Garlic knots are a fun baking project to do at home, especially with the kids. I always keep pizza dough in the freezer, so these are easy to whip up anytime. They go great with soup and a salad or really as an accompaniment to any dinner. You can dip in marinara or pizza sauce as well. The ingredients are the basics I always have on hand: butter, garlic, dried […]
This is a great recipe to have for when the zucchini crop is bumpin: Roasted Mexican Zucchini. It’s simple and full of great, earthy flavors. The lime juice and fresh cilantro add a pop of brightness. I always have garlic powder, onion powder and cumin in my pantry. If you can’t get fresh cilantro, just use fresh parsley. I omit the cheese, but I’m sure it’s fab. This is perfect […]
These are officially my go-to for chicken tenders effective immediately. Parmesan Chicken Sticks are superb. They are crispy and juicy and well absolutely perfect. Thanks, Barefoot Contessa. Her recipe calls for placing the chicken on a stick, but I omit that step. I also place my cooked chicken on a dish with paper towels to soak up excess butter/oil. I use Cento seasoned bread crumbs. As always, when making cutlets […]
Crab Cakes are a fave of The Husband – and my Mom, actually – so I occasionally rock them out as a little surprise in the daily din repertoire. This recipe is fabulous because it really highlights the crab and has very little filler. It comes from Chrissy Teigen’s “Cravings” cookbook. I know she isn’t the most beloved of celebrities at the moment. In fact, The Husband was shocked that […]
There are two types of people: Bakers and non-bakers. I am 150 percent totally a baker. So, I bring to you with great joy the most fantastic recipe for classic chocolate chip cookies ever. Of course, it’s from my girl Betty Crocker. Look how gorg: Perfect color and texture! Now, I was born and bred on the chocolate chip recipe right on the back of the Nestle’s chocolate chips. And […]
