I’ve been making this Lentil Salad all summer long to go with a sandwich or to just eat on its own. Lentils are packed with protein and fiber and are so good in salads and soups. Be sure to use brown or green lentils for this as red ones become much too mushy to hold their shape. Feel free to swap out the veg you love. If you feel like […]
Minestrone is one of my faves and this recipe from wonderful cookbook called The Food Lab by J. Kenji Lopez-Alt is absolutely fabulous. It was such a wonderful use of my Jersey Fresh veggies. I particularly love that it calls for fresh cherry tomatoes. The taste is so fresh! A couple of deviations from the recipe for me included: 1. I seasoned each layer of veg as I added them […]
Snacking is such fun. Here’s a healthy alternative to chips and such: Roasted Chickpeas. One lowly can of chickpeas can transform into a crunchy and yummy delish treat for young and old. My son especially loves them! The two keys to successful roasted chickpeas are as follows: Dry them out on towels for at least an hour. But, I like to leave them out for a few hours, honestly. And, […]
Garlic Shrimp Bruschetta was created many many years ago when The Husband said one Lenten week that all he wanted was some shrimp atop of nicely toasted Italian bread. It’s been in my repertoire ever since. And, since The Son came along, he loves it, too. Although this last go around he opted to eat the shrimp sans toasty yummy Italian bread due to his new wires on his braces. […]
I always love a new chicken recipe, and this one featuring chicken thighs and red peppers did not disappoint. Crispy Chicken Thighs with Red Peppers and Capers comes from Giada’s Italy cookbook by Giada DeLaurentiis. I doubled the amount of chicken, so I cooked the eight thighs in two batches on the stovetop – four at atime. I did not use as much oil as Giada calls for. For instance, […]
