THE FARRO SALAD
This Farro Salad recipe is originally from NYT Cooking. I've made this a few times now. It’s fairly quick and very yummy!
HERB SKILLET CHICKEN WITH GREENS
I made this on a weeknight. Fairly quick and pretty tasty - a great recipe from NYT Cooking! In this easy skillet meal, seared boneless chicken thighs are nestled on a bed of herbs, browned whole garlic cloves and greens before the pan is popped into the oven to roast until golden.
15 BEAN SOUP
This recipe came off the label from HamBeens, a company that makes packages of a variety of 15 beans for various soups and chilis. You can look up their other soup recipes online. Another 'A' recipe from the Art Flores rating system.
BRAISED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH SWEET POTATOES & DATES
Art gave me an A+ for this one tonight! It takes some time to cook, but it's well worth the wait.
LEMON SPAGHETTI WITH ROASTED ARTICHOKES
This recipe from NYT Cooking is a yummy lemon pasta with roasted artichokes. Nutritious and delicious!
RAINBOW BEEF
This recipe from NYT Cooking is a quick evening stir fry. Nutritious and delicious!
GRANDMA’S LIME GREEN JELLO SALAD
This lime green jello recipe brought back memories from the 70's! A great recipe to share with the young and young at heart!
BLOND PUTTANESCA
I'm not one for anchovies, but this recipe was quite good! Try this Blond Puttanesca from NYT Cooking!
CREAMY, CHUNKY TOMATO SOUP
This recipe is a go-to for Art when he wants comfort food. Quick and easy to make!
EASY CHICKEN & RICE
Art called this recipe "uninspired" at first but ultimately gave it a B+. I found it quick and easy. Perfect for a weeknight dish that you can throw together and enjoy. From New York Times cooking with some modifications.
LEMONY GREEK CHICKEN, SPINACH AND POTATO STEW
Brrrr. It is cold out this week. Here is a lemony Greek chicken, spinach, and potato stew recipe that has become a favorite! Courtesy of NYT Cooking.
THE FRITTATA
Today, someone in the gym said, "You look like a frittata person." They are right. Love to make 'em. Love to eat 'em. I make these for brunch, but sometimes even as a dinner dish. Here is our version. Serve it with Art's guac recipe from a few weeks ago!
CHICKEN SPINACH ARTICHOKE STEW
We made this delicious winter stew last week. A definite keeper in our household!
OATMEAL COOKIES!
Who doesn’t love a cookie?! This recipe yields 2-3 dozen delicious ones!
A HOLIDAY BREAKFAST RECIPE: Dutch Pancakes
These are delicious custardy pancakes. A fave on weekends.
SHEPHERD’S PIE
I use this recipe every year to use up those leftover mashed potatoes. Great for after Thanksgiving or any holiday celebration.
TURKEY CORN SOUP: What to do with Those Thanksgiving Leftovers
Ever wonder what to do with your leftover turkey? My family found this recipe in our local newspaper when I was a kid, and we’ve made it every year since. I have no idea who the source is, but it makes for a great use of any leftover turkey and pan drippings (if you save those).
QUICK & EASY INDIAN PORK CURRY WITH COCONUT SAUCE (from Savvy Bites)
Looking for a quick and easy Indian-style pork curry recipe? Look no further! This 30-minute recipe from Savvy Bitea is perfect for a weeknight meal or a weekend curry night.
MY MOM’S HALUPKI: (AKA. Stuffed Cabbage)
My mom used to make stuffed cabbage on Sundays after church. We called it “pigs in a blanket” or by its Slovak name, Halupki. If you are of Eastern European descendant in Pittsburgh, you’ve probably had some version of this recipe. This recipe takes time but is worth the labor. Enjoy!
ART’S CHUNKY GUACAMOLE
My husband is Mexican, and this recipe is a family favorite. Use it with chips at a party or on your tacos!