Archive for July, 2010

Summer Corn, Bacon, and Potato Chowder

Most of you can agree, it’s hot out there.  After driving home last night, and feeling the heat radiate off of the car, the last thing I wanted to do was turn on the stove.  So, I quickly (quick is key these days!) cooked up this fantastic summer chowder.   I had red bell pepper and [...]

Pappardelle with Chicken and Mushroom Ragù

I found this recipe at Epicurious.com (they have a great iPhone ap, by the way).  It was from the October 2008 issue of Gourmet magazine.  I made a few changes to lighten it up a bit.  I’m not sure who said it was 4 servings.  It makes sooo much more than that, but I did [...]

After a full week of work…

Well, this week was my first full week of work.  I have to admit, I really like my job.  I know, that’s a good thing, right?  But to me it comes with a bit of guilt & sorrow, because I have less time with my son.  I do feel, though, that I’m good at being [...]

“Delicious Chicken”

Gina, from her blog, states that Pollo Sabroso means delicious chicken in Spanish.  I think this family would have to agree.  I used Gina’s marinade for some chicken legs (6, to be exact) and mixed up the ingredients before work the other morning.  The chicken marinated all day.  When I got home, I cooked them [...]