So, this summer my son was on a pickle kick. We did a few quick pickle recipes, once of which involved red onions. These are so good on Taco Night or on top of your burgers. The longer you leave the onion slices in th brine, the better they taste. Pickling always seemed to be a bit intimidating, but I gotta say the process couldn’t be easier!
As the weather takes a chillier turn, soup is totally a must. My Pasta e Fagioli is a guaranteed hit with young and old. My son has loved this for years! For best results, let the soup simmer for a long time. Give it like 45 minutes. And most importantly, cook the pasta in a separate pot of water. That way, all the wonderful broth isn’t soaked up by the […]
Fresh baked goods are one of the greatest things ever, in my humble opinion. So, whenever I have a moment to whip up a fresh batch of anything, I go for it. These Buttermilk Cheddar Biscuits are totally amazing. The recipe is a Barefoot Contessa from her cookbook called “Back to Basics.” Now, buttermilk is not an ingredient I have on the ready like ever. But, you can make up […]
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 baby spinach. It freezes beautifully. It is best to use brown or green lentils for this soup. I love Goya […]
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 of cookies from this recipe. It makes only 12. But…..they are GINORMOUS. Which, thrilled the boy. Natch. They are also […]
