Zucchini Parmesan Fritters
I have a new kitchen toy. It’s called a Veggetti and turns vegetables into long noodle-like strands. It’s fast and easy to use with minimal clean up. I like it so, yes, you can expect a few more recipes from me in the near future utilizing this gadget. I have never deep fried anything before. The thought of all that oil in my food – and the house … Read More...
French Onion & Mushroom Soup with Garlic Herb Croutons
O. M. G. This is so good, it’s downright naughty! You know on my FAQ page where I said that when I cheat, I make sure it’s worth every morsel? This is a perfect example. In fact, with this recipe, I fell so hard off the wagon that I left 25 feet of skid marks on the road before landing upside down in a ditch. Cheese. Bread. Butter. My … Read More...
Eggplant Marinara with Black Olives Onions & Basil Over Pasta
I had the pleasure of going to the dentist office to have a mercury filling replaced. They warned me the filling next to it might need replacing too. As far as I’m concerned, do what you have to while you’re in there so I don’t have to get my face drilled on a second time. And sure enough, it ended up being a two-fer. I’m as thankful as the next … Read More...
Baby Kale & Red Cabbage Salad with Apples Pine Nuts & Pesto Dressing
I did it again last weekend – went grocery shopping without a list and no idea what I wanted to cook. I ended up buying way too much. Then to top it off, my husband goes out of town at the last minute, leaving me with an overloaded fridge and a healthy dose of guilt as I realize something is going to get wasted and I can’t stand waste. Maybe I’ll … Read More...
Asian Noodles with Green Beans Tofu & Green Onions
I’ve been making this dish for years because I love the flavors and its hearty, satisfying bite. Usually I make it in the summer. Maybe I’m getting ahead of myself now that spring flowers are starting to show up in the stores and we’ve had a week-long break in the frigid temps in the Midwest. Although I know Chicago is in for another cold snap, I … Read More...
Kale Stuffed Mushrooms
When going to a party, nothing thrills me more than to glance at the buffet table and see that someone has made stuffed mushrooms. I absolutely love them. I would eat them every day if I could. However, I have yet to find a way to make them quickly. So when I do make them, there is usually a special occasion involved. We are celebrating my niece’s … Read More...
Ciao Vacation Chow – Stuffed Butternut & Acorn Squash
I’m back and trying to adjust to the 100 degree difference from the paradise I just left to the reality of where I live. Do you ever come back from vacation and scheme what you would have to do in order to live permanently in the exotic locale you just visited? Make a list of pros (perfect weather, powder beaches, work while overlooking crashing waves … Read More...
Vacation Chow – Part 3
Despite my best efforts to eat as well as possible and use massive amounts of Purell, this is the first vacation where I've been sick. I'm not one for going to the doctor unless absolutely necessary, but finally realized I had to do something or miss out on the rest of my vacation. I wasn't quite sure what to expect with a medical center outside of … Read More...
Vacation Chow – Part 2
I can't believe I woke up this morning with some type of virus. Well, I guess if I have to be under the weather someplace, it might as well be laying on a beach in the Caribbean. To try to jump start my immune system back up, I made a fruit smoothie from these gorgeous fruits we've been ripening in the sun on the balcony. And no, I didn't turn it … Read More...
Vacation Chow – Part 1
Greetings from the islands! We left on Tuesday and it's taken this long to defrost my bones. I have no idea how many posts I'll get out while on vacation but will try my best. Hey, I'm on island time, Mon! And yes, getting ready for vacation had a lot to do with my New Year's Resolution. I don't want to put all those pounds back on, so I'm … Read More...