Today we've got a tasty new recipe created from our resident soup expert, Serena (aka Seriously Soupy). Since the weather in the northeast finally feels characteristic of January - bitter cold- I reached out to Serena for one of her latest creations. What better time than start making (and freezing) some healthy, hearty, nourishing soups? Luckily, Serena has literally just finished making some batches of her Veggie Soup. In fact, she claims she simply “cleaned out” her fridge for the recipe and used tons of veggies to create a the … [Read more...]
Chicken Tetrazzini
January 3, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Snow has been steadily falling for the past few hours, turning the city into a peaceful winter diorama. Temperatures have plummeted to low teens and we’re bracing for another bitter day today complete with ample sledding, movie watching, reading and eating. Knowing that we'd be stuck indoors for some time, last night I knew we needed the ultimate comfort food for dinner-- to warm us and to tide us over until today, when we could happily enjoy the leftovers again. I decided to make one of mom’s hearty casseroles—with chicken and noodles and … [Read more...]
Quinoa, Cheese and Zucchini Bake
November 28, 2012 By 2 Comments
It’s starting to feel more characteristic of winter. Yesterday was a cold, grey, raw day with steady sleet and the occasional wind gust that takes your breath away. It was the kind of day you’d much rather observe from the comforts of your well-blanketed bed. But, as I trudged out of our apartment building in an attempt to get the kids to school (on time), I started thinking about dinner. I wanted to serve a hearty, comforting dish but, one that also wouldn’t require lots of prep time since I had no time! Recently I came across a … [Read more...]
Turkey Meatloaf
September 28, 2012 By 1 Comment
The days are getting cooler, turning darker earlier, and my kids are demanding more substantial meals. Gone are the days of summer where a simple barbequed fish and some steamed veggies would satisfy their appetites. It seems as though we're moving into crock pot territory: home-cooked, hearty meals of meat and potatoes and pasta. I figured I'd make Mom's Turkey Meatloaf this evening since my daughter came home sick from school and needed some comfort food to help nourish and mend. Where as mom would've gone for the bowl of hot … [Read more...]
