This Zucchini Lasagna is not unlike a lot of my kitchen endeavors. I had intended to make zucchini involtini, but ended up with a zucchini lasagna. After many attempts to cut long super thin slices of zucchini, first with my mandoline then a sharp knife, so that I could fill them and roll up, I… Continue reading
On any given day if I ask my Husband what he wants for dinner most of the time the response will be “Chicken? Maybe fish? Or we haven’t had a steak in a long time”. Never does he lead with “how about eggplant? or broccoli?”. Therefore I sometimes have to be sneaky when it comes… Continue reading
I have to admit although pasta is certainly in our regular dinner rotation, lasagna is not. We love it – of course, but it’s a lot of effort for a weeknight dinner. There is the option of no-boil noodles, sure, that would be a lot easier, however those noodles tend to be gummy, especially when reheated. … Continue reading
My daughter was home from university last weekend and noticed a small container of ricotta cheese in the fridge. Lately, I have been spreading it on toast, then showering it with lemon zest and capers, adding few slices of smoked salmon, and finishing with tons of fresh chopped dill for a fabulous and easy lunch…. Continue reading
I am sure I have mentioned before, that we eat a lot of eggs for dinner here. Sometimes it’s a quick and easy frittata – like this Broccolini Frittata today, or maybe eggs Benedict with blender hollandaise, always a hit. And, my all time favorite – toast with smashed avocado, a sprinkle of lemon juice,… Continue reading
My son came down for breakfast the other day, and says “Hey Mom, remember when I asked if we could make a Tartiflette for my french class international food day?” Sure, I do. I remember, because I thought this would be such a fun mother/son activity. You know, researching the recipe together, because at that… Continue reading
If you are thinking that I spend a lot of time and energy planning what to post here, with folders of yes, maybe, and perhaps worth trying recipes, thank you. Really, it is just a fly by the seat of my pants kind of endeavor. Today in fact, I am sharing this fabulous recipe… Continue reading
I must admit I am a kitchen gadget junkie, drop me off at any Williams Sonoma, Bed Bath & Beyond, or heck, even a lowly bottom of the rung department store, and I can pick up something that I think might be useful in the kitchen. After making these Corn Black Bean Fritters, which were… Continue reading