Sunday Ramblings…
It’s been a good weekend. I started a new book, Emily Griffin’s Where We Belong, and tried a new (to me) wine (love!). Amanda’s backyard monsters totally put a smile on my face this...
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Easy Entertaining Dish: The 7-Layer Dip
Ahhhh, the 7-layer dip. The dip everyone gravitates too at a party, right? I’m a fan that’s for sure. For some reason though, I have a hard time keeping it at just 7 layers....
Szechuan Shrimp and Vegetable Stir Fry
Stir fry is definitely the way to go if you are looking for fresh, fast and good for you at dinner time. I mean, just look at that plate of food. I could eat...
Kicked Up Cucumber Salad
I love attending parties where guests are asked to bring a dish. It’s always fun to see what everyone brings and even more fun to taste everything. A few summers ago, my friend Allison...
Fish For Fridays: Recipe Roundup
Fish and seafood recipes for Fridays during Lent. If you are looking to add more fish and seafood to your diet, you’ll find lots of delicious ideas here! Growing up in an Italian Catholic...
Beans ‘n Greens: Frijoles Borrachos (Drunken Beans) and “Southern Style” Vegetarian Collard Greens
Life got a little busy last week. My little munchkin turned 5 over the weekend so I was in party (prep) mode most of last week along with the other usual and unusual (All-Star...
Salmon and Veggie Stir Fry
Salmon and veggie stir fry is one of the most flavorful, easy salmon recipes you can make. This healthy stir fry recipe combines fresh salmon, fresh vegetables, and Asian seasonings and spices to create a quick...
Hello 2012…and The 17 Day Diet
Well hello there 2012, you kind of snuck up on us didn’t you? Seriously though, can you believe it’s already January 1?! I’m not trying to stir up any envy here, but it certainly...
Bye Bye 2011…
Yes, I love Christmas…but I have to say that I LOVE the New Year. I love the New Year for the same reason I love Mondays, it’s a fresh start and I am motivated...
Apple-Cranberry-Tangerine Sauce and a Happy Thanksgiving to you…
Here’s a little tidbit about me. Turkey is not my favorite part of Thanksgiving. Neither is the ham. For me, what gets me excited on Thanksgiving is all the side dishes. The stuffing, veggies,...
Surprise! Welcoming a new Pea to the Pod…
Don’t get all crazy now…that Pea does not belong to me. I know my mom and mom-in-law just got all kinds of excited. They probably aren’t even reading the rest of this right now…...
This week…
on the Family Kitchen… (disclaimer: prepare to get hungry) Oldies but goodies: Sesame Noodles Mexican Baked Penne (thanks for the delicious photo Kim!) Fresh Corn Salad Watermelon Mojitos And...
