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Parchment Packet Chicken
This zero-cleanup technique delivers tender, juicy chicken and is perfect on its own yet especially helpful for all those recipes calling for precooked chicken. Works with one chicken breast or many and offers endless flexibility with flavors. Welcome to another edition of Fountain Avenue kids! Joey is in the house today, and this spunky…
Our Favorite Things from Trader Joe’s (Part 2!)
Whether you’re new to Trader Joe’s or have been a customer for years, there are always new items to discover and innovative ways to prepare them. Here are the products we tested this year (do they live up to the hype?) along with several extra value buys and some longtime family favorites. What’s so…
The Best Thanksgiving Starters & Appetizers
The Best Thanksgiving Starters and Appetizers is part of my Thanksgiving Recipe Playbook, which is chockfull of family and reader favorite Thanksgiving recipes that will cover all your holiday bases! Our Favorite Thanksgiving Starters and Appetizers
Baked Ham & Cheese Bunwiches
The classic ham sandwich is redefined with two kinds of cheese, a flavorful spread, and a quick trip to the oven. Toasty bunwiches are easy to make ahead and party perfect! Over the course of two decades and three houses, these toasty sandwiches appeared at many of our game day parties and casual get-togethers.…
A Few Of My Favorite Things – At Trader Joe’s!
Not everyone has a Trader Joe’s in their neighborhood, but even for those who don’t, the value added is worth the travel time. So what’s so great about Trader Joe’s and what are we going the distance for these days? Let’s start in 1967 It was a big year. The Vietnam War, the Cold War,…
Cheers to Non-Alcoholic Beers!
Have you heard the buzz about non-alcoholic beers? We decided to taste a few to see what the hype is all about, and we were pleasantly surprised. Let’s just say O’Doul’s isn’t the only option anymore! I’m what people call a lightweight. My tolerance to alcohol is so low that even the All Day…
Whole Roasted Parmesan Cauliflower
A whole roasted head of cauliflower is delicious AND impressive. It can also be easy and relatively quick thanks to a helpful shortcut! A whole roasted head of cauliflower can be really impressive: beautifully golden brown with a delightfully savory, lightly nutty flavor. It can also take a really long time to cook. But…
Salt-Free Smoked Paprika Chicken with Lime
Watching your sodium intake can be challenging, but this recipe proves that you can skip the salt without losing the flavor. Plus, it’s easy to make and the leftovers can be transformed into a brand new meal! (For those who may be interested, there is a link to a video above the recipe card.) …
Everything Crusted Salmon
When used on salmon, the classic bagel coating provides crisp crunch and great flavor for a super speedy meal the whole family will love. As an added bonus, the recipe can be scaled to a single serving or to accommodate a larger group. When I make a sauce or spice rub, I tend to…
Kale Pesto
This versatile sauce adds flavor to a wide variety of basic ingredients, elevating simple meals with ease while adding vibrant color and healthy appeal. What is the key is to pulling off healthy and delicious meals with ease? (Emphasis on the last two words!) It’s a question I frequently hear.…
A Few of My Favorite Things －August
A handwritten letter. It’s a bit of a lost art. That makes receiving one far more special, of course. When my sons went to camp, I relished the fact that there would be no email, texting or screens of any kind. We would write letters! Imagine my delight when, just the other week,…
Healthier Spreadable Butter
Soft, spreadable butter is easy to make and contains a dose of heart healthy Omega-3s! Why pay a premium for soft, spreadable butter when you can make it healthier and tastier at home? Even if you think ahead and soften butter before using (or simply manage with firm butter－yes, there are bigger challenges in life!)…
