It’s the first Friday in June. June 2nd, to be exact. And, apparently, today is national “leave work early” day. (True story. You can look it up.) I’m never one to not honor a national holiday … or, national day … or, a made up by social media “day”. Soo … I’m leaving work early to spendContinueContinue reading “Sheet Pan Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes”
Tag Archives: Easy entertaining
Last-Minute Appetizer Recipes To The Rescue
Looking for a last-minute appetizer to serve at your upcoming holiday party? I’ve got you covered. These recipes will keep your guests happy and make it seem like you are the ultimate hostess. Because you are! Happy Thanksgiving! Andouille Pigs in a Blanket with Chutney Mustard Dipping Sauce Baked Brie with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and ThymeContinueContinue reading “Last-Minute Appetizer Recipes To The Rescue”
Italian Sausage, Kale and White Bean Soup
(New Years day, 2013) While watching his beloved Stanford Cardinal lose in the Rose Bowl, our friend declares, “this is the best soup I’ve ever had.” (I can’t remember the specific below zero windchill day in the month of February, 2014) My fiance came in from the cold to find this soup cooking. HeContinueContinue reading “Italian Sausage, Kale and White Bean Soup”
Sesame-Ginger Soba Noodle Salad with Chicken
I’m writing this at 2pm on Friday of Labor Day weekend. We’ve all mailed it in at this point, right? We’re done doing “actual’ work. So, in the spirit of Labor Day, I give you this fantastic dish. Ideal for a lazy summer weekend afternoon. Sesame-Ginger Soba Noodle Salad with Chicken. Vibrantly flavored, full of crispContinueContinue reading “Sesame-Ginger Soba Noodle Salad with Chicken”
Heirloom Tomato and Burrata Caprese Salad
“It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.” Laura Ingalls Wilder was right on. The freshness of your ingredients – heirloom tomatoes, burrata cheese, fresh basil – make this simple salad so beautiful and delicious. Ideal for late summer gatherings with friends or family. Pair with aContinueContinue reading “Heirloom Tomato and Burrata Caprese Salad”
Steamed Mussels with Wine, Garlic and Parsley
I don’t cook mussels at home often enough. But, I did this past Friday. It was glorious. Elegant, affordable, readily available, and a breeze to make. From the fridge to dinner table, the mussels are ready to devour in just 20 minutes. I paired this batch with white wine, garlic, parsley and lemon. Obviously,ContinueContinue reading “Steamed Mussels with Wine, Garlic and Parsley”
Asparagus, Egg and Bacon Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette
I have to give you an excuse for going over a month between blog posts. Would you believe I spent the last month in French Polynesia, retracing the last years of impressionist painter Paul Gauguin? I wouldn’t either. (I’ll save that for next year.) How about the fact that my good friend, chef MarioContinueContinue reading “Asparagus, Egg and Bacon Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette”
Greek Tortellini Pasta Salad with Chicken
Some of the best memories are made in flip flops … while eating this dish. Summer’s back. Time to make Greek tortellini pasta salad. Here’s my update on the classic Greek salad. I mixed it up by adding cheese tortellini, shredded chicken, and a couple other tid bits. I’ve always got cheese tortellini onContinueContinue reading “Greek Tortellini Pasta Salad with Chicken”
Sausage and Veggie Breakfast Strata
What’s my key to hosting brunch, you ask? Everything’s made and prepped in advance. With this in mind, here’s my go-to brunch recipe – Sausage and Veggie Breakfast Strata. This dish inherently abides by my “made in advance” rule. You’re literally SUPPOSED to make and prepare it the night before. For those unfamiliar withContinueContinue reading “Sausage and Veggie Breakfast Strata”
Smoked Trout Salad
It’s been said before. It’s awfully true … Food is memories. When I was growing up, many a Friday in the winter meant one thing to me. Roooooad trip! We’d get out of school at 2:30 pm. By 3:00 pm, the car was packed and we were heading north. Skis and snowboards on theContinueContinue reading “Smoked Trout Salad”
Emily Always Cooks 