Category Archives: Series

Thursday, April 21st, 2011

WORKING GIRL DINNERS! One Pot Oven Miracle Lemon Roast Chicken and Potatoes

RECIPE: Lemon Roast Chicken and Potatoes

My grandmother’s sister used to make the most amazing lemon chicken–a whole chicken, on the phone, with whole round potatoes roasted underneath. This is the working girls’, not retired aunt’s, version: chicken legs (yes, you can use breasts instead) and … Continue reading …

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Categories: 60 Minutes, Cheap, Easy, Eat, Main Courses, Poultry, Recipes, Series, Watch, Working Girl Dinners

Tuesday, April 19th, 2011

Franglais: Very “Nice” Chickpea Dip

RECIPE: Very "Nice" Chickpea Dip

Get the whole story at the Huffington Post. I remember the first time I went to the circus, I thought it was a spectacle. It was all purple cotton candy and glittering acrobats and kneeling white horses. And then the … Continue reading …

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Categories: 15 Minutes, Appetizers & Hors D’Oeuvres, Cheap, Dips, Spreads, Preserves, Easy, Eat, For a Crowd, Franglais, Series, Vegetarian

Monday, April 18th, 2011

MEATLESS MONDAY The Secret Ingredient (Coconut): Red Veggie Curry

RECIPE: Red Veggie Curry

Get the whole story on Serious Eats. In the last few weeks, we’ve seen coconut as a sweet flavoring for rice pudding and as a crispy coating for shrimp, but it’s also a perfect vehicle for sauce.

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Categories: 30 Minutes, Cheap, Easy, Eat, Main Courses, Meatless Mondays, Series, The Secret Ingredient, Vegetarian, Vegetarian

Saturday, April 16th, 2011

French in a Flash: Pasta with Sweet Pea Pistou and Chèvre

RECIPE: Pasta with Sweet Pea Pistou and Chèvre

Get the whole story at Serious Eats. It’s April, so no matter what happens, it’s officially spring. Pistou is a sauce from the south of France made from fresh basil, garlic, olive oil, and sometimes cheese and tomato. It’s so … Continue reading …

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Categories: 15 Minutes, Cheap, Easy, Eat, French in a Flash, Main Courses, Recipes, Series, Sides, Starches, Vegetarian, Vegetarian

Saturday, April 9th, 2011

French in a Flash: Tapenade-Baked Chicken

RECIPE: Tapenade-Baked Chicken

Get the whole story at Serious Eats. Is it wrong to love a shortcut? I’ve been busy lately, but when it comes to writing my columns, I want to bring the best to my readers. But then I thought, I … Continue reading …

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Categories: 30 Minutes, Cheap, Easy, Eat, French in a Flash, Main Courses, Poultry, Recipes, Series

Friday, April 8th, 2011

Franglais: The Roquefort Wedge

RECIPE: The Roquefort Wedge

Get the whole story on The Huffington Post. If it’s wrong to expound on the beauty and perfection that is the blue cheese wedge, then I’m sorry. I just don’t care. To me, it is the snow-capped Everest of salads. … Continue reading …

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Categories: 15 Minutes, Easy, Eat, Franglais, Recipes, Salad, Series, Soup & Salad, Vegetarian

Monday, April 4th, 2011

Working Girl Dinners: Spicy Penne with Instantaneous Meatballs

RECIPE: Spicy Penne with Instantaneous Meatballs

Meatballs are so romantic. I’ve been in love with them ever since I saw Tramp nudge one over to Lady across the spaghetti supper. I think I’ve been dreaming of re-enacting that scene, sans whiskers and wet noses (or with, … Continue reading …

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