We had some friends for dinner the other night, and knowing how much of a sweet tooth one has, I knew dessert was a must. Since it was last minute, and I was out of boxed brownie mix (my favorite and go-to!) I had to scramble. Enter – no bake cheesecake. I had all the…
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Chicken Noodle Soup
Is there anything more comforting on a cold day than a warm bowl of soup? My youngest sous-chef says her favorite food is soup. Really doesn’t matter which kind, but if asked, “Chicken Noodle!” is almost always what will come out of her mouth. Ergo, the other day she asked for Chicken Noodle Soup since…
Bouquet Garni
For those who’ve read this blog for a while now, you can probably guess that I’m something of a Francophile. I lived there years ago, and part of my heart and soul will forever reside en France. Ergo, when I have the ability to add some Frenchiness (that is 100% a very real word) to…
Happy Thanksgiving!
My little sous-chefs made a Turkuterie board for an appetizer! I say they #nailedit.
Kabocha Squash Sauce
One of my most favorite things about Fall – because let’s be honest, enough people talk about Pumpkin Spice, we need something else – is Kabocha Squash. It’s sweet, nutty, has a velvety soft texture and is super versatile. Soups, sauces, sides, mains, – this somewhat rare squash can do it all. 1 Kabocha Squash1…
Chicken Tikka Masala Pizza
Whipping up dinner when it’s just me and the little sous chefs – who are wicked picky – is kind of a pain. I love cooking, but cooking for little ones who think Velveeta is a magical sauce is not as much fun. No offense to Velveeta. Enter in leftovers, naan bread and cheese. AKA…
Mom’s Chicken Pot Pie
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 flavors – the squash mixes with the cheeses and creates a healthy, totally fullfilling…
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…
Ham and Potato Hash
Hubby is traveling, kiddos are hungry – what’s a mama to do? Oh, and mama is hungry too so chicken nuggets and buttered noodles just won’t cut it. Cue roaming through the fridge for leftovers. For whatever reason, my littlest one is obssessed with broccoli. As long as it’s not raw, she will devour it…
Faux Gourmand 