In these hard times, it’s fair to say I’m cutting corners and clipping coupons every chance I get. Have you thought about laying down the steak knife for a few meals a week? Trading meat for beans is a great way to keep more cash in the bank while still having a super satisfying dinner. Black [...] [...more]
Chicken soup is easily one of the most comforting foods in the world. Nothing is better when you think the common cold might just do you in this time around. This version of chicken soup is made with store bought chicken broth and one of those rotisserie chickens you can pick up in the deli [...] [...more]
A big, beautiful Caesar Salad is absolutely one of my favorite dishes. You can find Caesar Salads at just about every restaurant you walk into these days, but finding an authentically delicious one is more of a challenge. Caesar Salads originated in 1924 when chef Caesar Cardini made the salad at his popular restaurant in [...] [...more]
It’s that time of year again! The time of year, just after the holiday food madness, when most of us focus hard on eating well and taking care of our bodies. Call it a New Year’s resolution or call it an appropriately timed diet, but whatever you name it, it’s all about conscious [...] [...more]
I’m in trouble. I’m in serious trouble. All I can think about is lasagna. Literally. That’s it. All I can think about is how I want a giant heaping plate of lasagna and warm, crusty bread. I’m forced to stop by the grocery store on my way home, buy the goods [...] [...more]
I’ll admit it, sometimes instead of turning on the heater in my house, I just decided to roast myself up some dinner. The oven works wonders on heating my apartment, plus nothing is more comforting than a simple roasted chicken dinner when the weather cools down outside. Roasted Chicken Breast with Garbanzo Beans, Tomatoes and [...] [...more]
I don’t know about you, but I’m often overwhelmed by all of the fancy ingredients that some stir fry recipes call for. Between the shoots, the water chestnuts and the fancy oils and vinegars, I usually just give up before I’ve even started. I think I’ve found a recipe that will help me [...] [...more]
I’m totally a sucker for a chicken and rice dish. It’s one of my favorite comforting dinner go-to recipes. There are two awesome things about this recipe: it’s totally kid friendly and you only have to dirty one pot in the making of dinner. Kids can usually handle chicken, rice and [...] [...more]
What do you want for dinner, soup or stew? Yes, I ask the hard hitting questions. Soups are served as a lovely first course. Think creamy pumpkin soup or summer pea soup. Not exactly the kind of food that will fill your tummy and stick to your ribs. [...] [...more]
This pasta dish looks like the perfectly satisfying cold weather dinner. With cream, sweet Italian sausage and wild mushrooms, this might just be the dinner of my dreams. What are you putting on the table tonight? Sausage and Mushroom Penne Gratin Gourmet November 2008 1 pound dried penne 1 pound bulk sweet Italian sausage 2 tablespoons olive oil, [...] [...more]
