Three Cheese Summer Squash Lasagna and F...

Three Cheese Summer Squash Lasagna Last week, the kids and I headed to the local farmer’s market to pick up our first Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) share of the season. CSA’s are a great way to support local farmers and to get fresh local produce. It comes with a bit of a risk because you don’t always know what or how much you are getting. But you also benefit when the crop is good and I think the mystery element is fun because it gives you sort of a weekly Top Chef/Next Food Network Star challenge every week. And if you know your local conditions...

Zucchini Frittata

This is a good weeknight or quick brunch recipe that is taken partly from Giada de Laurentis’s asparagus frittata and partly from a zucchini frittata recipe of my grandmother’s.  We make this frequently during the summer when we have fresh vegetables and herbs from the garden–I think other vegetables would work also (asparagus, peppers, etc.). Zucchini Frittata 1 small zucchini thinly sliced 1 shallot (or leek, or onion) 1 roma tomato 1/2 Tablespoon olive oil 1/2 Tablespoon butter 6 eggs 1 Tablespoon half and half or heavy cream salt pepper fresh...

Spring Peas and Potatoes

After two plane trips with two small children in two weeks, we were looking for something simple and easy for dinner.  After a midnight arrival home and a full day of work, I also didn’t feel like braving the grocery store with the kids after work.  So, a quick trip to the farm stand and we were set for dinner–usually we add grilled chicken of some sort, but skipped it tonight.  The most time consuming part is shelling the peas, I almost bought the pre-shelled ones.  We didn’t quite get the peas and potatoes cooked by the kids dinner time, but they...

White Bean Enchiladas, the answer to all...

The clock is ticking. The kids are a little grumpy today. Your spouse is even more grumpy today (Hey, it happens).  The grocery bill for the month is shot. There are no leftovers in the refrigerator for tomorrow’s lunch. How can you possibly pull off a home cooked meal that is going to please everyone and not drive you over the edge? Answer: White Bean Enchiladas Question: What meal is going to be low prep and relatively  easy to make? Answer: White Bean Enchiladas Question: What meal is going to be relatively  inexpensive to prepare? Answer: White Bean...