If I had to make one thing for my Hubby for the rest of his life – it would be peas. Preferably peas and pasta. With the spring vegetables sneaking into the farmer’s markets and grocery stores, fresh peas have made an appearance, and I have been searching for a new peas and pasta recipe. [...]

So while you were chowing down on wings, pizza and pulled pork sandwiches yesterday – we took a different approach to Superbowl Sunday. I don’t like to do what everyone else is doing and our Superbowl celebration is quite subdued compared to everyone else…in that, I’m not into it. Yes, I watch the commercials and [...]

He won’t stop talking about it. I made this casserole several days ago and everyday since then – he still tells me how much he loved this casserole! Granted Hubby is a casserole lover but I’ve never heard him rant about it like this. I sent leftovers to his parents’ house and now they are [...]

I’m ending week one of my WeightWatchers commitment. So far, so good! There were challenging days in that we went out three times with friends and I didn’t want my ‘diet’ to interfere with my friendships and social life. Other than counting points and planning ahead – it wasn’t so bad. I just found myself [...]

  We love pasta in our house and crave it about once a week. I try to cut corners with calories when I can and this recipe delivers! I’ve been making it for several years now tweaking it along the way. It never disappoints while giving you the full flavor of Chicken Parmesan… and easily [...]

I’ve been away from this blog and my kitchen for over a week. We were vacationing in one of our favorite places in the world – Key West. I missed my kitchen and my family was hankering for a home-cooked meal. So today, I bring you one of my most treasured recipes. But first a [...]

The term “wedding soup” is a mistranslation of the Italian language, minestra maritata (“married soup”), which is a reference to the fact that green vegetables and meat go well together. I have had the best intentions of following a recipe I found on the Food Network Magazine. Then the recipe started taking a path of [...]

I love macaroni and cheese! I ALWAYS made it as a staple in our house – that is when my girls lived with me and I needed an easy and filling meal. Back then, I didn’t have to count calories, fat or carbs – I was too busy chasing them and my metabolism was high. [...]

What started out as a sharing a recipe with you today turned into a journey…and a fun one at that! Many years ago, I frequented a local restaurant who has since then closed but my favorite meal on their menu was Pasta Puttanesca. It was rich with flavor, salty and briney. I would go there [...]

I did it! I attended my first Weight Watcher’s meeting today! Well, it’s not actually my first – just my first this year. I went through the Weight Watchers program two years ago and lost 35 lbs! This time it’s just maintenance which we all need from time to time. I love Weight Watchers and [...]