My mother was a force – everyone said so. The deliciousness she provided to our family and to everyone who crossed our threshold was epic. I’ve given Mom a mention in this column numerous times and because Mother’s Day weekend is here, and because I’m feeling particularly nostalgic, I include two of her recipes. Mom […]

For this ultra-easy dish, you’ll need your largest sheet pan, or just use two, placing the chicken and vegetables on both so the vegetables catch the flavor from the drumsticks. Roasting time will vary depending on how big the drumsticks are and how you cut your vegetables. Although this is a simple one-pan meal, it’s […]

I’ve been doing a lot of raking this past week at the cove and it’s so nice to come in at dusk, pull a container of soup and an already made crunchy salad out of the fridge. Because I take the time to plan ahead, I can enjoy a beautiful, healthy dinner in minutes that […]

I’m very fond of falafel – or is it falafels? In any case, this lightened-up, finish-off-in the-oven version is so tasty whether served atop a big, chopped salad as shown, or tucked into a warmed pita with crisp lettuce and other vegetables added. These are delicate, so handle with care so they don’t crumble around […]

Other than pizza, tacos, and my famous chicken noodle soup, this colorful bowl comprised of a protein, a grain and vegetables is a meal my two youngest grandchildren will eat, especially when I cut up all the components and let them build it themselves. For your crew or just for yourself, choose a grain (quinoa […]

As I sat with my weekly planner, grocery list and a hot cup of tea this morning, I realized the next several days are going to be especially busy. It’s all fun stuff, but I realized that I didn’t have room in the schedule to spend much time in the kitchen. When this happens, I […]

My family seems to prefer keeping our holiday meals simple and this frittata, a dense, flavorful pie, heavy on the veg, with just enough cheesy eggs to hold it all together, fits the bill for Easter. You can mix and match your favorite vegetables, interchange varieties of cheese, and substitute the bacon with diced ham […]

We’ve been told repeatedly by health experts, “No eating after dinner. No nighttime snacking.” However, what if we have an evening snack attack and we just can’t help it? What if we must have a little smackerel of something to get us through until breakfast? It doesn’t have to be a bowl of ice cream […]