Category Archives: Dinner
My First Dinner Guest
I am proud to say that my parents were my very first dinner guests. They came up today to help finish my apartment. I feel so lucky and am beyond grateful. I made them dinner as they worked hard to hang blinds and photos.Fettuccine and Scallops with Zucchini, Summer Squash, Cherry Tomatoes in a White [...]
Wine and Blondies A La Mode
There are no words to describe my complete and total happiness right now. The following photos are how I define the perfect way to end the week.Homemade Walnut-Blondies with Dark and White Chocolate Chips topped with Vanilla Ice Cream.2007 J. Lohr Cabernet Sauvignon (okay I splurged…amazing finish on this wine!)Leftovers Made-over: Chicken Bake with Homemade [...]
Fall Favorites
Goat Cheese Tortellini tossed in Walnut Oil with Torn Arugula, Roasted Acorn Squash, Walnuts, Dried Cranberries and Green Beans. I’ve been trying to channel the Fall weather to come through my foods. Summer has yet to obey. Some of my favorite Fall foods include (but are not limited to) pasta, squash, dried herbs, nuts and [...]
Figlicious
Chicken Spinach-Feta Sausage, Black Mission Figs, Green Beans, English Cucumber, Grilled Sweet Onion, Arugula, Goat Cheese and dressed with Balsamic/Olive Oil/Honey. How is it already September? And more importantly, where did Summer go? Although the Fall is quickly approaching, the hot Summer temperatures have been relentless the past few days. It was another 90 degree, [...]
Easy Cheesy
After The falling incident on Monday, I didn’t want to leave Truffle alone for long. Dinner last night had to be easy cheesy. I roasted a small zucchini and eggplant. Topped it with Homemade San Marzano Sauce, Mozzarella and Grated Parmesan. And to finish it off, placed it all on a bed of spinach. Simple [...]
Winner Chicken Tostada Dinner
Cumin Dusted Flour Tortilla with Whole Wheat (brushed with Canola Oil and Cumin and baked), Mixed Greens, Shredded Orange Chicken, Black Beans, Homemade Guacamole, 2% Greek Yogurt, Chopped Cilantro and Cherry Tomatoes. Hello summer! When I left work today it was HOT outside, the temperature was pushing 90. I did not feel like cooking….much . [...]
Why Didn’t I Go To Culinary School?
Why didn’t I go to culinary school? I ask myself this question every day. I love food. I love wine. Cookbooks are my reading material of choice. I live in my kitchen (I literally bought my apartment for the kitchen.) I named my cat Truffle. I could go on.Homemade San Marzano Sauce, Tilapia Al Forno, [...]
I Trussed a Chicken
As the end of August creeps near, I have Fall on my mind. Roasting, slow cooking, squash…OH, squash. I love hearty, warm, soul soothing foods in chilly weather. Even though it was nearly 80 degrees today, now that I have a functioning oven and a CLEAN KITCHEN I decided to attempt my first ever roasted [...]
Peanut Butter Three Ways
Crunchy. Dreamy. Wonderful.Overnight Oats: 1/3 cup Rolled Oats, 1/3 Cup 2% Greek Yogurt, 1/3 cup Vanilla Soy Milk, 1/2 TBS Chia Seeds, 1/2 of a Banana, Cinnamon, Blueberries, Granola, Crunchy PB, Dark Chocolate PB and White Chocolate PB, Honey. 3/4 of my peanut butter collection. You better believe I have a jar of Natural Creamy [...]
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