I usually have cooked chicken in my fridge. It’s so convenient to add to soup, salads, sandwiches and in this case, a crazy good quesadilla with arugula as well as tomatoes and of course cheese. Quesadillas are always a good thing to make when we want something filling, tasty and fast. They are fuss […]
I first learned how to make this Curry Chicken Salad at my friends organic cafe and fell in love. Then my son got hooked on it and wanted it often…even as one of the offerings at his wedding. I ate half of it in this bowl before I remembered to take a photo. Later […]
I love having citrus water ready and waiting for whenever I want to fill a glass for myself or quests. Whether it’s with oranges or lemons…or sometimes even cucumber doesn’t really matter. What matters is that I drink plenty of it every day. I love how refreshing it looks on my counter and since […]
Eggplant Caponata Eggplant is one of the vegetables that people either love or hate. Many say it’s a texture thing. And though it may be, I think it’s more a flavor thing. If eggplant is not cooked thoroughly or well, it can be tough and tasteless. On the other hand a skilled preparation results in […]
I love having cooked chicken in my fridge because then I can make so much from it. Sometimes I make a batch of breaded chicken cutlets but this time I dressed the cutlets with lots of herbs de Provence and let them cook in chicken lemon broth. First I simply browned them in a bit […]
I had lots of fresh blueberries the other day and I wanted to use them in some sort of baked goods. I had made a blueberry lemon cake not too long ago for my son’s birthday that turned out terrific but this time I was baking just for me so I wanted something that would […]
I’m a big fan of big, flavorful, a meal in a bowl salads. I also love combining sautéed ingredients with raw ingredients to add to fresh, crisp greens. Hot over cold; different textures and a mix of flavors. The possibilities are endless so salads can be some of the most creative and fuss free […]
Pasta Salad Mediterranean Style What’s the major difference between pasta salad and macaroni salad you buy from the deli counter? Lots of things really, but the main difference is that the deli version is nothing more than pasta (usually elbow macaroni) with lots of mayonnaise Pasta salad on the other hand has far less […]
I love potatoes; fried, mashed, baked, roasted, sautéed…anyway you (or I or anyone) make them I’ll eat them. But very few ways beat the richness and depth of flavor as scalloped potatoes which combine, cheese, cream and butter baked into thinly sliced, layered potatoes. But all that creamy goodness can get a bit heavy, especially […]
There are a few prepared dishes I like to have in my fridge so I can make a meal in minutes or have something to pick on for a healthy snack. Usually they change with the seasons but currently these are my top three: tomato sauce, pickled vegetables (or gardiniera) and coleslaw. Yesterday I […]
