At the beginning of last summer, we decided to abandon our patio as a dining room. Â We had the obligatory table and chairs outside and never ever sat there. Â Because the patio is right spanking next to our eat-in kitchen, it just always seemed so pointless to lug all of our food outside. Â And then … Continue reading Grilled Pizza with Asparagus, Caramelized Onions, and Brandied Figs
Rustic Ham, Bean, and Spring Green Soup
Our spring this year has been very dreary. Â And cold. Â And cloudy. Â Actually that is pretty typical, I think. Â We get one sunny day and I am nearly manic -- excited to exercise and clean and parent with limitless energy. Â But then we have to endure at least three cloudy and cold days because of … Continue reading Rustic Ham, Bean, and Spring Green Soup
Spicy Curry Chicken Salad
So I should start this post by saying it was supposed to be Grilled Chicken and Roasted Potatoes. Â But you see, my husband came home very late last night and our grilling was done in the dark -- so I couldn't take any pictures of the work in progress because my photography skills are definitely … Continue reading Spicy Curry Chicken Salad
Barbecued Chicken Tacos with Slaw
Some of my favorite meals are the leftover creations I enjoy at lunchtime. In fact, leftovers are a staple and become the basis of almost every lunch that the kids and I eat. That's the beauty of cooking real food at dinner time -- it generally always provides you with another meal. And these meals … Continue reading Barbecued Chicken Tacos with Slaw