Chad was recently out of town for a week on business. When I was on my own, I would resort to eating out or the same thing over and over again. Now, I have to make sure Evan gets enough variety too. I like to plan meals that are quick to make and use minimal…
Pappa al Pomodoro (Tuscan Bread and Tomato Soup)
Pappa al Pomodoro is a light summer soup from Tuscany. It combines coarse country bread with very ripe tomatoes, garlic, basil, and olive oil. It is a great way to use up stale bread. Pappa al Pomodoro can be served hot or at room temperature. This made a nice lunch for us. The Pappa al…
Herb and Olive Oil Crusted Bread
I have a friend who can’t eat dairy or eggs and was searching for meals to bring to her house for a party. Once I started looking at bread recipes, I realized how hard it is to find one that does not use either milk or eggs. I came across this Herb and Olive Oil…
Parmesan Garlic Grilled Corn
Recipe for Parmesan Garlic Grilled Corn- an easy and flavorful side dish for summer. Ears of grilled corn are brushed with a garlic butter and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese and parsley before serving. This Parmesan Garlic Grilled Corn is a great grilled side dish for your upcoming summer festivities. The corn is cooked on the grill…
Garlic Chicken Spring Rolls
After making Goi Cuon, I had a few extra rice paper wrappers. I searched around for new recipes to put them to use and found these Garlic Chicken Spring Rolls. The ingredients are customizable based on your tastes. I filled the rolls with the garlic chicken, romaine lettuce, mint, cucumber, and carrot. Next time, I…
Parmesan Chicken Bites with Garlic Cheese Sauce
The 47th Superbowl is this weekend! My favorite thing about football is all the party food/appetizers. These Parmesan Chicken Bites with Garlic Cheese Sauce will make a great addition to your Superbowl party or even as part of a meal. The original recipe includes deep frying the chicken, but I try to bake when possible,…
Garlic Pull-Apart Bread
I served this Garlic Pull-Apart Bread on Christmas Eve with baked rigatoni and it was a huge hit, even with Evan! There were no leftovers at the end of the meal. The pieces of bread were perfect vehicles to soak up the extra sauce from the rigatoni. If you aren’t serving this with a sauced…
