The other day my daughter-in-law dropped off some polenta that she made. I think I made polenta once, or maybe I bought it, I honestly can’t remember. I do remember having to sear it in a pan because left over polenta tends to solidify pretty quickly. I had some chicken thighs in the fridge, I know I think I ALWAYS have chicken thighs in the … Continue reading White Wine Chicken Thighs over Creamy Polenta
Current situation is sitting on the porch looking out over Megansett Harbor in North Falmouth. We have been very fortunate to be invited back to this lovely summer home of the Mastria family. We are here with a couple of my husbands siblings and are having a fun filled weekend of many laughs quite a few drinks great food a little beach time and some … Continue reading Linguine with lemon garlic shrimp
I had picked up a couple of ears of corn for dinner the other night. That may sound weird only because there is always a deal for 5 or 6 ears. There are only 2 of us most nights and we only eat an ear each so the others would go to waste; I don’t like waste. On rare occasions I will pick up the … Continue reading Mexican Street Corn Chicken
When it comes to salsa I am a little on the picky side. I don’t like it too hot or spicy. I like a little cilantro not a lot. I am not a fan of it being too chunky. Sitting here writing out what I like and don’t like kind of sounds like more than a little picky LOL. I love making my own from … Continue reading Mango Salsa
The asparagus in the garden is doing pretty good this year. It’s not a great patch but it gives us enough for us and there is nothing like going out and harvesting a few stalks for dinner. Here is a recipe I share with you quite a few years ago that if you didn’t make it then, you should think about it. It was super … Continue reading Fish en Papillote – baked fish in parchment
This is a any night of the week meal. Comes together quickly with minimal effort. I was pretty busy yesterday getting ready to host my granddaughters 2nd birthday party. My daughter and I blew up 120ish balloons; with a little air machines help, best $15 spent. This morning I am going to frost the cake I made. Confession, I made the cakes on Friday afternoon, … Continue reading Mediterranean Chicken Bake
Please don’t be offended by the title of this recipe. It may not have all the love that a typical Paella has, or all the work of a true Paella. But this was pretty yummy and it had the feel of Paella, minus a few of the usual ingredients; I wasn’t going out to the store for mussels but that would have been a great … Continue reading Weeknight Paella
Well the clock is counting down for the big guy to make his way down people’s chimney’s. I am excited we have a little one; my 21 month old granddaughter; around to witness the excitement of the season. I hope she doesn’t get too overwhelmed; though if the very loud and lots of people she didn’t know Christmas party we hosted a couple of weeks … Continue reading Christmas meal planning
Today here in New Hampshire it was in the 20’s this morning, frost on the pumpkin is an understatement. Today is also the day we turn the clocks back an hour, I did not sleep in an extra hour, my internal clock isn’t so precise. And there is a crazy election on everyone’s mind. It’s going to be a rough week for all of us! … Continue reading Roasted sheet pan chicken with acorn squash and a sumac brown butter
How many times have you come across a recipe where you spend time getting your chicken thigh skin nice and crispy and then they have you cover it was some wet ingredient. My daughter and I have seen it time and time again. Why even bother spending the time if you are going to submerge it in gravy, sauce or something that makes it soggy. … Continue reading Braised Chicken with Tomatoes and Herbs
