Being in a new home means we've had many nights of take-out. With the work we're having done and the never-ending unpacking I'm just too wiped out to put a roast in the oven at the end of the day! So, after several days of making sandwiches for dinner or ordering-in, I decided it was time to get myself back into the routine of cooking again. But what could I make that would be super easy and delicious? I went to my new local market and noticed ...
Recipes
Leek and Potato Soup
Things have been a little crazy lately. My family and I were staying with my parents for about two weeks while we were waiting to move into our new house, and during our stay I had a CSA pickup which included leeks. So....leek and potato soup, right? No brainer. Well, the only problem is that between painting the new house and taking care of three kids nobody was really in the mood to cook (or eat soup). We all just wanted take-out at the end of ...
Roasted Watermelon Radish
I'm always excited when I receive a new vegetable in my weekly share from my local CSA. This week that new vegetable was a Watermelon Radish. I had no idea what it was. If I hadn't received the newsletter from the farm I would have thought it was a rutabaga or some kids of giant turnip. I didn't know what to do with it either. So, I looked up a few recipes online and couldn't decide.....so I eventually decided to just simply roast ...
Pumpkin Soup with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
For a few weeks now we've had 3 pumpkins sitting outside our house. And for a few weeks I've been promising my boys we'd make soup out of my daughter's pumpkin (because she's too young to decorate hers). So, this past week my CSA pick-up included a butternut squash.....perfect opportunity to make pumpkin soup. We had a completely free Sunday so I told the boys we'd make the soup as soon as the baby took a nap. My 4 year-old was very excited so ...
Chicken Piccata with Japanese Salad Turnip Greens
I know, it sounds weird.....chicken piccata with Japanese salad turnip greens. Here's the story. Once a week I pick up a box of organic veggies from my local CSA. I only find out the contents a few hours before pick up and one item this week was Japanese salad turnips. Delicious on their own, and the greens are edible too. A bonus vegetable! The growers newsletter suggested simply sauteing the greens. I often cook several vegetables in one day ...
Chinese Pork Belly Recipe
A few months ago my brother called me with a proposition. “I think we should buy an organic, pasture fed cow...and maybe a pig.” Turns out he spoke to a guy he buys meat from at the Union Square Market and you can actually buy an entire animal....not living of course (some people ask). So, my brother, parents, and I decided to all go in on a cow and a pig. I was thrilled to have some great meat to feed my family. However, I had a few things I ...
Healthy Schools, Healthy Minds and How YOU Can Help!
Nutritious meals are one of, if not THE most important aspect of a child's development. By teaching children about proper nutrition at a young age, parents and caregivers can encourage life-long healthy eating habits. Right now, Stop & Shop and Produce for Kids are hosting their second annual Healthy Schools, Healthy Minds campaign. From now until October 20, you can contribute to this cause and support your local school simply by adding ...
Not Quite a Recipe for Pork Chops with Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans
I'm always looking for ways to make a quick meal while limiting the number of dishes/pots/pans I'll have to do once the clean up begins. In my fridge I found a few pork chops defrosting, and the veggies I had left from my CSA pick up from last week were potatoes and green beans. I had some time before picking the kids up from school at 4pm so I wanted to get my cooking done while they were out of the house. While the baby napped, I started my ...