Chicken and Cauliflower Roast is an easy sheet pan dinner packed with flavor. You'll find most of the ingredients right in your pantry and fridge. One of my favorite things about working in test kitchens over the years were "family meals." We took the term from restaurant culture. ...
Easy Dinners
101 Ways To Love Bacon
Oh, bacon! How do I love thee? Let me count the ways! No really, let's count them. Just when you thought you couldn't love bacon any more than you already do, here are 101 ways to enjoy this delicious meaty treat. HINT: It's not just for breakfast anymore. Bacon is meat candy. Admit it, ...
Make A Better Burger
When it comes to your signature, juicy burgers, you may not think you can make a better burger. Think again! A blended burger has chopped mushrooms to extend the meat and add tons of flavor. Hugh Acheson’s Cremini-Lamb Burger with Charred Scallions, Boursin, Pickles and Tomato on a ...
Pork Chops with Lemon and Parsley with Grape Walnut Quinoa
This healthy main dish and tasty side make Pork Chops with Lemon and Parsley with Grape Walnut Quinoa a complete meal in 35 minutes! I often forget about pork chops. I know! How? They are as lean as chicken, easy to cook and shake up the dinner routine perfectly. I feel like I'm at Pork Chops ...
Asian Slaw with Sesame Ginger Dressing
It’s so easy to slice veggies for an Asian slaw and whisk up Sesame Ginger Dressing that dinner will be ready before you know it. Sesame ginger vinaigrette tossed with colorful Asian slaw veggies like cabbage, snow peas and peppers, has got to be one of my favorite salads. This vinaigrette is ...
Mushroom Ravioli Soup
The broth for this rich Mushroom Ravioli Soup is steeped with dried porcinis and shallots, served with mushroom, ricotta and Parmesan dumplings. The entire dish is impressive and completely comforting. Here in New York City we have had a little snow. 26.8 inches to be exact. That's just under ...
Chicken and Gouda Melt Sandwich
Juicy grilled chicken and peppery arugula salad make for a tasty open-faced sandwich. As sandwiches go, I like mine with cheese, melted cheese. It just makes them better! This sammy is a glorious combination of chicken, Gouda (there's the cheese!) and a green salad. As much as I like cheese ...
Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs
If you are going to make Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs, I ask of you one thing: just brush up on your squash knowledge, please!Let me tell you why I say that. The grocery store I go to in the city is first, awesome (my opinion), second, totally bustling, packed and crazy. So, even the produce isle ...
Thai Coconut Shrimp Soup + Lowfat Soup Secrets
Thai Coconut Shrimp Soup is savory, with a rich coconut broth and everything you love about Thai food. Make it with just a few ingredients in one pot. I love Thai food and flavors. When I was traveling in Thailand, the broths and soups were so delicious I just wanted to drink them, forget the ...
Beef And Squash Stew
Beef and squash stew in the slow cooker is just what you need for the winter weekend. This healthful, low-fat and veggie-packed dinner is also great for detoxing after the holidays. I wanted a stew loaded with vegetables. I often feel like with just beef stew you have to make a separate ...
Cauliflower Mac 'n' Cheese
A healthier version of mac and cheese that replaces half the pasta with roasted cauliflower. Delicious and easy for a weeknight. If you're like me, this is your mantra today:I have been eating the best holiday food ever! But now it's time to get real. However, I don't want to. My ...
Speedy Turkey Tetrazzini -- For Thanksgiving Leftovers!
Thanksgiving Day Leftovers are the bomb! And no need to settle for the same old sandwich. This creamy, comforting casserole will make your head spin with joy. Do any of you remember the Turkey Tetrazzini of your childhood? There's a chance it was loaded with the good stuff, turkey, peas, ...
Beef and Vegetable Stew with Biscuit Topping
This delicious, saucy beef and vegetable stew is made better with biscuits baked right on top. Some call it a casserole, some call it a stew. Either way it's comfort food. A hearty stew topped with biscuits is a one-pot meal. Slow cooked beef stew I cooked this beef and vegetable ...
Creamy Chicken Mushroom Pasta
Creamy Chicken Mushroom Pasta touts plenty of flavor, sweet peas and can be made in minutes. Use a rotisserie chicken to make this quick meal. I usually don't call out "30-minute" recipes. Those weeknight meals so many publications and sites advertise. Most recipes take more than 30 ...
Shriveled Ogre-Nose Pizza
Making little kids laugh has got to be one of the best things on the planet. I love when they lose it! Just toss their heads back laughing. It's so gratifying to know that they are laughing, not out of courtesy, but because they genuinely think it's funny. (Well at least most kids haven't ...
Huevos With Black Bean Hash Browns
Huevos with Black Bean Hash Browns is one of my favorite breakfast and brunch recipes. Seasoned hash browns get mashed black beans, onion and jalapeño mixed in for the perfect side to your morning eggs. Some folks are all about tacos, burritos and nachos for Cinco de Mayo. You know, the ...
Garlic-Herb Mashed Potatoes
Creamy Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes are a great, flavorful side for a feast. They're even a delicious crowd-pleaser for a weeknight dinner next to grilled chicken or steak. Is It A Feast? When he was little, my cousin Troy wisely defined a feast.He said a meal is a feast if it has mashed ...
Sausage And Greens Soup
Sausage and Greens Soup means comfort food at it's best. Creamy, savory broth and hearty greens, potatoes and sausage simmer together to perfection. Making Soup Making soup is one of my ideal procrastination activities. It’s typically a lot of methodical chopping, mindless ...
Corn and Chorizo Tacos
Corn Chorizo Tacos are the perfect way to eat summer corn. An easy take on street tacos, these combine spicy sausage with sweet corn and pickled onions. If I had a specific “30-minute meals” category this would fall right smack dab into that category. I love a good street taco. ...
Classic Pesto
Pesto Presto! This savory herb sauce is super easy to whip up. And classic pesto isn't just for pasta, so blend and enjoy! Summer Time Garden? Summer hits and all I want to do is eat from the garden. I don't have a garden though. HA! However, I do have a New York City terrace and have ...
