BOMBAY BALL

This is a great party dip because it is definite crowd pleaser. My kids chow it  every time I serve it and company always requests the recipe. I got it from my friend Nancy whom I met in a wine class we took together. Read the rest of this entry »

Paul and I used to go out to dinner when it was just the two of us. When that got too pricey, I started cooking more at home. Since I want to spend our time alone relaxing, I choose recipes that are quick and easy to prepare, not too expensive and still gourmet. The following I adapted from Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics: Fabulous Flavor from Simple Ingredients

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One of the most frequently asked questions I hear, after “How did you meet your husband?’ is “Do you really cook for seven people?” Yep, I do. And its a challenge, especially since I am so busy with afterschool activities. Since I spend most of my afternoons carpooling, I rely a lot on casseroles, stews, one dish/ one pot meals and slow cooker and quick fix recipes that can be cooking while I am out driving and running errands. All of these dishes can be prepared ahead of time.

However, not all of my cooking is geared toward our large brood. As a couple in a blended family, we get a lot of alone time  when our kids are with their other parents. I’ve included romantic recipes for two. I love to cook and I am a serious foodie so I really look forward to having more time to assert my culinary prowess.

LOVELY CHICKEN  So named  after I served it the first time and my oldest daughter, then four, remarked, “Mom, this sure is lovely chicken.” Read the rest of this entry »