a journal of food, family & friends
There’s a restaurant in Hoboken, NJ that’s on the top of our “go-to” list. Zack’s Oak Bar & Restaurant. We’ve been there many times over the years since our son and daughter-in-law first made Hoboken their home. One of Zack’s house favorites is their Stuffed Chicken …happens to be my husband’s favorite, too. I like
If you’re a granola fan who loves to always have some handy for snacking, you may want to give this Crunchy Oat Streusel Topping a try. It’s not only quick & easy to make but way more friendly for those with food allergies.
Here’s a flavorful pasta dish that is ready in thirty minutes. Prepared in one pan. Can’t go wrong with this Toasted Saffron Pasta Primavera.
For the marsala lovers out there, this is a unique version of that much-loved classic. Especially delicious on a chilly evening no matter what season …with the wonderful addition of apples and cider. My husband would be the first to tell you that you need to give this Apple Cider Chicken Marsala a try. It’s
These stunners are moist and delicious. And so easy to make. Here’s another bonus …they’re naturally gluten-free.
Do you love deviled eggs but not so much the hassle of forming and transporting them? Show up at your next get-together with a bowl of this Easy Deviled Egg Dip. The crowd will surely gather around. Especially when you add some dipping crackers and raw veggies.
The Italian word tiramisu can be translated in several ways to “pick me up” or “cheer me up” or “lift me up.” They all work for me. There are lots of recipes out there for tiramisu. Some use cakelike ladyfingers while other recommend the crunchy variety. There are those that add liqueur …some don’t use
Most of us are all about grabbing a ready-to-eat rotisserie chicken at the local market. Especially on a super busy day. But there are times when you want something extra special and over-the-top flavorful for your family. Give this Roast Spatchcock Chicken with Lemon & Herbs a try. It’s truly worth the effort.
Tomato + onion + sweet red pepper + roasting = deliciousness. It also equals Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup.
If you like your pasta salad on the light side, without lots of mayo or creamy sauce, A Salad of Pasta, Spring Vegetables & Tomatoes could be just the one you’ve been hoping for. It’s loaded with unexpected flavor from the hint of orange, thyme and ginger.
Looking for a flavorful weeknight meal that comes together in a hurry? This Sesame Chicken & Cabbage Salad is loaded with the Asian flavors that we all love. If you want to amp it up a bit, add some rice or roasted potatoes on the side. And call it dinner.
If you haven’t had soda bread, now’s the time to try it. This Brown Butter Soda Bread & Cranberry Walnut Butter will make you wonder why you waited so long.
