If you think I have my hands full with moving in less than 3 weeks and all that there is to do, how about we add to the scenario that my husband had spinal surgery last week? No, I am not kidding. In actuality, we are very fortunate. He has been suffering for several years…
Tag: dinner
Bruschetta (First of the Season)
Although the tomatoes are not at their peak as yet, I couldn’t resist serving this bruschetta as our appetizer the other evening to go along with the Tuscan Style Chicken Under a Brick. I have planted a small pot of genovese basil and some purple basil even though I will only have several more weeks…
Tuscan-Style Chicken Under a Brick
With just about a month to go until we move the days have been flying by at breakneck speed. Over Memorial Day weekend we were in upstate New York celebrating our niece’s college graduation. It was a beautiful event, and one we would not have missed. Now that we are back home there is plenty…
Spinach, Orange, and Candied Almond Salad
Our best friends had a dinner party for us and some of our friends over the weekend at their beautiful home. In June they will have been in this home for just two years. Prior to this they had lived down the street from us. We were 8410 and they were 8401…we had a connection…
Pan Fried Chicken Breasts with Orzo
I hate when this happens! I haven’t posted on my blog for almost 3 weeks. We are approaching the home stretch of our upcoming move, and life cooking as I know it is no more. In the last few weeks my husband and I have made a trip to San Luis Obispo to check on…
Ina’s Linguine with Shrimp Scampi
Here’s a recipe from Ina Garten aka The Barefoot Contessa that never disappoints. It is one I have made numerous times. It is quick and delicious, and you will likely have most of the ingredients on hand, except the shrimp. It’s a good idea to keep a bag of shrimp in your freezer for use…
Corned Beef and Cabbage with a Twist
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! Although we are not Irish this day will always be one we celebrate because our oldest son was born on St. Patrick’s Day 1975 at 8:36 pm in Chicago. With our upcoming move on the horizon we are really looking forward to celebrating birthdays with our sons once again since incredibly…
Baked Pasta with Sausage and Four Cheeses
With spring on the horizon there still remain enough wintry days to cook up some one dish meals such as this Baked Pasta with Sausage and Four Cheeses. Soon we will be turning our thoughts to all the great grilling possibilities, and endless salads and such that will be heralded by the opening of the…
Pappardelle with Porcini and Garlic
This is a delicious quick dish for any night of the week or for guests. I’ve been making it for years. Although the recipe suggests porcini and pappardelle almost any kind of mushrooms and most pastas will do. You can’t miss with this classic blend of sauteed mushrooms, garlic, parsley, and Parmesan or my favorite…
Cheesy Mac and Cheese
Every now and then I get an uncontrollable craving for mac and cheese. Since my husband’s love for cheese is limited to a chunk of Jarlsberg or melted mozzarella on his pizza or Chicken Parm I can’t use him as the excuse for why I would make this large pan of Cheesy Mac and Cheese…