February 4th 2010 on a website then called Wishing For Horses this appeared. It was my first blog post. Thinking back I didn't really know what I wanted to do with my shiny new website but I was excited! I had a lot of ideas! Would I chronicle my life as a parent of sons … Continue reading Hello Internet, Ten Years Later…
Category: The Family Table
Broiled Fish with Butter & Lemon
How to get the fish cooked nicely without the skin (the best part) going all flobby? This way please.... Broiled Fish 2-4 Fish Fillets (Trout or Salmon) 3 tablespoons Olive Oil Salt & Pepper For Serving: Butter Fresh Lemon Juice Fresh Herbs Place the oven rack about 3-4 inches away from the heating surface. Pre-heat … Continue reading Broiled Fish with Butter & Lemon
Basil Pesto
My Basil has been going crazy lately! We all know that when life gives you Basil you make pesto! Basil Pesto 3 cloves Garlic 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest Juice of half a Lemon 1 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar 4 cups fresh Basil leaves 3 tablespoons Pine nuts 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese 1 cup Olive Oil … Continue reading Basil Pesto
Herb and Pea Alfredo
It's still too warm to crank on the oven. Oh how i'm craving a hot cheesy gratin and roast chicken! I suppose it'll have to wait a few weeks yet. This cheesy, creamy dish is helping me get over it. No oven required. Herb and Pea Alfredo 1 lb. Penne Pasta 2 Eggs 2 Egg … Continue reading Herb and Pea Alfredo
Zucchini Noodles with Pesto
I can't get over what a hit this recipe was! My meat loving family really enjoyed this. Well, I did serve it as a side to grilled chicken. But they confessed that they would have eaten the dish as an entree! Zucchini Noodles with Pesto 1 medium Zucchini 1 medium Summer Squash 2 tablespoons Garlic … Continue reading Zucchini Noodles with Pesto
Dinner Tonight for iBooks
Guess who's cookbook is being published for iBooks by Apple? Yep, that's right! It should be available Sept 6th! And here's the best part, it's only $1.99. You can get it now as eBook from Blurb if you don't have iBooks While we're on the subject, my first book The Family Table is already available! … Continue reading Dinner Tonight for iBooks
Chocolate Syrup
Have a few minutes? Why not try this simple chocolate syrup? http://instagram.com/p/qk2JayJwAP/?modal=true Chocolate Syrup 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar 1/2 cup Water 2 heaping tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Place all ingredients into a small sauce pan over medium high heat. Whisk constantly and bring to a boil. Allow to boil for 2 minutes then pour mixture … Continue reading Chocolate Syrup
Tarragon Chicken (Garden Series)
I love my herb garden! Every year I look forward to the convenience of simply waddling out to the yard and plucking the start of something delicious. The Boneless skinless chicken breast (BSCB), a cooks delight or worst nightmare? For much of my cooking life they've been a disappointment. Rubbery and dry. Gross. Happily, I … Continue reading Tarragon Chicken (Garden Series)
Peanut Noodle Salad
We had this as an accompaniment to grilled chicken, but I think it would be lovely just by its self for lunch. Peanut Noodle Salad 1 package Linguine pasta 3 Carrots 3 Green Onions 2 cups Mung Bean Sprouts (fresh or canned) 1/2 to 1 Cup Thai Peanut Sauce (jarred or your favorite recipe) 1 … Continue reading Peanut Noodle Salad
Watermelon and Feta Salad
This has been my favorite lunch lately. It's so nice and cool and fresh! It's also one of those recipes that can be sized up or down according to how many people you need to feed. Watermelon & Feta Salad 2 cups Watermelon (large dice) 1/2 cup crumbled Feta Cheese 5 julienned Mint leaves 1 … Continue reading Watermelon and Feta Salad
