One of the things that makes this steamy part of the summer bearable to my family is the gift of beautiful, juicy, flavorful tomatoes! I hope you have access to them in your part of the world. When the summer tomatoes are in season, we showcase them many meals a week. Tomato Sandwiches: Our Favorite … Continue reading Tomato Time: Grilled Green Tomatoes & Simply Perfect Tomato Sandwiches
I don't know if you have had Zoe's Kitchen in your area, but it was a favorite family restaurant for many years. It has recently closed, and while there are other similar restaurants (Tazikis and CAVA specifically), which we love, they just don't replace Zoe's Kitchen. I asked my family if they wanted to join … Continue reading Greuben Sandwiches: A Tribute to Zoe’s Kitchen
A couple of years ago, Dave and I got to travel to Maine and Vermont and spend time with our dear friend we met in college, Karin (pronounced kuh-RIN), and her amazing family. My favorite way to explore a place is through the perspective of a local, and the very best is getting to stay … Continue reading Karin’s Grilled Pizza
This weekend I reveled in gifts that keep on giving- namely Trick or Treat Cookies, a pot of Chicken Noodle Soup and Spotify's "recommended songs" feature. 1. Trick or Treat Cookies: I have shared this recipe with people before but realized I haven't posted it here. It's one of my favorite November goodies. After the days … Continue reading Gifts that Keep on Giving (Trick or Treat Cookies, Chicken Noodle Soup & Song Suggestions)
Summertime brings such a shift in our home- the lack of rhythms and schedules, and ways of being. The kitchen is a different space altogether. With teenagers at home and a son home from college- the kitchen seems to be in use all day and night- so much food, so many dishes, so many baking … Continue reading Standout Summer Salad: Peach Cherry Tomato Burrata Salad
For my birthday last year, my friend Melissa S. wanted to prepare her family's favorite meal for my family. What a treat it was! She knows me well and therefore invited me to come and cook with her and learn the recipe. Cooking with a friend + Learning new recipes + Sharing a meal together … Continue reading Chicken Piccata: Tastes Like Love to Me
Meatloaf is not a dish that is talked about much these days. I don't think it is because we are anti-beef, since in the U.S. we seem to be obsessed with burgers. Maybe people think meatloaf is a dated and tired dish. If that's you, I believe this Fresh Italian Meatloaf recipe (that my friend … Continue reading Cozy Modern Meat & Potatoes
Our family would be glad to have Mexican food/Tex-Mex multiple times a week. Sometimes we have a taco bar, other times these verde enchiladas, or Tostadas, or DIY Tortilla Soup, but thanks to Lucy's TikTok feed, she requested that we make a Nacho Table. It was on her "Pandemic Bucket List". It is a fun … Continue reading Nacho Table!
Julia Turshen’s new cookbook just came out- Simply Julia: 110 Easy Recipes for Healthy Comfort Food. I love her book, Small Victories and have used many of the recipes on repeat in my kitchen. I wrote about her perfect eggs HERE. Julia is a very accomplished cook and recipe writer. She is also a very … Continue reading Julia Turshen’s New Cookbook, Best Black Beans with Avocado Salad Recipe & a List of Tips and Tools
Soup is such a comfort. It's a gift to warm body and soul. On these cold winter nights, it's what I crave. I have found that soup is one way to give and receive love. That's how this recipe came to us. In mid December, my husband's dad was in the hospital in another state … Continue reading Comfort in a Bowl: Roasted Tomato & White Bean Stew
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