It's football season -- something that my family is BIG into! My brother-in-law is a huge Jets fan; me, I grew up a Giants fan thanks to my dad! Whatever team you root for, one thing is for sure -- there is always food involved and lots of eating. Sometimes, it can even be like day-long eating. If you can't actually be at the game, tailgating at home can be just as fun, especially if you have family and friends over to watch it!
Omega 3's. We've heard about them. We know they are good for us. We know we need them in our diet. Where do they come from? And how do we make them work in our daily dinners? I hope to answer some of these questions for you.
School is right around the corner. I know in some parts of the country, it is already in session. I always find myself forgetting what the "routine" is, and then remembering that I need to have dinner on the table...
Dinner doesn't always have to be a huge meal where you find yourself cooking for hours. I am going to give you a recipe for a seafood chowder that is hearty. Add a small salad and some crusty French bread...
Recently I had the opportunity to be a guest chef on LX New York. I worked with co-hosts Jane and Janice to create a quick and delicious dinner of whole roasted chicken, roasted zucchini and boiled summer New Jersey corn....
Summer picnics are a great way to get the family outside in a different environment for a dinner that is light and cool for those warm summer nights. Having some really great gourmet cheese shops and specialty shops to choose from are a good source of many different prepared items that you can turn into a great meal. We have a bunch of them here in Essex County, New Jersey -- Italian shops, produce markets, cheese shops, bakeries and chocolate shops! With all of these resouces, you can create a picnic meal quickly and effortlessly.
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There's nothing better than a great poolside dinner after spending the whole day sitting poolside and relaxing in the sun. It doesn't matter if it's by your own pool, a community pool, or at a friend's house with a pool. I know this since my mom has added a beautiful pool to her yard recently. We didn't have this treat growing up, but now I spend many hot days cooling off there.
Summer, summer ,summertime. We all want to feel good, look great, and eat better and in the warmer months it's easier to eat right. I think it's because the fruits, vegetables are so abundant and juicy...I can't resist!! During the summer, our lives tend to be a little less hectic, maybe it's because the kinds are out of school and we aren't running around getting them to school, rehearsals, and practices.
The weather is warm. The sun is shining brighter. You can just feel that school is almost over for the kids. It's the perfect time to prepare a grilled meal and eat outside on the deck. Try my recipe for Grilled Asian Chicken with Ginger Cilantro Rice. It's one of my favorites for when the weather starts getting warmer. This recipe is simple with a nice twist: adding some Asian spices and ingredients is easy and always tastes great.
Summer is my most favorite season because everything is soooo abundant! The fruits and vegetables are just wonderful, gardens and farmers markets are flourishing! It's so rewarding even watching my own (or I should say my husband's) garden grow. He has the green thumb, but I am definitely involved. He grows it and I cook it!
