by Debra Ponzek | Oct 6, 2015 | After School Snacks, All, Appetizers, Main Course, Make Ahead Meals
Make-Ahead Parm and Cornmeal Chicken Breasts This recipe is as versatile as the day is long. You can serve it as is or add it to pasta tossed in marinara. It’s also great sliced and topping a crisp green salad or added to a wrap. Another tasty option is to coat...
by Debra Ponzek | Oct 1, 2015 | All, Appetizers, Make Ahead Meals, Side Dishes
Make-Ahead Gnocchi with Corn and Peas Gnocchi is a dish I make weekly — or nearly that often. It’s so simple that I’ve been known to serve it as a mid-week meal. The light, silken dough is a breeze to work with because it’s made with smooth ricotta rather than...
by Debra Ponzek | Sep 24, 2015 | All, Debra Ponzek, Tips for the Kitchen
There are always ways to make things easier in life. These things are frequently called “hacks”. Hacks are sometimes tricks past down from generation to generation within a family or found out by accident. Cooking is one of those things that has plenty of different...
by Debra Ponzek | Sep 2, 2015 | All, Drinks, Holidays
Halloween is the time for kids to get dressed up, get sweets and have fun. Then there’s the adult side of Halloween; where the sweets turn into cocktails and the fun is had in good conversation or parties. After all, the holidays shouldn’t just be enjoyed by the...
by Debra Ponzek | Aug 14, 2015 | All, Appetizers, Make Ahead Meals, Salads, Side Dishes
When planning an event it should be a goal to have everything prepped ahead of time, including the meals. While some parts of the meal simply can’t, there are some parts that can be made ahead of time. If possible, try planning the meal so that many parts of the meal...
