Parents often say their kids won’t eat anything. Fights. Hunger strikes. Terrorist negotiations. Oh yes, dinner can be a nightmare for many adults trying to just get through to bedtime with their beloved offspring. Allow me to present a solution, dear desperate readers: Stir fry. Yes, stir fry them into a frenzy of eating and not complaining. One of the many hits in my house with kiddo is stir-fry. Yes, […]
A colorful soup is just what I love, and this Vegetable Soup au Pistou from Melissa Clark’s “Dinner in French” cookbook is no exception. It features some of summer’s finest goodies – tomatoes, zucchini and string beans (and peas if you are like me and want to just add some in). I know the heat and humidity of summer may not lend themselves to soup dining, but perhaps you will […]
Mexican Night is always a win at mi casa. While tacos are our standby, I decided to shake things up recently with Chicken and Shrimp Fajitas. My marinade below makes enough for 2 pounds of protein. I did 1 pound chicken and 1 pound shrimp. The chicken can marinate from 1 to 6 hours, while the shrimp marinates for just 30 minutes. So plan accordingly! I slice up the peppers […]
I was able to snag a head of Jersey cauliflower a couple of weeks ago at a farmer’s market, so I was inspired to make this super yummy Cauliflower Chickpea Curry. I use sour cream in lieu of coconut milk due to my food allergies, but you could totally use coconut milk, which is more traditional in Indian cuisine. I like to serve this over basmati rice or brown rice. […]
My Lean and Green Soup is currently one of my faves. It’s perfect to whip up when you want to eat clean. But a sprinkle of cheese on top ain’t gonna hurt ya! I never skimp on taste, and this soup’s flavor is awesome! It features zucchini and baby kale, plus your standard soup veg: carrots, celery and onions. I add a can of cannellini beans. You could totally go […]
