Category: Weeknight Supper

All Over the Map Asian Noodle Soup

  This easy soup uses Asian ingredients from several different countries. Soba Noodles from Japan, Fish Sauce from Vietnam, Soy Sauce from China and broth in a box that is Thai inspired. It’s rounded out with American Pork, and vegetables that are available in most any grocery store. Since this soup is literally all over… Continue reading All Over the Map Asian Noodle Soup

One Way to Stuff a Chicken Thigh

I’m always ready for a new cooking adventure, so the idea of stuffing a chicken thigh entered my mind. I love using boneless, skinless, chicken thighs because they are always tender, juicy, and flavorful. I love them grilled and they respond well to oven roasting too. In fact I have prepared them in many ways,… Continue reading One Way to Stuff a Chicken Thigh

Visions of Meatloaf Dancing in My Head

The holidays are approaching at seemingly warp speed. With shopping and baking and decorating it’s hard to give much thought to dinner. Dinner is still very important. It gives you the strength to shop and bake and decorate. So, my proposal is to stock the freezer with hearty meals filled with comfort and joy and… Continue reading Visions of Meatloaf Dancing in My Head

Panzanella-Palooza: The Summer Edition

Over the years I have sung the praises of the Panzanella Salad. Italian peasant fare, vegetables combined with dry bread cubes and a vinaigrette dressing. It is an established fact that if it is summer there will be panzanella salad in Mama D’s Kitchen of Love. This summer is no exception. In fact it has… Continue reading Panzanella-Palooza: The Summer Edition

A Reluctant Spring and An Adapted Recipe

I’m sitting here listening to the wind propelling a driving rain at my window. The air is flirting with being warm (sort of), and Spring is more than a week old. This week has been quite unsettled weather wise. It has been warm and sunny and cold and gray seemingly within hours of each other.… Continue reading A Reluctant Spring and An Adapted Recipe