One of my favorite memories of my Pop-Pop after he was diagnosed with cancer is the night my Mom made Chicken Pot Pie for all of us. Growing up (mine, not his!) Pop-Pop wasn’t allowed to eat anything remotely like pot pie because of his heart. Only egg whites, margarine, and the other delicious 1980’s…
Squash Stuffed Shells
Years ago, I had a bunch of squash puree leftover from Thanksgiving, and had NO idea what to do with it. After a lot of googling, I came across Naturally Ella’s Acorn Squash Stuffed Shells. Holy moly. What an incredible melding of flavorsĀ – the squash mixes with the cheeses and creates a healthy, totally fullfilling…
Caramelized Onions
For most of my life, I wouldn’t let onions pass my lips. No, no, never, never, uuh uhh. Gross. But as my palate has changed over time (especially as I get older!) I’ve learned to embrace, albeit at arm’s length, the onion. I still won’t eat it raw, and if it’s in salad or a…
Chicken Piccata Salad
There isn’t usually a lot of chicken piccata left when I make it (that’s for another post!) but when I do have leftovers my little ones devour the chicken salad I make the next day. However, if you don’t have leftover chicken picatta, but you have leftover chicken you can still make a delicious chicken…
Roasted Garlic
Ironically, I had never made roasted garlic until last year. Wwhhhatt? Crazy, I know. Not only is it super easy, but its incredibly delicious. Spreadable, delectable, eatable – you name it roasted garlic has it. Not only does it make you want to eat it with a spoon (no judging here) but it sweetens up…
Browned Butter
Most versatile sauce ever – warm, toasty, nutty and you only need a super small amount. Like 2 or 3 tbsp small. So even though it’s made with 100% butter, it’s not going to stick to your thighs like some other sauces. Though, if you start using cups and eating it all the time, all…
Roasted Chicken with Lemon and Tarragon
For whatever reason, I’ve been jonesing for a roast chicken. With a bag of lemons and some Tarragon that really needed to be used, the other night was the perfect time to test out a new recipe. I’d like to say that it was a resounding success – but alas – for whatever reason it…
Roasted Veggies
With winter weather coming hard and fast in the DMV, sometimes comfort food that will stick to your ribs, but not your thighs is in order. Enter in hot, carmelized, tender, crispy veggies. A perfect side dish for pork tenderloin, roasted chicken, steaks or any other protein you like for dinner. Toss some veggies with…
Pumpkin Pasta with Bacon Sausage
Years ago, my husband and I discovered this amazing bacon sausage at Eastern Market in DC. I can’t even tell you them name of the butcher (but I can give you directions!) as neither one of us has ever really checked out the name. Real smart customers, I know. But people – this sausage is…
Blistered Tomatoes
One of my favorite things about summer is growing tomatoes. A few years ago my hubby built me a raised garden bed in our backyard and I started growing (or trying to) various veggies. My favorite part though is that by the end of the summer the red, beefy, meaty, tender deliciousness known as la…
Faux Gourmand 