KEEPING IT SIMPLE WITH RECIPES FOR THE EVERYDAY HOME COOK
Most of us are currently in the doldrums of winter. It's cold. Perma-gray clouds are lingering. We're tediously wiping the pup's paws after every walk. ("tedious" is the best euphemism I could think of ... it's a family blog, after all.) With all that said, I have to admit my inspiration for this fantastic… Continue reading Salmon Sliders with Dill and Caper Yogurt Sauce
I'm a pesto loving fool. I'm also a tomato loving fool. Thankfully, this dish has 'em both (plus super cool spiraled zucchini noodles). I'm a fool in love, and in this particular instance I'm referring to my dinner. What do I love about this dish (other than the pesto and tomatoes?): The harmonious balance… Continue reading Zucchini Noodles and Spaghetti with Pesto, Roasted Tomatoes, Garlic and Shrimp
Lazy summer Sundays revolve around food. That's just a cardinal rule, (don't ever break it). Where should we go for brunch? What should we make for dinner? A walk to the ice cream shop for dessert? At the risk of sounding too "foodie-philosophical," it's always about the next meal for me. Summer Sundays just… Continue reading Steamed Clams and Shrimp in Beer Infused Broth
Here's a clever little twist I came up with. I added a couple ingredients to this lovely lentil orzo salad recipe from my archives. This time around, I topped it with sauteed shrimp and crumbled feta cheese. Yeah, I hear ya ... "Real clever, Emily. Adding crumbled feta and sauteed shrimp to most anything will… Continue reading Lentil Orzo Salad with Shrimp and Feta Cheese
I LOVE PASTA! That's all there is to it. I try to minimize my carb intake, especially at night. That being said, sometimes I have to give in to my craving for a big bowl of pasta. In the summer months, this dish is perfect. I know perfect is a strong word, but really,… Continue reading Summer Spaghetti with Shrimp
