This Parmesan-crusted crispy chicken dinner with creamy lemon pasta and zucchini turned out way better than I anticipated. Why? Because, truthfully, I’m not a big chicken breast fan. There. I said it. I’d rather eat pork, beef or fish. A plain grilled chicken breast is so…meh. BUT this is a chicken recipe that I can… Continue Reading
The month of April is rapidly coming to an end and May is beginning. Which means the beginning of summertime-esque recipes in the kitchen! Yeah, I know that summer doesn’t start until June. But who can wait that long? I’m ready for flip-flops, sangria, sand, and grilled burgers right NOW. Who’s with me? So in… Continue Reading
Here’s a quick and easy recipe for a summer night with fresh bell peppers, kielbasa and whole grain pasta. It’s simple: saute the vegetables and kielbasa, cook the pasta, and mix it all together. I like kielbasa, but if you don’t, feel free to use any cooked sausage or meat that you prefer. You can… Continue Reading
Yep, it’s snowing again. Looks like winter is here to stay. Time to hunker down and do the obvious – make some soup. After all, if you’re stuck in your house, it might as well smell good with something simmering on the stove. Growing up, my dad always made concoctions with beans and greens (and… Continue Reading
Ahhhh…springtime! Stuck in the house with an infant these past few cold months, I’ve never been more ready for warm weather than I am now. I’m even looking forward to weeding. Wait – did I actually just type that? The sunshine and heat must be going to my head. Anyhoo, during these early days of… Continue Reading
The winter blues make me crave comfort foods. If candy corn were still on the store shelves, I’d be devouring them by the handful. But since they aren’t, I settle for my second favorite comfort food – pasta. And the most comforting of all pasta dishes is my grandmother’s pepperoni and broccoli pasta. My Italian… Continue Reading
Last night, I decided to make a pasta meal and use up a bunch of stuff in my fridge/pantry. Plus, Richard LOVES my pasta dishes. And this one was particularly good, if I do say so myself. In case you want to make a carb-coma-inducing-yet-deeply-satisfying meal, here’s the recipe. Before I begin, let me just… Continue Reading