Farro and Broccolini Gratin
Well, this week started out with a bang. I went to load my wordpress to get started on a blog post for the first time in 3 weeks, only to find a… 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
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
Southwest Quinoa Salad
There are a few personal items that I find worth splurging on from time to time. If I had to pick the item I am particularly passionate about, it would be handbags.… 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
