Cilantro Lime Rice

Adapted from magnolia.com 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 1 cup long-grain white rice 1 3/4 cups chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice…

Oven Baked Fries

Recipe from Emeril Lagasse’s book There’s a Chef in My Soup!  The recipe can also be found at www.emerils.com. 4 large Idaho potatoes (2.5-3 lbs) 3 tablespoons oil 2 tablespoons “Baby…

Chicken Meatballs with Soft Polenta

Adapted from Michael Symon Meatballs 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh…

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

Recipes are from Jimbo’s Naturally 1/2 cup pumpkin purée 1/2 ripe banana 3/4 cup vanilla Greek yogurt 1 tbsp honey (I use maple syrup) 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice…

Italian Vinaigrette

Great for a salad or a marinade. Adapted from carlsbadcravings.com 6 tablespoons olive oil (or 5 tablespoons oil plus 1 tablespoon mayo)2 tablespoons red wine vinegar (or use half red…

Caesar Salad Dressing

1/2 clove garlic 1 anchovy filets or 1/4 teaspoon anchovy paste 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon…

Orzo with Roasted Vegetables

Adapted from Ina Garten This is one of my favorite Ina Garten recipes. It is loaded with vegetables and full of flavor. It’s a great pot luck dish, side…