by Flora Caputo | Jun 1, 2018 | Recipes, Uncategorized
I know you don’t believe me, that this dish can feed your mac and cheese craving while keeping things lower in fat. But this is it! I adapted it from the weight watcher cookbook. My angsty 15-year-old ate all the leftovers, not knowing it was healthier. So...
by Flora Caputo | May 19, 2018 | Recipes, Uncategorized
Shhh. Do not tell my Italian mom or aunts I used the word taco and lasagna together in a post, or in a recipe, or in my kitchen, or that it was hearty and delicious. This will be our little secret. Thanks. And you’re welcome. Taco Lasagna Ingredients: 1 lb....
by Flora Caputo | May 17, 2018 | Recipes, Uncategorized
Warmer days mean our farmers’ markets are starting, and we will soon be knee-deep in fresh fruits and produce. This time of year, my husband gets really excited about the prospect of a pie. I get very inspired by all the farmstand fruit-and my father’s...
by Flora Caputo | May 14, 2018 | Recipes, Uncategorized
Mondays are soup and salad nights at our house. My daughter HATES it, and I remember in third grade loudly asked why we made Monday’s even worse by serving soup and salad for dinner. She said, “Mondays already has bad karma all over the place, soup and...
by Flora Caputo | May 8, 2018 | Recipes, Uncategorized
Braising a chicken on a slow Sunday is kind of a secret weapon to a perfect weekend. Because a Dutch oven allows you to do everything in one pot, it keeps the dirty dishes down to a minimum. It also creates some delicious, moist chicken and a stupendous pan gravy for...
by Flora Caputo | May 7, 2018 | Recipes, Uncategorized
These days, it’s quinoa all the things, all the time. This mighty grain is packed with protein, and when you soak the grain for 30 minutes before cooking it, you can get the bitterness out, making the quinoa really creamy. Do you ever have extra quinoa after...
