Recipe: Quick Chicken Parmesan

Posted on July 13, 2009 - Filed Under chicken, dinner, quick and easy | 2 Comments

After coming back from vacation last week, I had a rough time getting back into the rhythm of blogging. That transition from relaxation to dedicated workerbee sure is a hard one, isn’t it? That’s why there was only one recipe last week. Forgive me, there will be more recipes this week. Promise.
So let’s talk favorite [...]

Garden Fresh Marinade: Rosemary Garlic Pork Chops

Posted on June 15, 2009 - Filed Under dinner, pork, protein | 3 Comments

Knock, knock!
That’s what Paige says when she’s running into a room. It’s her own special way of announcing her presence. It brings an ear-to-ear smile to my face just to think about it. She is so sweet, so smart and so loving … I couldn’t ask for more. And this weekend, she impressed me as [...]

My Two Great Kids and Easy Low-Fat Salt and Pepper Chicken Breasts

Posted on April 19, 2009 - Filed Under chicken, dinner | 3 Comments

Yesterday afternoon, Paige woke up long before Will from their afternoon nap, a very rare occurrence. Apparently all that fresh air really did him in. Finally, as it neared evening, I had to wake him up. Paige was munching on tasty low-fat chocolate chip cookies and scampered into their bedroom with me. Did she boast [...]

To-Die-For: Honey Garlic Chipotle Flank Steak

Posted on April 4, 2009 - Filed Under beef, dinner | 3 Comments

Until a few years ago, I had never even heard of flank steak. Chuck, cube, sirloin, strip, porterhouse, filet, T-bone . . . those were all fine and recognizable. But flank steak? No clue whatsoever. And it’s certainly not the sexiest of names so I didn’ t have high hopes.
Finally, after reading about it again [...]

Kid-Approved: Garlic Soy Stir Fry

Posted on February 22, 2009 - Filed Under Feeding Kids, dinner, lunch, quick and easy, rice | 5 Comments

In my single days, a mainstay of my cooking was stir fry. It is just so easy. Chop up a few veggies, toss it in a pan with a little oil and stir, stir, stir until the vegetables are done, then add sauce and serve over rice. If you are feeling particularly ambitious, you might [...]

Fresh Picked: Kale Pesto

Posted on September 12, 2008 - Filed Under dinner, pasta | 7 Comments

A few years ago, Will was the kid on the beach afraid to leave his little chair and get his toes sandy. He used to scream about it being dirty. But children grow and change. Yesterday I watched at a distance as Will studied the periwinkles, hermit crabs and minnows that inhabit the tidal pools [...]

Double Duty Food: Basic Beef

Posted on September 9, 2008 - Filed Under Feeding Kids, beef, dinner, leftovers, pasta, pizza, quick and easy, sauce | 2 Comments

I love – LOVE – the ease of food that can do double duty. For instance, a roasted chicken like the one mentioned on the Everyday Food blog today can be Sunday dinner, Monday chicken tacos, Tuesday chicken and rice and Wednesday chicken salad. Talk about a blessing for a busy, harried mom — or [...]

Hawaiian Turkey Meatballs

Posted on January 10, 2008 - Filed Under Healthy Cooking, dinner, turkey | 6 Comments

I’ve been cooking almost daily. I love cooking so that’s a chore I totally don’t mind doing. And there are several great benefits to cooking at home, instead of getting take out or going out. For one, a meal made at home is cheaper than one in a restaurant. That’s always a good thing. For [...]

Pan-Grilled Zesty Turkey Scallopini

Posted on December 29, 2007 - Filed Under Poultry, dinner | Leave a Comment

I did exactly what you are not supposed to do when planning to lose weight: I set a date to begin the dieting phase. I know, it’s silly and stupid to put it off. And in most cases, it is a set up for failure. After all, isn’t the whole point to renovate your eating [...]

Totally Yum: Bacon Cheddar Barbecue Chicken Rollatini

Posted on November 17, 2007 - Filed Under chicken, dinner | 3 Comments

How can you go wrong with chicken, bacon, cheddar and barbecue? You can’t! This dish is as easy as it is tasty, and better yet, it looks impressive (which is one of my favorite things: when something is easy but looks like it can’t be). My husband raved about this. My son gobbled every bite. [...]

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