Amy’s Smoked Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Years and years ago, we were at an evening paddle party and our friend, Amy brought the most delicious soup to share for dinner. It was a soup she had enjoyed while… Read More
Art and Food in NYC
For the past many Februaries in recent memory, my husband and I have spent a weekend in New York City. He has an annual meeting he attends that coincides with either Valentine’s… Read More
Cherry Tomato and Eggplant (or Butternut Squash) Curry
Almost three years ago, I posted a recipe for homemade Chana Masala from Meera Sodha’s colorful book, Made In India. It’s delicious and if you love chana masala as much as I do,… Read More
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
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
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
Quinoa “Risotto” with Shrimp and Asparagus
I am writing while watching snowflakes fall outside. I know it’s early March, but winter is welcome to take its leave any time. I want to feel the warm sun on my… Read More
Bacon and Egg Risotto
On very rare occasions when I was growing up, my mother would prepare breakfast for dinner. The menu was typically bacon and eggs accompanied by Thomas’s English Muffins. Family breakfast was not just… Read More
Turkey Luleh Kebabs
Last fall, my husband and I spent a weekend in Maine with some very dear friends and members of their family. It was a mix and match kind of weekend with people… Read More
