Tag: Giada De Laurentiis

Frittata with Asparagus, Tomato, and Fontina

Frittata with Asparagus, Tomato, and Fontina

Looking for a Sunday brunch recipe?  Here is a delicious and easy frittata!  I made this last Sunday for Tim’s family and everyone seemed to enjoy it. I doubled the eggs and whipping cream — I had made the recipe once before and it really 

Simple Summer Desserts: Mascarpone with Raspberry and Pineapple

Simple Summer Desserts: Mascarpone with Raspberry and Pineapple

My brother and his family are in town from Ohio for a wedding we’re all attending tomorrow on the Jersey Shore.  Last night, my mom had my aunt and uncle over for dinner so they could see my adorable niece Rebecca. My mom made this 

Balsamic BBQ Sauce

Balsamic BBQ Sauce

We had guests in the Berkshires this weekend — our friends Jason, Maria and their son Peter and Jared, Molly and their pooch Griffey. Everyone was on target to arrive around 9pm on Friday.  We had been hoping to arrive around 7pm but our drive 

Bridal Shower Luncheon: Summer Salads Galore!

Bridal Shower Luncheon: Summer Salads Galore!

On Saturday, my mom and I hosted a bridal shower for 25 in honor of Tricia — my oldest friend.  The shower was at the bride’s parents house in beautiful Spring Lake, NJ. My mom and I cooked all the dishes — an array of 

Bridal Shower Recipes: Penne with Beef & Arugula

Bridal Shower Recipes: Penne with Beef & Arugula

This dish was absolutely delicious the day we made it but I think it lost something overnight.  It didn’t refrigerate super well and I would suggest serving this dish the day you make it. Only a couple of minor notes.  We cooked the strip steak 

The Weeknight Gourmet's 100th Post!

The Weeknight Gourmet's 100th Post!

I started this cooking blog one night in late January and really wasn’t sure how it would be received or if I’d enjoy writing it. I have been pleasantly surprised by the positive reception from my readers and how much I enjoy communicating my culinary 

Giada's Pork Milanese

Giada's Pork Milanese

Taste: **** Difficulty: Easy Cleanup: Quick When I was grocery shopping on Tuesday night, the store had a special on very thinly cut pork chops.  I bought a package not knowing how I planned to prepare them. Yesterday afternoon I did some searches for “thin 

Me Want Cookie: Almond Blueberry Cookies

Me Want Cookie: Almond Blueberry Cookies

I made these cookies on Friday night to serve on Saturday at our brunch.  I couldn’t imagine six people eating a whole batch of cookies but I forgot the Ogilvie men were coming over.  There wasn’t a single cookie left to bring to my mom’s 

Dinner for Kaylin's Parents: Turkey and Artichoke Stuffed Shells with Arrabbiata Sauce

Dinner for Kaylin's Parents: Turkey and Artichoke Stuffed Shells with Arrabbiata Sauce

Uncle Tim and Aunt Jess have a new niece! We are very excited to welcome the littlest Ogilvie!  Tim’s brother Doug and our sister-in-law Julina are the proud parents of Kaylin Ruth Ogilvie, born on March 27th.  (Our first niece Rebecca Grace Jewell was born 

My Perfect Lunch: Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese

My Perfect Lunch: Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese

After a vigorous snowy hike in the quarry near our house, I was excited for a perfect winter lunch – tomato soup & grilled cheese. My mom has made this hearty tomato soup for me and I think it is delicious.  The rosemary and red