Let’s make this a quick one! Our dinner is in the oven and I’m quickly mapping out the week ahead. One of my kiddos is throwing a ball in the front yard, one is coming home from a softball scrimmage (and will surely be “starving”) and the oldest is sitting across from me on the…
easy weeknight dinner
Weekly Meal Plan // Week 10
SUNDAY It’s the Oscars and we’re hosting an exclusive party for five (plus one dog). My family has been talking menu all day, but we finally went with my 11-year-old’s request for lemon chicken picatta. The last time I made this, I served it with mashed potatoes and sautéed kale. The mashed potatoes are insane…
Weekly Meal Plan // Week 9
It’s been a busy, but inspiring, few days. I’ve been in New York for the 40th anniversary of the IACP conference (the International Association of Culinary Professionals). I had some amazing (food-related) celebrity sightings: Authors of some of my favorite cookbooks were here speaking, as well as editors of food magazines, chefs, cooking teachers, nutritionists,…
Simple Roasted Salmon
Simple salmon to the rescue! Roasted salmon keeps the mess off your stove and in the oven. No more splatters of fishly smelling oil hitting your stove and counter top after sautéeing filets in a pan. White wine keeps the fish moist, and a fresh sprinkling of herbs and lemon wakes up the flavor after…