Author: Susan Leiser

Italian, Soups, Vegetarian

Lentil Soup with Baby Spinach and Lemon Juice

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Lentil Soup with Baby Spinach and Lemon Juice is just what the nutritionist ordered. I love to eat this after a weekend of going out or attending parties. The burst of lemon juice at the end is very refreshing. This soup is filled with veg – carrots, celery, onion and […]

Baking, Desserts

Next Level Cookies

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As part of my cooking-with-the-kiddo project this summer, Ina Garten’s Giant Crinkled Chocolate Chip Cookies were baked and devoured by my enthusiastic 11-year-old. We watched Ina rock these out on her TV show, and Evan declared, “Mommy, we need to make these.” So, do not expect a big whopping batch […]

Italian, Pasta, Soups, Vegetarian

Tortellini Soup with Spinach and Tomatoes

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This easy pot of Tortellini Soup with Spinach and Tomatoes has very few ingredients, but it is packed with flavor. You can easily double the recipe for a bigger crowd. I used chicken broth and bouillon because that’s all I had, but you can totally make this all vegetarian. If […]

Italian, Main, Pasta

Pasta with Turkey Sausage, Peas and Mushrooms

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I so love this recipe: Pasta with Turkey Sausage, Peas and Mushrooms is packed with flavor and requires minimal effort. This is perfect for those of you who don’t groove on a saucy pasta. Of course, The Jersey Girl grooves on all pasta, but to each his own! The recipe […]

Baking, Desserts

Calling All Chocoholics

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These are called Triple-Chocolate To-Live-For Muffins. They are absolutely divine. My son love love loves them. They are great for bake sales because they pack up well. There’s no frosting involved. So, they are also your kind of treat if sweet, sugary icing is not your thang. The muffins come […]