It just so happens that it’s just as easy to make a frittata big enough to feed a crowd of eight or more, as it is to feed just one. So if I have unexpected guests at home or if I simply want to use up a bunch of ingredients in my fridge, a […]
Grilled Caesar with Shrimp
I love a good Caesar salad but honestly…it doesn’t compare to a grilled one! The flavors are more subtle, deeper and more complex. Add grilled shrimp or chicken and an intensely flavorful creamy dressing and it brings this simple dish to the levels of the sublime. One person can eat a whole head of […]
Marinated Crimini Mushrooms
Marinated mushrooms is one of those things I love to keep in my fridge because not only do I have an instant appetizer to serve my family or guests, but it goes great on burgers or as a topping to salads. They’re easy to make. Simple clean, cut and boil the mushrooms for a […]
Sautéed Zucchini and Tomato Pasta
When using fresh ingredients, sometimes the least you do to them, the better. Fresh ingredients don’t need a lot to bring out their flavor…they already are full of flavor. The job of cooking is to bring out the full flavor of the ingredients and it’s best when done in simple ways such as this […]
A Simple Summer Charcuterie Platter
Few things are better suited to a no fuss summertime meal than a simple charcuterie platter. The ingredients are pulled from things you have on hand along with things from your garden or farmer’s market at a time when they are at their height of freshness. A scrumptious platter is usually a mix of […]
Grilled Chicken Caprese
Some things simply are a natural fit, like this grilled chicken caprese. They come together seamlessly and work together brilliantly; the perfectly grilled chicken breast, the melted mozzella, the ripe juicy tomato, the fragrant basil…all finished off with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and sweet balsamic vinegar. The hot/cold combo makes this […]
Simple Summer Shrimp Soup
We’re having a heat wave in the Northeast for the last few days and soup seems counter intuitive but if you’re chilled in an air conditioned office or home, this flavorful soup may be just the thing…or just save it for a chilly or wet night. Either way it’s light, flavorful and so very east […]
Food Prep at Home Goes Pro
This ‘recipe’ was inspired when I had to use a variety of produce in my fridge after having been unexpectedly away for a few days. Not wanting to make a kitchen sink type stir fry (which at times I love and it always results in something interesting) I opted to use this as an […]
Curried Chicken Salad
This is a salad I learned how to make while working at a friend’s cafe in New Milford, CT called the Green Granary. It’s an inviting, cheery space where literally everything is good and organic. This curry chicken salad became a favorite of my son so I made it often over the years even though […]
Sautéed Brussel Sprouts with Bacon & Cranberries
I along with many others in the foodie world am having a love affair with brussel sprouts. For me it started this past Thanksgiving when I made them as side dished and in a stuffing. But the love affair has continued into this spring and this easy recipe which I served as a side […]
