Thanks for stopping by. I created this blog to inspire you to start cooking and show that it is possible to cook a healthy and delicious meal (almost) every day of the week.

"You don't have to cook fancy or complicated masterpieces - just good food from fresh ingredients." -Julia Child

Thursday, January 31, 2013

Linguine with Chicken, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Mushrooms, and Peas

Dinner 1.31.2013: Linguine with Chicken, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Mushrooms, and Peas

Linguine with Chicken, Applewood Smoked Bacon,
Mushrooms, and Peas
It is amazing how much flavor a little Applewood Smoked Bacon can add to a dish. When buying any kind of bacon I usually pick cuts with less fat and more meat and cut off the majority of the lard before using it in a dish. Don't need all the extra fat calories - just the amazing flavor!

Linguine with Chicken, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Mushrooms, and Peas
(olive oil, chicken, kosher salt, applewood smoked bacon, onion, mushrooms, pepper, white wine, heavy cream, starchy pasta water, beurre manie, add cooked chicken, frozen peas, chopped parsley, Parmesan) toss with pasta

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Simple Tomato Bolognese

Dinner 1.29.2013: Simple Tomato Bolognese with Pan-roasted Squash

Simple Tomato Bolognese with Pan-roasted Squash
Simple Tomato Bolognese (olive oil, ground sirloin, onion small dice, kosher salt, pepper, chicken stock, marinara sauce, dried oregano, little sugar)

Pan-roasted Squash (olive oil, roll-cut squash, kosher salt, pepper, squeeze of lemon, chopped parsley)

Monday, January 28, 2013

Applewood Smoked Ham and Peas Fettuccine in a Light Cream Sauce

Dinner 1.28.2013: Applewood Smoked Ham and Peas Fettuccine in a Light Cream Sauce with Orange Zest

Applewood Smoked Ham and Peas Fettuccine
in a Light Cream Sauce with Orange Zest
Applewood Smoked Ham and Peas Fettuccine
in a Light Cream Sauce with Orange Zest

Sunday, January 27, 2013

Garlic, Lemon and Thyme Marinated Pork Loin and Applewood Smoked Bacon Potatoes

Dinner 1.27.2013: Garlic, Lemon and Thyme Marinated Pork Loin and Applewood Smoked Bacon Potatoes

Garlic, Lemon and Thyme Marinated Pork Loin
and Applewood Smoked Bacon Potatoes

Saturday, January 26, 2013

Oma's Green Beans, Mushroom Linguine, Fillet

Dinner 1.26.2013: Oma's Green Beans, Mushroom Linguine, Fillet

Oma's Green Beans, Mushroom Linguine, Fillet

Avocado and Spinach Grilled Sandwich and Fried Egg

Lunch 1.26.2013: Avocado and Spinach Grilled Sandwich and Fried Egg

Avocado and Spinach Grilled Sandwich and Fried Egg

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Oregano White Beans, Roasted Panchetta Potatoes, Chicken

Dinner 1.24.2013: Oregano White Beans, Roasted Panchetta Potatoes, Chicken

Oregano White Beans, Roasted Panchetta Potatoes, Chicken

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Tomato Bolognese

Dinner 1.22.2013: Tomato Bolognese

Tomato Bolognese

Monday, January 21, 2013

Salmon, Portobello Cream Sauce Linguine, Cauliflower Purée

Dinner 1.21.2013: Salmon, Portobello Cream Sauce Linguine, Cauliflower Purée

Salmon, Portobello Cream Sauce Linguine, Cauliflower Purée

Sunday, January 20, 2013

Thyme and Lemon Marinated Pork Chop, Linguine with Pan Sauce Beurre-manie, Green and Garbanzo Beans with Tomatoes

Dinner 1.20.2013: Thyme and Lemon Marinated Pork Chop, Linguine with Pan Sauce Beurre-manie, Green and Garbanzo Beans with Tomatoes

Thyme and Lemon Marinated Pork Chop, Linguine with Pan Sauce
Beurre-manie, Green and Garbanzo Beans with Tomatoes
Green and Garbanzo Beans with Tomatoes

Frittata

Breakfast 1.20.2013: Frittata

 Frittata

Friday, January 18, 2013

White Wine Braised Chicken with Carrots and Potatoes in a Creme Fraiche Sauce

Dinner 1.18.2013: White Wine Braised Chicken with Carrots and Potatoes in a Creme Fraiche Sauce

White Wine Braised Chicken with Carrots and Potatoes
in a Creme Fraiche Sauce

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Civapcici, Riata, Spinach Pesto Penne, sauteed Zucchini and Tomatoes

Dinner 1.17.2013: Civapcici, Riata, Spinach Pesto Penne, sauteed Zucchini and Tomatoes

Civapcici, Riata, Spinach Pesto Penne, sauteed Zucchini and Tomatoes

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Salmon, Spinach and Parsley Pesto, Sweet Potato Purée

Dinner 1.15.2013: Salmon, Spinach and Parsley Pesto, Sweet Potato Purée

Salmon, Spinach and Parsley Pesto, Sweet Potato Purée

Monday, January 14, 2013

Popcorn

Snack 1.14.2013: Popcorn

Popcorn with butter and salt

Chicken Schnitzel, Sautéed Mushrooms and Spinach, Spaghetti Con-Pepe

Dinner 1.14.2013: Chicken Schnitzel, Sautéed Mushrooms and Spinach, Spaghetti Con-Pepe

Chicken Schnitzel, Sautéed Mushrooms and Spinach, Spaghetti Con-Pepe

Sunday, January 13, 2013

Pork Chops, Roasted Green Beans and Tomatoes, Pasta tossed in Pork and Green Bean Drippings with little Butter, Chimi Churry Sauce

Dinner 1.13.2013: Pork Chops, Roasted Green Beans and Tomatoes, Pasta tossed in Pork and Green Bean Drippings with little Butter, Chimi Churry Sauce

Pork Chops, Roasted Green Beans and Tomatoes, Pasta tossed in Pork
and Green Bean Drippings with little Butter, Chimi Churry Sauce

Saturday, January 12, 2013

Fettuchine Alfredo and Chicken

Dinner 1.12.2013: Fettuchine Alfredo and Chicken

Fettuchine Alfredo and Chicken

Friday, January 11, 2013

Thai Chicken Curry with Vegetables

Dinner 1.11.2013: Thai Chicken Curry with Vegetables

Thai Chicken Curry with Vegetables

Friday, January 4, 2013

Roasted Salmon, Roasted Cauliflower, Penne With Cheese Sauce

Dinner 1.04.2013: Roasted Salmon, Roasted Cauliflower, Penne With Cheese Sauce

Roasted Salmon, Roasted Cauliflower, Penne With Cheese Sauce

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Spaghetti and Meatballs with Broccoli

Dinner 1.03.2013: Spaghetti and Meatballs with Broccoli

Spaghetti and Meatballs with Broccoli

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Sun-dried Tomato Linguine, Roasted Asparagus, Chicken

Dinner 2013 1.02.2013 Sun-dried Tomato Linguine, Roasted Asparagus, Chicken

Sun-dried Tomato Linguine, Roasted Asparagus, Chicken