We had a lovely week in Park City despite the lack of snow!  Thank you to FOX 13 for inviting me on the show to make the Banana Walnut French Toast Casserole from my book. And thank you to Dolly’s Bookstore for hosting me for a lovely book signing!  We arrived safely in NY and there are dozens of boxes in my bedroom which need wrapping for Christmas Eve and Christmas day.  Plus lots to cook for the holidays!  I hope you and your loved ones have a joyous Christmas together.

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Meatless Monday: kale and white bean minestrone

Tuesday: slow roasted salmon and butternut squash salad with pomegranates and toasted pumpkin seeds

Wednesday: spicy poblano, black bean and quinoa enchiladas – I will use my homemade enchiladas rojas sauce from this recipe

Thursday: one-pot farro with cauliflower and golden raisins, chicken apple sausages

Friday: hashbrown casserole, green salad with everyday salad dressing #2

Saturday: homemade wood fired pizza night at my parents house, Italian white bean and tuna salad with capers from my cookbook, I will use divina slow roasted jarred tomatoes instead of fresh here.

Christmas Eve: We always have dozens of fish dishes, including linguine with clam sauce, baccala, stuffed clams, eel, octopus and more.  Here’s a recipe for whole roasted branzino if you’re in the mood for an easy and elegant fish dish.

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Who’s stressed out that the Christmas holidays are practically here???  OMG, me!  I have done zip zero.  I haven’t bought a single gift.  I am in trouble.  But if I plan my menu for the week, I will be more likely to get other stuff done, so here goes:Continue reading

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and that you were able to spend quality time with family and friends.  I was feeling extra grateful this year and cherished being with so many loved ones.   But I think I overdid it this year leading up to Thanksgiving and I am resting up and trying to nip a cold in the bud.

Not the norm for me, but I have been indulging a bit too much on holiday food.  Ooops!  So on Monday, I am making a fresh batch of Bieler’s broth to get me back on track.  Tomorrow is always a new day.

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Who’s excited??? ME!!  The girls are coming home from college and we are all so excited, especially Mr. Picky who I don’t think loves getting all the attention. 😉 I’m going to get busy on Sunday with my cranberry sauce and applesauce!

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Happy weekend!  I picked a lot of easy recipes this week since I am working more than usual up until Thanksgiving.  I made the split pea soup the other night (easiest soup ever) and my husband requested it again this week.  No problem, dear!

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Happy Weekend!  Things have been busy around here.  I just started a new cooking class menu this week and it has gotten me into the Thanksgiving spirit!  I am officially excited for the holiday.  One thing I have been suggesting to my students is to try out new recipes this week before Thanksgiving.  That way you feel confident and you can make changes if necessary.

In other news, I was in New York last week to tape a segment on The Rachael Ray Show (OMG!!) and the show will air on Monday, November 6th. Woo-hoo!  Here’s your dinner planner for the week:Continue reading