Category Archives: Kitchen Adventures
Tarragon Meets Chicken
I noticed that my tarragon needed pruning as I headed out for my morning run, but didn’t have time to do it right then and there. Sacrificing my run time was not an option. I, however, firmly believe that if … Continue reading
The Restaurant Critic’s Wife Meets Pasta
L, a great colleague, handed me the book The Restaurant Critic’s Wife by Elizabeth LaBan. L informed me that I had to toss my ridiculous rule out the window and read the book to the very end. Opening the book, … Continue reading
White Beans meet Soup and Backyard Dreams
This is the perfect warm your bones meal on a cool, springy day. The roasting of the vegetables will generate just enough heat that you won’t have to cut your furnace back on. I invited my spouse to grab our … Continue reading
Whole Chicken Meets fresh herbs and Citrus
Gasp, Costco was out of roasted chicken! I know, how is that possible? The nice butcher apologized and then half-jokingly said, “Well, you can make your own,” and pointed to the case. I smiled politely and thought no shit. I … Continue reading
Spaghetti Squash Meets Shrimp Scampi
I recently read this post and thought how fun to make shrimp scampi out of spaghetti squash. I needed to make this dish. Though, full confession, my dish is not going to make you skinny. Yes, I used spaghetti squash; … Continue reading