My Fabulous Roasted Potatoes with Red Onions are the perfect partner to any roast or meat you may be feasting on. I often cook these while the meat is resting. You may also do it ahead of time and then reheat them before serving. The potatoes, red onions, garlic and rosemary are a perfect combo. And they smell heavenly while cooking. My son always requests these. They are nice as […]
The problem with sheet pan dinners – in my humble opinion – is that they elements do not always cook evenly, despite what the recipe claims. I find this to be the case especially when potatoes are involved. But dear readers, this Greek Chicken Thighs and Veggie Sheet Pan Bake is fail-proof. No potatoes are involved. You can of course serve this lovely, colorful easy peasy dish with a side […]
Lemon Spaghettini is zesty and dreamy. You can enjoy it all on its own, but I often serve it as a side with a chicken or pork or salmon dish. It also pairs well with crab cakes. Here it is with delish skinny pork chops with an herb sauce: This dish screams summer, but we eat it all the yearlong. It is so the color of sunshine.
Cheesy Orzo, courtesy of Rachael Ray’s 20 Minute Meals II book, is a dish I’ve been making for more than 20 years. It is the perfect side dish for literally anything and everything. I always have the ingredients on hand – orzo, broth, onion, garlic, grated Parmesan. That’s really all you need. As is usually the case with a Rachael Ray recipe, the portion size here is huge. So, I […]
Every mom is looking for ways to get some veg into the systems of her offspring. My Couscous Primavera does just that. It’s perfect for a light lunch or a side to any meat, fish or burger. Zucchini, onion, peas and grape tomatoes are my star veggies in this dish. Lemon juice and fresh basil brighten it up. And a sprinkle of feta at the end gives it a salty […]
