And the winner is?! Chicken Cacciatore

In our house we have an ongoing battle about birthday dinners. Not between our kids, but between my husband and I. When I met my husband over 20 years ago, the man ate nothing but fried foods and pizza. He confessed that as a kid he was a picky eater and that he didn’t actually…

Crispy, Cool, Spicy and Delicious! Asian Lettuce Wraps with Spicy Ground Turkey Filling

Well, basketball season has ended and we are moving really quickly into baseball and softball season here in our home. I love this time of year, mainly because softball/baseball season means SPRING! Summer can’t be far behind! So tonight for a quick and easy dinner we had Asian Lettuce Cups filled with Spicy Ground Turkey…

A wonderful evening in the Seasonal Kitchen

For several years I have heard about Dick and Ginger of the Seasonal Kitchen here in Pittsford, NY. They offer cooking classes that are enormously popular with folks returning time and again to learn about and taste delicious dinners. Every personal chef is looking for that kind of success and such a devoted fan base!…

Sunday Dinner Julia Child’s Style

As our kids get older and busier, I have been really focusing on establishing the tradition my mom had which was our Sunday dinner served in the early afternoon so we can spend at least a little time together in an unhurried, enjoyable meal. This week I had a ham bone with a lot of…