Quick and delicious weeknight meals
We were supposed to be in the Berkshires this weekend with friends but unfortunately Charlotte got sick. We planned to get our tree and really get into the Christmas spirit. Instead, I was in our apartment for 48 straight hours. But I did have the …
As I mentioned earlier, Tim and I have purchased another half-steer from White Flower Farm in Connecticut. Last year, we were amazed by the quality of the meat, how fun it was to find different recipes for the various cuts, and how quickly we actually …
Brrr….it is frigid in New York City! Here is a great stoup recipe to keep warm on a cold night. Rachael Ray uses the word stoup to refer to a dish that is heartier than a soup but not quite a stew. As is the …
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 …
Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! We had a great holiday with Tim’s family and Charlotte loved her first big holiday. Tim’s brother and his wife hosted Thanksgiving. I brought two pies — an Apple Crumb and a Pecan Pie. I had never made a …
As my readers know, I love tomatoes! I love a juicy Jersey tomato simply sliced in the summer. And I love all the wonderful things you can do with canned tomatoes in the fall and winter. A good marinara sauce and tomato soup are among …
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 …
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 …
If you love black bean soup, you’ll enjoy this slow cooker recipe! How amazing are slow cookers! I love throwing the ingredients in the cooker and then coming home 10 hours later with dinner prepared. This recipe was especially appealing because, as you know, I …
Looking for a tasty weeknight chicken recipe? Here another delicious recipe from my gal Giada. What I love about this dish is that it tastes like it has been simmering for hours but only requires about 30 minutes of prep and cooking. The prosciutto, wine, …