I often volunteer at my kids’ elementary school. I love working with the kids —yes, Mom, I know, you always said I should be a teacher. Thanks for the “I told you so” — and my kids get so …
Author: Lisa
Spinach Lasagna with Mushroom Ragu
This lasagna is so delicious, even if it is a bit labor intensive. You can prepare some steps ahead; you can even assemble the lasagna ahead of time and refrigerate or freeze it for when you want to eat it. …
Joey’s Halloween Food Drive
Earlier this month, my 9 year old said he wants to help people who are hungry by holding a food drive on Halloween. He said it’s not fair that some people don’t have enough food to eat. I agree. So …
The #JackWhiteDebacle
“F*** YOU Jack White you have lost me as a fan forever”
Perhaps not my finest moment, but at 10:31 p.m. Saturday night, it was exactly how I felt.
There’s a lot being said about Saturday night’s Radio City Music …
BBQ Pulled Chicken Slow Cooker Recipe
There really isn’t much to this recipe because I use my favorite BBQ sauce from a jar but since a couple of people have asked me how I make it, I wanted to put up a quick post. Also, check …
Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
Another zucchini recipe! By the way, I froze some of the zucchini muffins and now I take them out one at a time to enjoy for breakfast, or lunch. You can do the same with this bread. Sorry there are …
Zucchini Muffins
Zucchini Muffins
A very basic muffin recipe. You can also add walnuts or pecans, or dried fruit to the mixture (add these in last).
1 1/3 cups sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 tsp vanilla
3 cups (1 large or 2 …
Summer Squash Bread with Lemon Icing
Right now, the summer squash and zucchinis are plentiful. I used them to make the following recipes over the weekend – Summer Squash Bread with Lemon Icing, Zucchini Muffins, and Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread.
Summer Squash Bread with a Lemon …
White Chocolate and Raspberry Cookies
Credit for this recipe to Better Homes and Gardens – the kids gave me a cookie cookbook a few years ago and this recipe has become a favorite since then.
White Chocolate and Raspberry Cookies
White Chocolate and Raspberry …
Baked Stuffed Shells – with Ricotta, Mascarpone and Smoked Mozzarella
I admit, asking you to turn on the oven in this heat can be considered cruel. I like to avoid it myself during the summer but la famiglia and I were trying to celebrate Italy being in the Euro2012 finals …