Here is a healthy, no-fat way to cook broccoli. When my kids were little, this is the only way they would eat broccoli, and they loved it. They would even want to drink the orange juice that the broccoli was cooked in. Just put broccoli florets in a microwave-safe container […]
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Chicken in Red Wine
I was gone all day today, and stopped by the supermarket to buy 2 roasting chickens. My plan was to roast 2 chickens, which would provide plenty of leftover cooked chicken that I could make one or two more dinners with. Perhaps a chicken pot pie on Sunday night. Tonight’s […]
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Sometimes simple preparation results in the most delicious dishes. Roasting vegetables brings out their natural sweetness. Roasting sweet potatoes with olive oil caramelizes the outside in an absolutely scrumptious way. I have been making these for many years, and it is super-easy to do. I roast them on a […]
Fruit Smoothies
I make fruit smoothies just about every day. Honestly, I never follow a recipe. I just put a somewhat random combination of fruit in a blender, add water and chia seeds, and blend. But in case you don’t have the confidence to do that, I measured what I put into […]
Flounder or Sole With Garlic, Herbs and Lemon
The environmental impact of eating fish concerns me, and I have been contemplating how to present a discussion here on such a complex topic. I have researched fish farming and tried to understand which species I might eat with a clear conscience. I have not come up with clear answers, […]
Grapefruit Salad with Citrus Dressing
I think that the most important elements of a good salad are top quality ingredients. I usually make simple salads, made with a mixture of fresh mixed greens, preferably locally grown. In the summer, I go to the farmer’s market or a farmstand, or sometimes grow my own, though I […]
Lemon Couscous
I came up with this because I often serve plain rice with seafood, but tonight I wanted to serve something a little more interesting, but still quick and easy. This fit the bill and everyone thought it was tasty. My sister-in-law thinks it is the perfect accompaniment to Nantucket […]
Creamy Delicious Lentils (with no cream!)
Lentils are a weeknight staple for my family. This is a one-pot meal that I fall back on regularly if I don’t know what to cook and I don’t have a lot of time. Lentils cook quickly and are very nutritious and wholesome, and my family likes them. I always […]
Condiment Spread for Salmon Burgers
Last summer, a friend hosted my kids and me for lunch on her patio and served salmon burgers, which I had never had before. We all loved them, and they have since become our family’s favorite convenience food. I found some I like at Trader Joe’s. I have also seen […]