Print This Post
This simple salad is easy to make, but the taste is a complex and delicious combination of textures and tastes. It’s especially flavorful in the summer, using classic homegrown vegetables such as cucumbers and tomatoes. With feta cheese and chickpeas (garbanzo beans), it is a meal in itself. At Running with Tweezers, where I found [...]
Continue reading about Greek Couscous Salad with Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Chickpeas and Feta
Print This Post
I know it’s related to my Catholic upbringing, but these Sloppy Joes are so delicious and so easy — I actually feel guilty making them — how can something so good and quick be not bad? And the kids love them too! These are so easy, it is hardly a recipe…
Ground beef - 1 lb. [...]
Print This Post
Ok it’s been back to work for me and thus the time I have to cook is decreased considerably. Hello, Crock-Pot, whom I have been ignoring a bit lately, in favor of grilling. Crock-Pots are great for summer too though, keeping the kitchen nice and cool as the wonderful smells drift through the air.
You may [...]
Continue reading about Chicken, Spinach and Parmesan Pasta in a Crock-Pot
Print This Post
This delicious change-of pace is a Greek variation based on Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Italian Cheeses and Artichokes, which I really enjoyed for flavor and ease of preparation. The Greek version is just as tasty but totally different, with the spinach, onions and feta blending perfectly together, complimenting the chicken flavor, and keeping it very [...]
Continue reading about Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Spinach and Feta Cheese
Print This Post
I was intrigued by the word Tuscan when I found this recipe at Simply Recipes, and when I discovered that you cook it on the stove, I was hooked. Even though this summer has been remarkably cool, leaving the oven off from June-August is my goal this year. And did I mention a mushroom sauce? [...]
Continue reading about Tuscan Stove-Top Meatloaf with Mushroom Sauce Recipe
Print This Post
This simple and delicious meal is perfect for a quick grilled dinner. The basic marinade can be used on a variety of meats and cuts for a strong oregano-based Mediterranean flavor. I was originally going to make chicken kebabs but laziness got the best of me and I decided to grill/stir-fry marinated chicken pieces in [...]
Continue reading about Grilled Greek Mediterranean Chicken with Vegetables
Print This Post
I must admit that it has been about 10 years since I’ve had a classic Chicago hot dog, although as a life-long Chicagoan, I’ve definitely had my share, and enjoyed them all immensely. But, like many people, I avoid hot dogs because I’m not really sure what’s in them. And preparing a hot dog? I [...]
Print This Post
I’ll start by saying that I am not usually a person who seeks out savory and sweet combinations. I’ll tolerate dried cranberries in a lettuce salad and am trying to be more open-minded about fruit and vegetable combinations.
So when I was shopping at Trader Joe’s last week, I had no intention of buying a mango [...]
Print This Post
A stir-fry meal is a surprisingly easy, and has always been one of my favorite weeknight family staples because you can usually get from cutting board to plate in about 30 minutes; much less if you use frozen vegetables.
And, it’s fairly healthy — mainly just meat and vegetables, and the sauce should not contain too [...]
Continue reading about Simple Stir-Fry Recipe for Chicken, Beef or Vegetables
Print This Post
This is a standard meal in our house - quick, delicious and flexible.
Flexible: Everything but the beef, seasoning and water is optional, and you can substitute steak, chicken, pork or beans for the beef. Quick: While the ground beef is browning, I prepare toppings and place on the table for everyone to add their own. [...]
