Quick and delicious weeknight meals
Keeping with the French bistro theme, I made mussels several weeks ago. White wine, garlic and mussels….mmm…nothing is more delicious! I decided to try this recipe because I was intrigued by the addition of saffron and a touch of half and half to a more …
Yes, I know…it has been a very long time since I posted. I was on vacation on the Jersey Shore and then went back to work full time last week so it’s been tough to find time to blog. I have been cooking but it’s …
Here is another great summertime meatless Monday recipe using everyone’s favorite summer veggie — corn! If you are looking for a way to enjoy corn other than corn on the cob, this is a delicious and unique pasta sauce. The corn pesto and bacon combination …
Here is a delicious vegetarian pasta recipe I made recently using my favorite food of summer — tomatoes! I had some beautiful heirloom cherry tomatoes that I used. Roasting them only intensified their wonderful flavor! I would have enjoyed the tomato – caper – breadcrumb …
I haven’t gotten into the rhythm of posting since Charlotte was born but don’t think that means I haven’t been in the kitchen! I have been cooking. Weekly Fresh Direct deliveries, augmented by the occasional trip to Chelsea Market, have allowed me to have food …
I made this delicious summer salad to go along with ribs last weekend. I love zucchini and think it is one of the real culinary treasurers of the summer and this salad is a great no-cook way to put the veggie to work. The lemon …
We had our friends Pam and Tony over last week to meet Charlotte. I decided to make dinner but wanted to prepare it ahead of time. I made Barefoot Contessa’s Chinese Chicken Salad which everyone loved and served an Asian Slaw on the side. I …
Here is a super quick and easy Meatless Monday recipe perfect for the summer when tomatoes and basil are in season. I didn’t make any changes other than drizzling some balsamic vinegar on the basil salad. Tim and I both enjoyed our “Caprese” quesadillas! And, …
Here is another recipe I found while shopping for groceries on Fresh Direct. As I try to find time to prepare dinner with a newborn, I’ve been looking for recipes that are quick and healthy (so I can lose the baby weight). This recipe — …
Here is a great summer meatless Monday recipe. The recipe is super quick because you do not cook the veggies before grilling the quesadillas. I love using my grill pan to make quesadillas. I usually just lightly brush the pan with olive oil or spray …