Category: EAT/DRINK
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Summer Squash & Potato Sauté
I’ve been playing with this recipe for the last few weeks. I loved the flavors, but had some difficulty getting the cooking time just right. It might not win a lot of beauty pageants and may have taken some time to perfect, but I couldn’t be happier with the results. Fresh summer squash, new potatoes, lemon and thyme slowly…
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Tomato, Basil & Whole Wheat Pasta
This recipe is summer personified. Roma tomatoes, fresh basil and whole wheat pasta make a wholesome and sunny meal that comes together in minutes. Because this recipe uses only a few ingredients, make sure the ones you select are of a high quality. Perfectly ripe tomatoes, good Parmigiano Reggiano and high quality evoo are essential to making…
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Grill Master
Slaving away at the grill is stereotypically a man’s job, but I think it’s one ladies should know a thing or two about. Now, I’m by no means an expert, who only believes in charcoal and takes a million precautions to make sure everything’s “just right.” Instead, I’m a lady who has an appreciation for the healthy quick…
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Squash, Elevated
I built something in the kitchen this week, a beautiful squash tower. Inspired by this torte and a potato napoleon recipe of Bobby Flay’s, it was delicious and quick to put together. But in my opinion, it is glamorous enough for company. (The inspirational recipes are awesome, but much more labor intensive. Save these for the…
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4th of July Inspired Food
With a long holiday weekend ahead, I’m envisioning barbecues with friends and leisurely meals at home. Between trips to the pool and new books, I plan to spend some time in my kitchen whipping together easy, seasonal meals. Here are a few of my go-to recipes for the hot days of summer. Quick Zucchini Saute Mango Slaw…
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Perfectly Easy Margaritas
A few years ago, we threw a birthday party for my Grandma. Family flew in from out-of-state and while we hung out at my parents’ house, my Uncle Steve made margaritas. They were unbelievably good, but fairly complicated. He’s a precise man and all of his hard work paid off. After watching his efforts, I got…
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Turkey Sloppy Joes
My husband has a handful of recipes that he can cook: sloppy joes, goulash, chicken fried rice and scrambled eggs. Last week, I tried to make his sloppy joes, but with turkey instead of hamburger. And I have to tell you, he sabotaged me. He denies it, but there was some very critical information missing the first time I…
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Dinner Party & Salmon via Sophie
This week I hosted one of the most laid back dinner parties I’ve ever had. I’m not even sure you could refer to it as dinner party it was so relaxed. It felt comfortable, just a few friends over for dinner. Instead of scouring my cookbooks for the right recipes, I made some easy, but…
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Artichoke, Chickpea & Prosciutto Pasta Salad
Admittedly, I’m not very good at potlucks. Most of the things I make are best served at my house, straight off the stove or out of the oven. Every time I’m invited to bring a side dish I find myself at a complete loss. Typically, I bring dessert, because I know it will taste fine…
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Confession
You might think, because I post elaborate dinners here, that I never tire of cooking. But, the fact is I burn out sometimes and don’t always feel like making dinner. This has been one of those weeks. On Sunday, I tried to make Gwyneth’s crab cake burgers and didn’t realize they needed to chill at least two…