Quick and delicious weeknight meals
I have been cooking, but it has been tough to blog with a 4-month-old baby and a full-time job so I have a bit of a backlog of recipes to write up. Here is a delicious chicken recipe that both you and the kids will …
I thought something with a little heat might encourage Baby O to enter the world. Since it is Cinco de Mayo, I turned to Mexico for inspiration. These chipotle shrimp tostadas looked very tasty and relatively easy to throw together. I made a few additions …
This is the perfect spring dessert! The cake is so fluffy and moist — thanks to the milk and whipped egg whites. And, it is filled with wonderful sweetness from the brown sugar and some tartness from the lemon. Not many suggestions to improve this …
I love roasted vegetables! Here is a very easy roasted broccoli and cauliflower recipe perfect for a weeknight meal. The garlic and red pepper flakes give the veggies a little something extra. Roasted Broccoli & Cauliflower with Garlic and Chile Adapted from Everyday Food, March …
I made this recipe the other week and thought it would be a good recipe for the week after Thanksgiving since everyone has probably eaten too much turkey and might want a meat-free meal. The bread pudding was very easy to make and was tasty. …
The fall chill in the air has me on a bit of a comfort food kick. Tonight I was thinking mac ‘n’ cheese but homemade macaroni and cheese on a weeknight is just too much work. While this recipe lacks the creaminess and cheesiness of …
It’s apple season! And, that means apple pie! The Little Pie Company in our neighborhood has the most delicious Sour Cream Apple Walnut Pie so I searched online for a similar recipe. I didn’t find one with sour cream in the recipe but I found …
I found this recipe on Food & Wine’s website today. I was surprised how little time was required to make this Thai classic. The key to the dish is Asian fish sauce. For those of you who have not smelled Asian fish sauce, it does …
This recipe takes some time but it is definitely worth it. If you are looking for a quicker version, take a look at my Mediterranean Fish Stew. But the broths don’t compare — there is a wonderful richness from the slow cooking of the broth …
BEWARE…THIS RECIPE IS FOR SPICY FOOD LOVERS ONLY! It was a stormy afternoon and evening in the Berkshires so I thought some Mexican food would bring a little brightness to the day! Last time we were in Mexico, the hotel we stayed at had delicious …