It’s almost officially SUMMERTIME! School is winding down and my kids are ready to take full advantage of their carefree days. Not only are we breaking out the super high SPF sunscreen, we’re also tweaking our grocery list and stocking up on essentials so we’re prepared for any impromptu summer picnics and grill outs. Because we live in the concrete jungle of NYC, where our “back yard” is shared with hundreds of strangers, we seek out every opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, to go east and hang out and grill out. Plus, … [Read more...]
Lemon Orzo with Zucchini and Tomatoes
May 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I don’t remember ever eating Orzo as a child. But, I did find a recipe in Mom’s collection for this rice-shaped pasta (otherwise known as risoni). And, knowing that my kids LOVE rice and pasta independently, I sensed orzo would soon be a big hit and a regular on our dinner rotation. I couldn’t wait to look through Mom’s Orzo recipe. When I opened up the tattered, worn paper, I felt like I was looking at an ancient relic. The lines are all blurred and the only legible ingredients said “1 cup of orzo” and “zuc” and “salt”. That’s it. No … [Read more...]
Baked Parmesan Carrot Fries w/ Chilled Cilantro Dipping Sauce
May 7, 2012 By 20 Comments
A couple weeks ago I went to an amazing event where culinary artist Clare Crespo showcased many creative ways to have “fun” eating our veggies through edible vegetable art. Remember, we made a cook veggie flag and a veggie wagon too? Well, what happens when you’re just not in the mood to construct vegetable-based “sculptures?” It’s very easy to take a basic veggie, tweak the way you’d normally prepare it, and serve it to your family in an entirely different light. Take carrots for example. We eat carrots all the time at dinner. However, … [Read more...]
Raspberry Flowers, Salted Grapes & A Tupperware Chop N Prep Chef Giveaway!
May 2, 2012 By 34 Comments
If you can have fun with your veggies, you can certainly have fun with your fruit! My family is full of fruit lovers. In fact, we usually eat fruit with every meal. Maybe that’s why I was itching to make some changes to our every day options. Here are two easy fruit recipes that take less than 5 minutes to make. Yes, you heard correctly. Less than five minutes to make. With just one slight ingredient tweak, you will enhance the taste of your average grape and raspberry. These recipes are tasty as mid-afternoon snacks but, they can also … [Read more...]
