Wednesday of next week. Can you stand it? I wish… Read More
Comfort Food Round-Up
I am out of town this week so my cooking has been a bit limited as I have been largely on my own. I am enjoying the quiet and being alone with… Read More
Brussels Sprouts Cacio e Pepe Pizzettes
Back in February, Ina Garten posted a picture to her Instagram of a cacio e pepe brussels sprouts pizza that she enjoyed at Danny Meyer’s latest New York restaurant, Martina Pizzeria. The… Read More
Ina’s Roasted Tomato Basil Soup
At the suggestion of my friend, Joan, I have been reading a book called The Comfort Food Diaries: My Quest for the Perfect Dish to Mend a Broken Heart, written by Emily… Read More
Za’atar Chicken with Lemon Yogurt
Planning a menu can be a real challenge, even for the most experienced cooks. Finding delicious recipes to prepare is often the easy part. But there is always the question of what… Read More
Pineapple, Spinach and Ginger Agua
I used to buy a lot of magazines. But now with so much content online, I have to admit that I rarely buy the printed versions unless I am traveling. Recently, I… Read More
Ottolenghi & Goh’s Coconut, Almond and Blueberry Cake
Summer is simply the best time of year to rediscover the true flavors of so many fruits and vegetables. Corn is sweet and succulent, green beans and cucumbers taste almost like the… Read More
Vegan Hemp Heart Pesto
I may have mentioned this before on the blog, but I once went on a date with a man who referred to the fourth of July as the half-way point of summer.… Read More
