This was a surprise win for our family. Even before Miss A's arrival, we made it a point to eat more fish. Salmon is hard one because done well, it's amazing. Done poorly, it's terrible. On a whim, I tried this Honey-Soy Salmon dish from Parents magazine. It was so easy and even better, Miss … Continue reading Toddler Approved: Honey Soy Salmon
Ratatouille from Ratatouille
Also known as Confit Byaldi. I loved Ratatouille. Partially because I love Paris, French cuisine and of course Disney. The tagline from the movie, "anyone can cook!" always makes me smile. I was thrilled when J found that the New York Times published this recipe. I've had to modify it because spending three to four … Continue reading Ratatouille from Ratatouille
Chicken and Zucchini Bow Tie Pasta
The zucchini at the Farmer's Market is HUGE. So much that we needed a dish where this was the main component. Luckily, we found this Rachel Ray dish from her 365 No Repeats. With a few modifications, it was super easy to make, filling and a nice end of summer dish. Ingredients: 1 pound bow-tie … Continue reading Chicken and Zucchini Bow Tie Pasta
Favorite Summer Risotto
I cut this recipe from Self Magazine seven years ago and it's still one of my most favorite summer dishes. Ingredients: 1 pint cherry tomatoes (I use a little more) 1/4 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon minced garlic (I use about 4 cloves) 1 small onion, diced (or medium, depending on how much you like … Continue reading Favorite Summer Risotto