This White Bean Dip with Pita Chips makes a frequent appearance at my get-togethers. First of all, it’s a quick vegetarian dish to have on hand. The dip can totally be made the day before. You certainly can skip the homemade pita chips and just buy a bag, but the homemade chips are always a hit. The oregano on the chips works perfectly with the dip. Do keep a close […]
We are going vintage today with Judy’s Stuffed Peppers. Judy is my momma up in heaven, and her stuffed peppers were amazing and a staple of my life. Mom always used green bell peppers for this dish, but you certainly can make it with red, yellow or orange. She also used ground beef and rice, cheese, breadcrumbs and marinara. Now, I know sometimes she “cheated” using a jar of Prego […]
Salmon dinner pronto. This Broiled Salmon with Garlic, Mustard and Herbs by Giada DeLaurentiis is a cinch from start to finish. It’s done in less than 10 minutes. Cooking fast isn’t really my thing, but sometimes we need some quick ones up the sleeve. We must not waste anytime and get straight to business. In my efforts to help you plan your cooking plan, may I recommend making the mustard […]
Marble desserts are a fave of mine as they are delish and beautiful to see. This Marble Cake from the “Feast” cookbook by Nigella Lawson intrigued me as the batter has orange juice and zest in it. Orange and chocolate are a marvelous pairing in all forms. This may sound odd to you, but trust me, it’s just a fresh and lovely combo, especially in this cake. My family is […]
Chicken Caprese over Orecchiette – or really any short pasta that you lurve – is super summertime on a plate. Be sure to marinate your chicken and the grape tomatoes at least 30 minutes ahead. Honestly, the longer you leave them the more flavor they have going on. If you don’t groove on balsamic feel free to omit, but it adds a nice pop of flav, in my humble opinion.
