Author: Kate

Weekly Menu 06.10.18

Weekly Menu 06.10.18

Thursday is flag day this week – so be sure to fly it! I love summertime when the boys are out of school because the very pace of day to day life slows down and mellows out. Dinner gets served later because the sun stays 

Summer Chopped Chicken Salad

Summer Chopped Chicken Salad

Do you remember the Seinfeld episode where Elaine had to have the BIG SALAD and George complained about paying for it the entire time? This salad would have made both of them happy. Making a dinner salad at home is so much more cost effective 

Baked Coconut Jasmine Rice

Baked Coconut Jasmine Rice

I’m not going to lie to you: this Baked Coconut Jasmine Rice, is, in the opinion of all tasters, a little better without the toasted coconut. But it sure is pretty. This is an easy to make and easy to hold recipe that works well 

Pan Seared Pork Chops with Cherry Salsa

Pan Seared Pork Chops with Cherry Salsa

These quick pork chops are “kicked up” with the addition of the cherry salsa. The salsa is a deep red and has a slight bite because of the jalapenos. It does look a little like cranberry sauce, but that’s where the similarity ends. Honestly, the 

Naan Sausage and Pesto Pizzette

Naan Sausage and Pesto Pizzette

Super easy, fast and quick, this appetizer hits the trifecta. During summertime, this is wonderful grilled: place on hot grill over indirect heat. Close lid and check every two – three minutes: remove as soon as the cheese is melted. Serve immediately. Easily put together 

Oatmeal Macadamia Cranberry White Chocolate Cookies (OMCWC!)

Oatmeal Macadamia Cranberry White Chocolate Cookies (OMCWC!)

  For real: Oatmeal Macadamia Cranberry White Chocolate Cookies are fully loaded.     I love serving cookies for dessert after a big meal, because they are a little bite of goodness.  I don’t need to do anything but make some coffee, put out a