Monthly Archives: September 2011
My kids said, what?! {but, I loved it}
I think the title to this post says it all, don’t you? The combination of the flavors from this epicurious recipe were amazing. Perfect for a rainy, fall day. My kids were looking behind me to see if I had … Continue reading
Filed under Vegetable Recipes, Vegetables
Seasonal Cooking Traditions {pumpkin bread}
It just seems natural doesn’t it? With the arrival of fall we look forward to our own traditional recipes of the season. Traditions evoke memories and sort of connect past generations to the present. For many of us, those are the coveted recipes we’re … Continue reading
Filed under Baking, Vegetables
Honey-Mustard Chicken
So, let’s say you’ve got a lot on your plate {pun intended} after the kids get home from school. Maybe, it’s soccer practice, a baseball game, piano lessons or Cub Scouts, but you’ve got to get dinner on the table … Continue reading
Filed under 5 Ingredient Recipes, Chicken Recipes
Fall Inspirations + Grapefruit Vinaigrette
Over the weekend the temperature dropped down into the low 60′s, which was pure heaven after a hot and steamy southern summer. Of course, it drizzled all through my son’s t-ball game. He didn’t care one bit but the fans … Continue reading
Filed under Inspirations, Vinaigrette Recipe
Blondies + {Kindergarten Homework}
My kindergartener came home with his very first homework packet yesterday. You would’ve thought he came home with a brand new Transformer in his backpack. He was that excited. He had several days to complete it and then turn it back … Continue reading
Filed under Baking, Calling all kids!
Smashed Yukon Gold Potatoes
I think I may have mentioned this before, but we like our potatoes in this household. You probably read it here or maybe here, but i DO prepare a potato side dish especially when my husband is home for dinner {and, aren’t there just … Continue reading
Filed under 5 Ingredient Recipes, Vegetable Recipes
Whole Foods, Star Student + {arugula, fennel and watermelon salad}
This morning was a bit cooler than usual and though the weather man says it will pop up into the mid-eighties by this afternoon, he also said that by Friday the high will be 67. Oh, how glorious. That had me thinking … Continue reading
Filed under Salads, Vegetable Recipes, Vinaigrette Recipe
Arugula with Fresh Figs and Goat Cheese + {getting ready for fall}
I’m so happy fresh figs are still in season. Really happy. I love making salads and with my boys in school, I’m enjoying making different salads for myself to enjoy for lunch. Sometimes, I’ll grab one of the three {yes, … Continue reading
Filed under 5 Ingredient Recipes, Fruit recipes, Salads, Vegetable Recipes
Sunday Dinner + {Cavatappi with Bolognese Sauce}
Did you grow up like me, family gathered in the kitchen around the table enjoying a real dinner? What do I mean by “real dinner?” I’m talking about those dinners where your Mom and maybe your Dad worked in the kitchen … Continue reading
Filed under Beef, Cookbook Authors, Family, Sauce Recipes
Broiled Spice-Rubbed Flank Steak
I’m catching up on my posting and am enjoying every minute of it. I’ve decided that blogging is sort of like gardening for me…when I go back to my garden after a week or two, I get addicted to it … Continue reading
Filed under Beef
