Creamy Garlic Turkey over Rainbow Pasta

Ok, Ok. Alright already. I know it’s time to get on the bandwagon and be all creative with leftover turkey. Sheesh. What’s so wrong with a turkey and cranberry sandwich?? Fiiiiiiine. Here. Creamy Garlic Turkey over fresh Rainbow Pasta by … Continue reading

No Ham Croque Madame

My sister the Chef and her kids have been staying with us for the past few days. Last night we decided to make Pasta and Meatballs for dinner – and then E suggested we make RAINBOW pasta! After a quick … Continue reading

Don’t feed this to your 92 year old Grandmother

Amidst all the hullabaloo around tomorrow, I decided to take a break from All Things Turkey and make something completely different. I made Sweet and Sticky Pomegranate Chicken with Basmati Rice for dinner tonight. Now – I gotta be honest with … Continue reading

Fried Goodness and a Make Ahead Casserole

So – like everyone else this week – I’ve been prepping for Thanksgiving, trying to make as many things ahead of time as possible. And *shock horror* I’ve started thinking ahead to the Holidays too. So far, I’ve got the … Continue reading

‘Peelin’ the Pomegranate’ is definitely NOT a euphemism.

Nope. ‘Peelin’ the Pomegranate’ is definitely NOT a euphemism. Wish it was…but alas, it’s not. Back story: My husband brought home a pomegranate like…I dunno…a week ago? Three? He has fond memories of enjoying them as a child. I only think … Continue reading

Why have I never known the Joy of cooking Black Beans in Sherry before??

A few months ago I was trolling the internet looking for ‘grown-up’ lunches that C could take with him.  Something beyond his standard peanut butter sandwich.  Even beyond peanut butter and nutella!  I came across a whole slew of options, … Continue reading

I suck at cleaning.

If you ask my husband what it is the Number One thing I’m bad at?  His immediate response is “Washing Dishes”.  *sigh* Tonight’s dinner made a huuuuuuge mess in the kitchen.  Thank goodness it was delicious. We had Provençal Sauteed Chicken with … Continue reading

*cough cough*

I’m coughing my brains out.  I told C this morning that maybe I can count this as exercise?  I’m feelin’ the Abs of STEEEEEEEL! *cough cough* I went grocery shopping today, so for dinner tonight I wanted to use up … Continue reading

A Guggle Muggle and Dinner

I’ve still got a cold.  Last night I coughed myself awake – probably the whole neighborhood too.  *sigh*  I was talking with my mom this morning and she suggested I try my paternal Grandmother’s Cure-All for colds.  It’s called a … Continue reading

Garlic Pasta with Crunchy Beans and Homegrown Tomatoes and a Fab Bean Dip

I was hungry and C was still napping so I decided to make a Bean Dip. Easy Peasy. 2 Cans of beans + stuff = dip.  Yup.  It’s almost that easy. J would stop asking for more and started crying … Continue reading