Did you grow up with the cylinder of cranberry sauce on the table at Thanksgiving or Christmas? It wiggled like an older version of jello. I loved that it was all at once tangy and sweet. We used to slice it according to the lines on it from being in the can forever. It was tradition. We knew … Read More
Halloween recipes are everywhere and thank goodness. Each year, I look for ideas to shock and amaze my family. I love watching their faces when they walk into the dining room. There is something about this holiday that brings out the boo factor in all of us. The truth is, I started making weird and wacky Halloween recipes … Read More
Do people say bow tie pasta because it’s easier to say than farfalle pasta? I love that farfalle means butterfly in Italian. This is one of my favorite pastas to use when making a salad. It’s just so pretty! I was inspired to create this dish while attending a birthday party. One of the guests arrived with a … Read More
After school is that block of time between pickup and putting our key in the door. Depending on NYC traffic, that can take up to an hour. When our daughter was younger, you could satisfy her with a juice box and a handful of saltines. Those days are over. She is growing up and as a result, she … Read More
Empanadas are becoming a favorite for quick and easy meals for my family. Trying to please a picky eater? All you need is the dough. Sometimes they are sweet and filled with apples and cinnamon. The ones I made today are savory with tofu and mushrooms. What’s really fun about making these empanadas is that you can make … Read More
Was last Tuesday your final official Taco Tuesday night? Did you wake up on Wednesday promising to quit meat? Yes. I understand. After a summer of hot dogs, hamburgers and BBQ, lots of people choose to regroup. That means there is a new focus on adding more fruits, grains and veggies to their plates. Maybe it’s the whole … Read More
I’m always down to make a quick fruit parfait. It’s one of the easiest desserts to make. No heat, minimal measuring and great flavor. Anytime you don’t have to turn on the oven during the summer months, you are winning. What’s also great about a fruit parfait is that you get to decide what fruit goes in it. … Read More