Turkey & Bean Chili
As you have probably surmised by now, I love chili!  The other day I wanted to make a chili that Charlotte could try; so, my go-to turkey chili which is super spicy did not fit the bill. I found this recipe in my new Real …
Month: November 2011
Giada’s Veal Marsala and Peas & Proscuitto
I love Giada! Much like the Barefoot Contessa, her recipes have never steered me wrong. Italian food is what I love most and Italy is my favorite country to visit. Giada, born in Rome, has made delicious Italian home cooking accessible to everyone. Her recipes …
Dinner Tonight: Done! Broccoli & Three Cheese Lasagna
Last week I picked up Real Simple’s Dinner Tonight: Done! on a whim at the grocery store checkout. I was hungry and the cover photo looked yummy! When I got home, I couldn’t believe I had picked up yet another cookbook but this one has …
Carbonara with a Twist
This pasta is a delicious twist on a traditional carbonara. The lemon gives the dish a bit of zest and the leeks lend some great flavor. And, of course there is great smokiness from the bacon. I used to think carbonara was a cream sauce. …
Chicken, Sausage & Peppers
First of all, this recipe is MUCH more delicious than the photo makes it appear. The dish is basically a quick version of traditional sausage and peppers which I love. The pickled cherry peppers and their juice add a great flavor; as did the hot …
Charlotte’s Beans & Pasta
As I’ve mentioned before Charlotte is a good eater but seems to gravitate towards vegetarian options. She’ll eat fish and occasionally chicken. But she loves cheese, beans, hummus, avocado, tofu. Here is a tasty pasta dish I made for Charlotte. It is packed with veggies …
Mexican Chicken Soup
My mother has been raving about this Barefoot Contessa recipe for some time. The cool fall weather prompted me to finally make it! This Mexican Chicken Soup — often called Tortilla Soup — has great flavor from the tomato, jalapeno, cumin, and coriander. Tortilla strips …