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 excited to see Mommy at their school. This fall, I am instructing a Cooking for … Read More
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. This was adapted from a Food Network magazine recipe. Some notes you may find helpful, … Read More
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 we printed up fliers and put them in our neighbors’ mailboxes and when he goes … Read More
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 Hall performance. Twitter was exploding with posts, many like mine, Saturday night into Sunday morning, … Read More
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 out Coach’s recipe for BBQ Pulled Pork in a Slow Cooker here. Easy BBQ … Read More
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 no pictures this time but I promise you, it’s very easy! Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread … Read More
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 small) grated zucchini 2/3 cup melted and cooled unsalted butter 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 … Read More
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 Icing 1 cup unsalted butter, plus 1 tablespoon 2 1/4 cups sugar 1 lemon – … Read More
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 11 oz white baking bar 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp … Read More
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 with an “Italian Sunday dinner”. While the match went horribly, horribly wrong, the stuffed shells … Read More