Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki

In June of 2006, right after my son was born, my dear friend Jenni brought us Chicken Gyros for dinner. WHOA. They were so good.  I begged her for the recipe.  Ever since that day, we have been making these regularly. The marinade is nothing more than some fresh herbs, sliced onion, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Here’s a little tip:  if you don’t have room in your fridge when marinating, place it […]

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Marinated Tofu with Quick Stir Fried Flowering Brassica

I love me some leafy greens. The flowering brassica I received from La Nay Ferme a few days ago was wonderful. A little bitter, which is good, and full of flavor. It’s hard to believe this former picky eater could be so in love with leafy greens, but here I am. On Monday I ran over to my favorite Asian market with two of my three kids in tow to get some tofu. (It’s the […]

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Gluten-Free Baked Gnocchi with Oregano-Chive Pesto and Slow Roasted Tomatoes

I haven’t been to the store to buy groceries for a few weeks. Picking up fresh produce from La Nay Ferme has spoiled me. I’ve also been spending a lot of time in my little garden anticipating the days that are coming soon–the days when I’ll run outside, grab some zucchini and tomatoes and throw dinner together in a flash. Even my children look forward to those simple dinners. This dinner isn’t quite so simple, […]

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Polenta with Mushrooms and Flowering Brassica

I saw Helene’s post, Creamy Polenta with Russian Kale and Shitake Mushrooms a few weeks ago, and I haven’t been able to get it out of my mind. You know we’re big fans of polenta around here. I especially love polenta with greens. As I was trying to come up with a way to use the gorgeous flowering brassica I got in my CSA, I remembered Helene’s recipe. It was so easy to throw together […]

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White Beans with Carrot and Radish Top Gremolata and Pan-Roasted Root Veggies

That was a mouthful to type!  I kinda have a penchant for beans–especially white beans.  I kinda just love them a lot.  For awhile I’ve been wanting to make some braised beans with gremolata.  I was going to use kale and parsley from my garden and I never got around to it.  If you’ve never had gremolata, then you’ve been missing out!  If you don’t know what it is, let me bring some joy into […]

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Cilantro Citrus Chicken

(This is a repost from my archives with updated with new pictures, commentary, new additions to the recipe.  Hooray!  It’s perfect for Cinco de Mayo.) I was going through old issues of Cooking Light magazine and found a recipe for Cilantro Citrus Chicken that I had marked as something I wanted to make. We really loved this recipe. My kids even gobbled it up–and if that’s not a testimonial, I don’t know what is. You […]

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Pizza with Caramelized Onions, Mushrooms, Sausage and Fresh Arugula

So I finished a juice fast last week.  Ten days.  High-five internet friends! Do you know what I craved when I was juicing?  Not pizza.  I craved curry.  Lots of spicy curry.  And anything with salsa on top.  When I started eating solid food again, I craved juice.  Crazy, right? My husband was a little worried about me drinking only juice, but I felt pretty good.  No tummy troubles whatsoever.  Just a little hungry and […]

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White Balsamic Marinated Chicken with Rice Pilaf, and Cauliflower with Raisins

I’ve been wanting to try cauliflower with raisins for awhile. I keep seeing it in magazines and on other food blogs. I really loved the way they tasted together. This was a quick meal to throw together. I marinated the chicken overnight and then tossed it in the oven for a bit. It was incredibly flavorful. Even my husband, not the world’s great lover of chicken, enjoyed it. We didn’t do this, but I was […]

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Spaghetti with Brussels Sprouts and Caramelized Balsamic and Honey Shallots

Ocean Mist Farms sent me a big ol’ box of Brussels sprouts just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. Now, I must say that I was not a fan of Brussels sprouts until a few Thanksgivings ago when we had them with browned butter and chestnuts. AMAZING. Since that time I have learned to love brassicas and enjoy the benefits of eating my leafy green veggies as often as possible. We’ve been enjoying the Brussels […]

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Israeli Couscous Pilaf with Fresh Herbs

Israeli couscous is a family favorite. My hubby doesn’t often like regular couscous, but we discovered he likes this kind much more when we bought a bagged mix from Trader Joe’s a few years back. Here’s a tip–buy this from the bulk food section. It’s much less expensive. This has become a staple side dish, particularly if I’ve made chicken.  This goes well with the famed Baked Provencal Chicken and with Chicken Gyros.  Either is really […]

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