Honey Plum Soy Chicken

Nov52012

When I first met my husband, the only things he had in his fridge were beer, ketchup, and a large bottle of soy sauce. I’m sure he wasn’t the only bachelor to live this way, but I would like to think his culinary requirements have expanded since marrying me. Although we try and stay away from super salty dishes, I couldn’t resist trying this knowing that Brad would absolutely love it. I mean the recipe calls for an entire bottle of soy sauce. It practically had his name written on it, and I do aim to please every once in a while. I did knock the soy sauce down to about half (I just couldn’t bring myself to do the whole thing), and I can’t imagine it could have been more delicious. An easy and elegant meal for the soy sauce lover in your life.

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Veggie & Bacon Breakfast Hash

Nov22012

Every couple of weeks, I will clean out my veggie drawer by either making a fritatta or a hash like this one. They both make for fantastic dinners – quick, easy, warm and filling. And there’s always something fun about having breakfast for dinner. This would, of course, make an amazing breakfast as well (especially if you’ve had a few too many cocktails the night before). And I doubt you would need lunch afterwards! We still (thankfully) have power here in nyc, but the pickins at the grocery store were slim, so this was the perfect meal to use up what we already had on hand. I’m sure a few fellow New Yorkers could benefit from a meal like this. Have a great weekend everyone, and a special good-luck to all the marathoners out there – although I’m still a bit torn as to whether or not the marathon should go on, we will be out cheering!

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October Restaurant Round-Up

Oct312012

**Just a quick note to say that we are so grateful to all the people who worked so very hard these past few days to keep us safe and comfortable. We are thankful beyond words, and our prayers go out to those who are recovering from the storm. 

This has been a pretty busy month for us, so we didn’t get out to many new spots, but we did hit up a few of our tried and true favorites.

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Slow Cooker Tomato Soup

Oct282012

There’s not much that can beat a warm bowl of tomato soup and gooey grilled cheese. And this recipe is a real winner. It’s super flavorful and rich, but with just a touch of cream. I actually think this would be the perfect meal to feed your kids before a night of trick-or-treating. Give them something filling and nutritious to offset all that sugar! Using Halloween inspired cookie cutters to cut out the grilled cheese is sure to make it a hit with the little ones. Brandon (my toddler) absolutely devoured this – a rare occurrence that nearly warrants a parade.

We hope everyone in the northeast stays safe against Sandy. We are crossing our fingers that it is through NYC by Wednesday so as not to ruin the fun! I also don’t know how many days you can keep two kids inside without losing your mind…pray for me. :)

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Finding “Me” Time as a Mom

Oct252012

How to Find ME Time as a Mom

I find it rather laughable every time I hear a magazine, talk show, book, etc. claim that as a mother you absolutely must find time to devote to yourself. What makes this seem so ridiculous is that I have yet to see them follow up with exactly how you are supposed to find this mythical “me” time. There’s always the obvious, like pawning the kiddies off on your husband or babysitter, but for most of us, having that extra assistance isn’t always an option. I think we all agree that finding time for things we enjoy is important – so on to a solution!

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Sugar-Crusted Cocktail Party Brownies

Oct232012

These brownies are the perfect thing to bring or serve at a cocktail or dessert party. They meet all the criteria necessary for appropriate cocktail party eats:

  • Can be eaten with one hand – check!
  • Not messy – fudgey & rich, but no napkin necessary
  • Approachable, but a little more special than the usual – the extra sugar topping gives them an edge on your everyday brownie
  • Ample servings – this recipe makes a whole sheet pan worth of treats
The key is to use really good quality chocolate and not to over bake them. They are sure to be a hit!
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Slow Cooker Red Beans & Rice

Oct182012

Can you tell that I’m a little obsessed with my slow cooker? This puppy gets some major use around our house. And you are going to love this recipe! It’s so simple that my 2-year old seriously did 90% of the work.  Next time you don’t think you have time to make dinner, take 5 minutes in the morning and pop this in (and 20 seconds to soak the beans the night before), and you will be rewarded with a delicious, comforting meal that’s practically ready to go when you walk in the door. What makes this recipe extra special is the added ham hocks, which you can shred and leave in or remove once they are done cooking. You could also do sausage if that’s more your speed, but I love the smokiness from the ham.

If you want to make this super easy, heat up some frozen pre-cooked rice. The rice in the bag that you microwave is an option too, but personally, it gives me the hebegebees. Best option – get yourself a small rice cooker. I love ours and it takes out all the guesswork. Rice, water, hit button, (wait 20 minutes), done. Enjoy!

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Brandon 2.25 Years Summary

Oct162012

Brandon has grown by leaps and bounds these past few months. I feel like he’s turned into a little boy and has truly left his baby days behind. We are so proud of the little man he is becoming. Many of the struggles I mentioned in his last summary have worked themselves out, mainly due to his major increase in vocabulary. His talking has increased 10 fold. We love being able to actually communicate with him and are constantly amused at the things he says. One of the first real sentences he ever said took place after dinner when I was asking him if he wanted a cookie. He quickly and enthusiastically replied, “I LOVE COOKIES!” It was a major turning point for him and now the words just won’t stop coming.

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