by Debra Ponzek | Mar 14, 2016 | All, Appetizers, Holidays, Side Dishes
St. Patrick’s Day brings with it many different Irish traditions, but one that isn’t all too common and deserves to be is Irish soda bread. Most bread recipes use yeast in order to rise, but Irish soda bread uses baking soda instead. That’s where we get the name from,...
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 | 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...
by Debra Ponzek | Sep 6, 2014 | All, Appetizers, Side Dishes, Super Bowl
How’s this for a gorgeous hors d’oeuvres? This amazing tomato crostini recipe is so easy and a good dish to make while you can still get farm-ripe tomatoes. Toast the crostini and roast the tomatoes ahead of time. Easy! Assemble when your guests arrive! I don’t have...
by Debra Ponzek | Aug 14, 2014 | All, Appetizers, Side Dishes
When I came up with these fritters, I was very pleased with myself. Zucchini fritters = crispy, tender, mild, pleasing. What’s not to love about these? Plus I love to grill zucchini, which is always a perfect backdrop for stronger flavors. Like smoked salmon and...
