Tag Archives: dinner

Pizza Rules (and Regulations)

Last night, Jude and I were treated to dinner with Nonni and Papa (the artists formerly known as Mom and Dan). We also met with two of my parent’s close friends, Michael and Lisa, for some nachos and pizza at … Continue reading

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National Grilled Cheese Day: Doin’ It Well

It’s hard not to love grilled cheese sandwich. The buttery, toasted bread. The gooey, tangy cheese. The robust flavor of a well-ripened slice of tomato. Just thinking about it brings me great happiness. Growing up in New Jersey, I was … Continue reading

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Ten Best

Two nights ago, I decided to try a recipe in Better Homes and Gardens (BHG) for Chicken Marsala. Here and there, I get stuck in a rut when it comes to making dinner. I’ll find myself repeating recipes over and … Continue reading

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Pass the Peas

I’ve written before about the fact that I am now and always have been a picky eater. The major drawbacks in my adult life are making dinner for Mike–I am happy to make him anything, and he insists I only … Continue reading

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The Uphill Climb

Life with a new baby means unpredictability. Summer often means a more relaxed cooking schedule for us because, who likes to turn the oven on during a heat wave, right? In summers past, we tended to barbecue a lot or … Continue reading

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Thank You, Chicken Puttanesca

In recent weeks, it’s gotten harder to be more imaginative and energetic about dinner. Sure, I’m hungry when time rolls around to prepare a meal, but the warmer weather combined with my big belly and aching legs/feet haven’t been creating … Continue reading

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I Don’t Feel Like Making Dinner

Sometimes, I just don’t know what to make for dinner. During some weeks, I feel eager to try new recipes or to visit old favorites. I get all the necessary ingredients on my weekly Sunday/Monday shopping excursion, and I have … Continue reading

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A Love Affair with Pasta

After catching the last few moments of a cooking segment on the Today show a couple of weeks ago, I’ve had a craving for pasta and cherry tomato sauce. I made a half-hearted attempt to hunt down the very recipe … Continue reading

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Just Like Mom Used to Make

It’s important for me to become skilled in the kitchen. I am and have always been a picky eater, and I have so many hopes that my children won’t follow my pattern. I want my family to love my cooking … Continue reading

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Snow Day!

Somewhere late in the afternoon on Tuesday, I received an email informing me that classes would be canceled on Wednesday due to the impending snow storm. After doing the fist pump and exclaiming a very joyous “YES,” I settled down … Continue reading

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