Latest Recipes

Side Dish, Vegetarian

Roasted Mexican Zucchini

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 […]

American, Appetizers, Chicken, Main, Party Food

Chicken Tenders Done Right

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 […]

American, Main, Seafood

Crab Cakes: More Crab, Less Filler

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 […]

Baking, Desserts

The Lowdown on Chocolate Chip Cookies

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 […]

Italian, Pasta, Vegetarian

Always a Hit: Lemon Fusilli with Arugula

It’s good to have recipes in your back pocket that are always a hit. Such is the case with Lemon Fusilli with Arugula. The recipe is courtesy of Ina Garten – the one and only. It is from her cookbook “Barefoot Contessa at Home.” I love this cookbook. It is filled with classic recipes that work again and again. With this pasta dish, I like to use half and half […]