Quick and delicious weeknight meals
Here’s a quick cacciatore with chicken and sausages. It was delicious and perfect for a cold, snowy night. Despite the two pints of grape tomatoes, the tomato flavor was not dominant. Some reviewers of the recipe mentioned adding tomato paste. If you want more tomato …
This is an easy homemade mac and cheese that will please kids and adults! Tasty with the added benefit of a bit of broccoli in the dish. I followed the recipe as written, using a mild cheddar. The only addition was including a bit of …
After making some less than stellar chicken thighs, I was on the quest for a better technique. This recipe was easy and delicious!! In addition to the salt and pepper, I added a touch of Italian seasoning. But other than that, I followed the recipe …
Here is a delicious fall soup recipe I made last week. It was super tasty — great smoky flavor from bacon and the parmesan, tomato, kale, and white beans are a great combo. I made a couple of small modifications. I didn’t have a parmesan …
I’ve made this wonderful and quick Bolognese from the Barefoot Contessa before. But in an attempt to be lighter on carbs, served it over spaghetti squash on Monday night. I love pasta and nothing will ever truly be a substitute but this was a pretty …
After the decadent meal of Orecchiette Carbonara with Charred Brussels Sprouts, I decided to make a lighter dinner last night. For the fish, the recipe recommends tilapia or catfish filets. You simply season the filets with salt and pepper and cook in a frying pan …
After making my first disappointing Barefoot Contessa dish on Saturday, I was very happy to make a super tasty dinner tonight! The recipe is a variation on a carbonara with the delicious addition of Brussels sprouts and lots of Pecorino. Not many notes on this …
When I started this blog back in 2009 (holy sh%t it’s been that long!), I said I would post the winners and the losers. This dish wasn’t a loser but it didn’t come together as I had hoped. The sauce didn’t thicken as described in …
Here’s a light and healthy dinner that only requires one pot! The broth has a nice flavor from the shallots and lemon. The meatballs — which are gluten-free — are quite tasty thanks to the garlic, shallots, scallions, and red pepper flakes. The braised kale …
When I was a kid, I loved Highlights Magazine! Doesn’t everyone remember the hidden pictures? The publishers of Highlights now have High Five for the preschool set. Charlotte adores this magazine. We read each issue cover to cover multiple times! She loves the stories, the …