Brilliance in a Bag
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Our dinner tonight was the kind that makes everyone happy: it was quick and easy (my favorite); delicious (everyone’s favorite) and in the food group of awesome (my boys favorite).
In a word: tacos.
These aren’t just any tacos, though. They are a special breed called Walking Tacos. Perhaps you’ve heard of them? I discovered them a few years ago and have used them at birthday parties as a sure-fire... READ MORE
Dinner for Two
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Food on Monday, February 27, 2012
This post may seem a bit irrelevant to our wonderful readers whose tables are filled to capacity and whose biggest stress every evening is making a meal stretch and getting through the chaotic dinner hour. It seemed so very recent that this was the case in my home…
But now, with one off to college and the second firmly ensconced in high school life which keeps him busy and gone a lot, I find myself... READ MORE
Celebrate Family
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Friday, September 23, 2011
September 26th has been declared by President Obama as a day for our nation to reflect “...on the blessings of family and participating in family activities that strengthen relationships between children and parents”.
The fine folks at E-mealz are celebrating all week and as part of their Proud to be a Family campaign, they’re offering free recipes and fun activities and lots of linky round-ups.
For... READ MORE
What to Cook When You're Pressed for Time
Posted by DariaSockey in Food on Wednesday, August 31, 2011
After a week of roast chicken, barbecue chicken sandwiches, garlic chicken and pasta, chicken soup and chicken enchiladas — with more of your recipes in the freezer waiting for another time — the kids were looking forward to a promised meatloaf.
After a late appointment with one child’s speech therapist, I was contemplating a very late dinner, when I remembered an old shortcut: plopping the mixture... READ MORE
New Ways With Chicken
Posted by DariaSockey in Food on Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Yesterday I ran into the supermarket for Just two items. So I didn’t bother grabbing a cart.
I never learn. As usual, I was staggering up to the checkout line with my arms full. This time, along with the tortillas and teriyaki sauce I’d come for, two boxes of Little Debbies were tucked under my arm, and my poor little fingers were twisted into the ends of plastic bags containing three large roasting... READ MORE
What's For Dinner?
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Thursday, May 12, 2011
Next week we are having very special company for dinner, and I would love some suggestions for a delicious, easy-to-make meal to serve. Here are my criteria:
1. No crock-pot dishes (we love crock pot food of course, but not for company)
2. No grilling (too risky)
3. Something that can be made ahead of time and put in the warming drawer if need be (so I don’t have to worry about the house being hot)
4. A dish that will make my guest and family weep with delight
That’s all I ask. Any ideas? And as always, thank you for your support.
Go Fish!
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Thursday, March 24, 2011
I got one of those Press Release emails the other day from Piccadilly Cafeteria informing me of their updated menu that includes fish specials all week long during Lent.
I think it’s sweet how restaurants try to help us Catholics out during our 40 days, don’t you?
Last night, we grabbed dinner on the way home from a busy day of soccer games and a doctors appointment and pretty much everything else... READ MORE
Crock Pot O' Gold
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Thursday, March 17, 2011
If you act now, you could get this in your crock pot to have ready in time for tonight’s dinner. It’s sure to be worth the effort!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you, and may the luck o’ the Irish be with you all year.
Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage
from The Food Network
Ingredients
2 stalks celery, halved
4 carrots
1 medium onion, cut in 4 wedges
4 to 6 red potatoes, quartered
1 4-pound corned beef... READ MORE
What's Cooking, Mom?
Posted by Danielle Bean in Food on Thursday, February 24, 2011
I recently borrowed The Best 30-Minute Recipe
I say “delicious-looking” because I haven’t actually tried any yet. I bought the ingredients for two of the recipes so far, but with a stomach bug raging through the house, it doesn’t exactly feel like the time for culinary experimentation. Tonight, I’m making pancakes for those family members who are managing to keep down their meals. Pineapple glazed chicken and skillet lasagna will have to wait.
In the meantime, I thought it might be fun for us to share some real-life dinner inspiration here. What are you cooking these days? What’s on the menu for dinner tonight?
Thanksgiving Grace
Posted by Lynn Wehner in Faith on Tuesday, November 23, 2010
“God is great. God is good. Let us thank him for our food. Amen.”
Maybe that was the first “grace” any of us ever learned. And it’s one that, in its simplicity, says what needs to be said.
(Of course, if you’re a “fan of the perfect rhyme” like me, it makes you pause to wonder in what respectable rhyming dictionary the word “good” rhymes with “food”? But I digress.)
The Catholic standard would certainly... READ MORE
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