Author: Kate

Father’s Day Menu 2018

Father’s Day Menu 2018

This is Bert’s 22nd Father Day (!), and every one has been special and well deserved. We have always celebrated in a pretty low key way, with gifts leaning more towards the homemade “gift certificate” than the expensive glitzy toys. We were watching TV last 

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