When your Sunday has included a late, hearty breakfast and an afternoon filled with shopping and a stop at a sidewalk café, dinner needs to something light and simple. It would have been an ideal picnic dinner, but with the threat of temperatures that would descend with the sunset, eating indoors was the better option.
As we left the house on Sunday, I had the beginnings of a dinner plan: use the ground chicken that was defrosting. Knowing that we wouldn't be home until mid- to late afternoon, I wanted to make a dinner that wouldn't require either a lot
Greek Eggplant Wheels
by TT April 8th, 2013 | Appetizers, Recipes, Side Dishes
I spent several days with my parents last week. On my last evening there I decided to cook dinner for the three of us. Knowing that my mom enjoys lamb and my dad doesn't, I decided to make two types of meatballs: lamb for us and beef for my dad. With lamb as the entrée, my mind immediately went to Greek-inspired dishes for the rest of the meal. So, I made tzatziki in which to dip the meatballs and took a shortcut and bought pita bread. For a vegetable side dish, I was leaning toward eggplant.
I wanted to keep the
I wanted to keep the
Lentil Cakes
by TT March 11th, 2013 | Appetizers, Main Dishes, Recipes
When our daughter decided to become a vegetarian a few years ago, I wasn't opposed to the idea. I have chosen a vegetarian lifestyle at different points in my life. Although I haven't done so for years, I do enjoy many vegetarian dishes, such as tofu stir fry or meatless chili.
This past Thanksgiving, our vegetarian decided that she missed meat. Without any discussion, she simply asked for some turkey at dinner. Now, she's fully returned to world of carnivores: bacon, hamburgers, steak cooked medium rare. She has re-embraced her former diet completely.
For me this has meant I no longer
This past Thanksgiving, our vegetarian decided that she missed meat. Without any discussion, she simply asked for some turkey at dinner. Now, she's fully returned to world of carnivores: bacon, hamburgers, steak cooked medium rare. She has re-embraced her former diet completely.
For me this has meant I no longer
More Help for the Super Bowl Menu
by TT January 17th, 2013 | Appetizers, Recipes
Two years ago, I published an article with suggestions for tasty Super Bowl snacks. Since that time we've published many more appetizer recipes, so it seemed appropriate to offer a quick round-up of munchies that will fit the bill for the big game.
Now, you may be wondering why I would publish a Super Bowl article more than two weeks prior to the event. The reason is this: the big game, in our house, is this Sunday. It will be a battle of the spouses, as my husband's team, the Ravens, are facing my team, the Patriots, in the
Now, you may be wondering why I would publish a Super Bowl article more than two weeks prior to the event. The reason is this: the big game, in our house, is this Sunday. It will be a battle of the spouses, as my husband's team, the Ravens, are facing my team, the Patriots, in the
Seafood Newburg Dip
by TT January 14th, 2013 | Appetizers, Recipes
It's January, so it must be time for some serious football. In our house anyway. With one Ravens fan and three Patriots fans, there have been an assortment of games to watch, and this past weekend was no exception. After spending most of Saturday watching two of our teens at a wrestling tournament, we took the easy route and ordered takeout for the Ravens game. However, Sunday's schedule was filled with absolutely nothing.
With someone who enjoys cooking more than the game (that would be me), it was the perfect day to make some munchies for the Patriots game. I
With someone who enjoys cooking more than the game (that would be me), it was the perfect day to make some munchies for the Patriots game. I