by Josie | Jun 21, 2022 | Burgers, Cheese, Dairy, Herbs, Recipes, Roasting and grilling, Sandwiches, Sauces, Summer Pop-Up Menus, Uncategorized
My photo looks so blue! It was getting dark, people were asking for foooood, so I snapped this outside just to show that I made burgers on the first day of summer! Hence the blue hue. Turkey burgers are one of our favorites. This recipe came together ONLY because I...
by Josie | Jan 24, 2022 | Basmati Rice, Beef, Citrus, Curry, Freezer Friendly, Ginger, Gluten Free, Lamb, Nuts, Recipes, Reinventing Soups / Saving Soup Dollars, Sauces, Soup
We have a new thing on Thursdays in our busy household. We commit to cooking together and enjoying a sit-down meal with one another. This last Thursday we made these cabbage rolls. It ended up being an impressive meal primarily pulled together by our son who navigates...
by Josie | Dec 24, 2021 | Baking, Cheese, Citrus, Dairy, Herbs, Noodles, Pasta, Sauces, Vegetarian
These ricotta, spinach and herb stuffed shells are one of our kids’ favorite dishes. It may seem daunting when you read “stuffed”, but this dish comes together quickly. Total prep time is about 30 minutes and total cook time is about 45 minutes....
by Josie | Nov 28, 2021 | Recipes, Sauces, Sides, Vegan Option, Vegetarian
Brussel sprouts are in season right now. I have a hard time not buying them, especially when they’re displayed on the stalk. Everyone in our family loves them, particularly if they’re roasted – so I’ve been buying a lot lately. Unlike...
by Josie | Oct 29, 2021 | Cheese, Citrus, Cooking, Dairy, Freezer Friendly, Gluten Free, Herbs, Meal Planning, Noodles, Pasta, Recipes, Sauces, Vegetarian
One of the last weeks of harvesting tomatoes, we make vodka sauce ~ also known as “pink sauce” ~ a color that results from red tomatoes and heavy cream. It’s a luxurious, “I-wanna-marinate-in-it” delicious sauce. The vodka adds a...
by Josie | Oct 21, 2021 | Condiments, Curry, Gluten Free, Hors d'oeuvres, Meal Planning, Salad Dressing, Salads, Sauces, Sides, Uncategorized, Vegan, Vegetarian
In my earlier days, the word hors d’oeuvre was typed in every single catering proposal I wrote. I just flashed back on that as my fingers quickly tapped it out on the keyboard. It’s still in there after all these years. This hors d’oeuvre idea was...
