by TT on May 24th, 2010 | Recipes, Sandwiches
With the arrival of beautiful weather comes the start of grilling season. We enjoy grilling all sorts of things, including burgers. And while you can't go wrong with a perfectly cooked burger topped with your favorite condiments, it is fun to think outside the box sometimes.
So, last week I decided that we would have burgers, just not the sort made with beef; that seemed too mundane. I wanted a sandwich that looked like a burger but had its own unique taste. Ground chicken seemed like the perfect vehicle for this quest. Unlike ground veal or pork, which some might confuse
by TT on September 7th, 2009 | Recipes, Sandwiches
The kids have returned to school, and summer is nearing its end, which means that apple season has arrived in New England. Although apples are readily available all year long, none are as tasty as an apple that is eaten the same day that it is picked.
Of course, we eat apples right off the tree, but we enjoy finding new ways to serve them. I have used apples for
salsa, pies,
wraps, and crisps. The other week I decided to use the first apples of the season in an open-faced melt.
This sandwich had multiple inspirations. First, Paula Red
by TT on August 11th, 2009 | Healthy Cooking, Recipes, Sandwiches
Summer can be such a short season in New England. This year it seems like it may be very short after the cool, rainy start summer had. However, days of temps in the 80s and extra humidity have arrived, making summer's presence well known.
While some may complain that it's too hot and sticky, I enjoy this weather. It's the sort of weather that makes you appreciate an ice cold drink and a light dinner. Much like I look forward to a snowstorm in winter for baking homemade bread and slowly simmering a pot of soup, so do I anticipate the
by TT on July 20th, 2009 | Recipes, Sandwiches
Recently, my husband and I have had more time to cook together on weekends. With less travel and fewer kid events due to summer, we have had more opportunities to experiment with new ingredients and recipes. As we both enjoy cooking, it has been a wonderful way to spend our free time.
After starting a Saturday morning watching food television, we were ready to do some cooking of our own. Having seen a feature on Greek food, we both were craving lamb and feta. The simple answer to this craving was to make gyros. We had lamb in our freezer and
by TT on July 28th, 2007 | Healthy Cooking, Recipes, Sandwiches
With July coming to an end, it's the perfect time to spend a day at the beach. Have the kids put on their swimsuits, grab any toys they want, pack some snacks, and we're off for a day of fun. The day is enjoyed by all. The kids get to boogie board and jump through the waves. Even the oldest kids in the group have fun building a sand castle. The grown-ups get to divide their time between cooling off (i.e. being lifeguards) and reading on a blanket in the sun.
The ride home is fairly
by TT on July 20th, 2007 | Drinks, Recipes
The girls' sleepover was a huge success the other night. My friend arrived at 6:00, and we enjoyed a yummy dinner of salad on my deck. It could have been a very leisurely dinner, except that a downpour arrived at the end of the meal, quickening our return to the house.
After our hasty retreat, it was time to make some beverages for our evening. Being that it was a warm summer evening, lemonade seemed like the beverage of choice. Of course, we're both adults and neither of us needed to drive, so something with a little more kick seemed appropriate.
by TT on July 18th, 2007 | Appetizers, Recipes
Being a semi-single girl (being that the boyfriend is otherwise busy), it seemed like a good night to invite my best friend over for food, chatting, and movies. I wanted to make a munchy that would stay warm through an evening of conversation, be easy to prepare whenever we decided we were ready to eat, and be a finger food that would allow us to nibble at it.
Seeing that my friend and I often like to order espinaca or con queso appetizers when we go out for the evening, I decided to try my hand at a homemade espinaca. I
