Tag Archives: arugula

The Classics: Knife and Fork Chicken Parmesan Sandwich

I almost never make the same thing twice. Perhaps it is because the ever-growing pile of cookbooks and magazines in my kitchen creates a minor level of anxiety that “I don’t have time to make that again!!! Do you have … Continue reading

Leave a Comment

Filed under Comfort Foods

On Display: Grilled Bruschetta with Pesto, Prosciutto, Mozzarella, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

We continue to lead more and more public lives. Between Facebook and Twitter, MySpace and FourSquare we are constantly and ultimately connected, sharing a running stream of our whereabouts, feelings, exercise routines, and meals. So I suppose it should come … Continue reading

Leave a Comment

Filed under 15-Minute-Meals, Entertaining, Make ahead, Restaurant Reviews

Vote for the Underdogs: Beet Salad tossed in an Anchovy Infused Balsamic Dressing

Beets and anchovies. The undeserving red-headed step children of the culinary world. I’m not really sure why. Beets are delicious when done right, a beautiful red or gold, with a firm bite and an earthy, buttery flavor. Granted, I was … Continue reading

5 Comments

Filed under Entertaining, Health Conscious, Lactose Free, Make ahead, Seafood, Uncategorized, Vegetarian

Seared Black Cod served on Pommes Paillasson topped with Chanterelles

People are often surprised by how “well” Matt and I eat. Scoffing at posts on Shut Up and Cook or my Twitter feed, they seem generally surprised that most nights a week we cook a nice dinner consisting of (dare … Continue reading

4 Comments

Filed under Lactose Free, Seafood, Uncategorized

Day 30: Gourmet Meatball Subs

I can be a bit of a snob sometimes. I don’t mean to be, but there are moments when seemingly out of my control, my East Coast upbringing kicks in and up my nose turns. It might be the result … Continue reading

2 Comments

Filed under Comfort Foods, Lactose Free, Month of Exploration

Meatless Wonder: Grilled Portabella Sandwiches with Roasted Red Pepper and Onion Medley

I seldom cook vegetarian dinners. It’s not that I don’t like them (though my husband does look like a 5-year-old discovering Santa doesn’t exist when he sees a veggie evening on the meal plan), but that I just innately feel … Continue reading

Leave a Comment

Filed under Health Conscious, Uncategorized, Vegetarian

The Culinary WonderBra: Grilled Fig and Prosciutto Flatbreads

If ever there was a culinary equivalent to the WonderBra, these grilled flatbreads are it. They are easy, fun, delicious and sure to impress a crowd. Continue reading

5 Comments

Filed under 15-Minute-Meals, Entertaining, Uncategorized

Cupcakes Make My Butt Big

My friend’s 20-month old daughter came home from daycare the other day and declared, while having a snack, “Cupcakes make my butt big.” Half an hour later while sipping a juice she made a similar proclamation: “Juice make my butt big.” Continue reading

1 Comment

Filed under Health Conscious, Salads, Uncategorized