Category Archives: Sides

DON’T HATE: Brussels Sprouts

My usual preference for Brussels sprouts is to roast them in the oven with some olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.  This is one delicious way to enjoy this winter vegetable.  However, I had a lovely pasta dish at some friends’ house last … Continue reading

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Another snow day dinner: mac & cheese and chicken fingers

The onslaught of winter weather calls for comfort food.  My husband, who is a teacher, had two snow days this week so I decided to make something that reminded me of snow days when I was a kid.  Macaroni & cheese and … Continue reading

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Winter Citrus Salad

This salad is pretty enough to serve for a special occasion, but easy enough to make on a weeknight.  I adapted this salad from Thomas Keller’s “Little Gem Lettuce Salad” from Ad Hoc at Home.  I brought this over to … Continue reading

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