This is a recipe from my childhood that was always a family favorite. Who doesn’t love a good chicken sandwich- and this one stands out for its delicious basil aioli. The aioli also makes for a great pasta dressing or dip for some veggies if…
Grilled White Pizza with Artichoke and Arugula
Grilled pizza means your favorite family dinner doesn’t have to leave your kitchen over-heated once the summer kicks in. This recipe is for something a little different from your typical slice but the technique still works if you like the classic. Just substitute your favorite…
Grilled Eggplant with Tahini, Tomato and Feta
This grilled eggplant is perfect for family meals enjoyed al fresco. Sometimes you want your vegetables to ascend to new heights and this recipe is not only filling- its full of flavor! Who said veggies had to stand at the sidelines? This dish is made…
Black Bean and Quinoa Burgers
I have always loved veggie burgers even though I’m an avid omnivore. These are so flavorful you won’t miss the meat, and they make for a great family dinner. It is also nice to have patties premade so you have a lunch ready to go…
Chicken Piccata
Whose kid likes capers? Well mine do! That’s why I decided to throw up the recipe for chicken piccata on the blog today. Unlike chicken marsala, chicken piccata doesn’t require any special wine plus its faster to make because you’re not frying mushrooms. This is…
BBQ Meatballs and Broccoli
The glory of sheet pan meals is their ease in the making AND in the cleaning up! This combo is so tasty since the juice from the meatballs seasons the broccoli. It’s the ideal weekday dinner and also a wonderful meal prep recipe for weekday…
Quick Cumin Beef Stir Fry
It’s a snow day in NYC and that means snow tubing and wet feet for my house. At the end of the day we will all be craving a hot and easy supper. This stir fry is ideal for a family meal because it takes…
Chicken and Apricot Tagine
Chicken and Apricot Tagine 6 Servings This recipe is the ultimate family meal, it is comforting, fall-apart tender and full of natural sweetness from the apricots and honey. Though it takes an hour to cook, all that time is in-active cook time which means that…
One Pot Shrimp and Creamy Peanut Noodles with Hidden Veggies
One Pot Shrimp and Creamy Peanut Noodles with Hidden Veggies From The Ultimate New Mom’s Cookbook Serves 8 You’ll love this meal for its hidden vegetables, richly seasoned noodles, and the fresh crunch of herbs and peanuts to finish. An added bonus of the one-pot meal is cleanup is so easy and…
Adobo Chicken and Sweet Potato Chili
Adobo Chicken and Sweet Potato Chili Everyone needs a good chili recipe to add to the rotation. This one is unique for its rich, smokey base and the added nutrition of the sweet potatoes. Once you allow your kids to add their favorite toppings, you…