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 …
Quick and delicious weeknight meals
Poultry
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 …
Autumn Dinner: Pasta with Spicy Sausage & Kale
Autumn days and autumn nights, Autumn feelings and autumn sights. Leaves of red, yellow and gold, Afternoons so bright and bold. These are two lines of a poem I wrote in the fifth grade. I can’t remember the rest of the poem but I always …
Gwyneth Paltrow’s (?!) Grilled Chicken with Peach BBQ Sauce
I must say I was a little surprised to see Gwyneth Paltrow on the cover of Bon Appetit the other month. Obviously, her image has graced countless magazine covers but, after her macrobiotic phase, I typically don’t associate her with delicious food. But she has …
Easiest Stuffed Zucchini & Peppers
I bought some beautiful red bell peppers and zucchini balls at the farmer’s market. The zucchini ball seemed perfect for stuffing so I search for a stuffed pepper / zucchini recipe. My challenge was to find a recipe that did not involve rice or a …
Turkey Milanese
Tim and my go-to delivery restaurant is a place called Good in the West Village. We typically order their crisp turkey scallopine with arugula, ricotta salata & lemon-caper vinaigrette. I think we are single-handedly responsible for it becoming one of Good’s most popular items on …
Barefoot Contessa's New Cookbook, "How Easy is That?"
I received the latest Barefoot Contessa cookbook, How Easy is That, for Christmas. As usual, it is beautifully photographed and full of flavorful but simple recipes that rely on good quality, fresh ingredients. I don’t think there was a single recipe in the book I …
Weeknight Chicken: Chicken Stir Fry Wraps
Here is a super easy and flavorful weeknight meal with an Asian flair! Just a few comments…I used orange bell peppers because they looked much fresher than the red bell peppers in the store. I also used chicken breast tenderloins and then sliced those in …
Slow Cooker Recipes: Tex-Mex Chicken & Beans
Here is another slow cooker recipe! This is a Mexican-style chicken and beans recipe. There is a little heat from the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce and you can add extra spice or reduce the spice depending on what type of salsa you use. I …
Weeknight French: Quick Coq au Vin
I love Coq au Vin! Actually, I cannot fathom how someone wouldn’t love this dish. Chicken braised in red wine with mushrooms, shallots and lardons…mmmm! A perfect dish for a chilly night. But, as with all braised dishes, Coq au Vin must simmer for hours …