by Debra Ponzek | Nov 19, 2015 | All, Cinco de Mayo, Main Course, Side Dishes
When it comes to a great Latin-inspired dish, simple is always as good as complicated. Enchiladas are one great example of simple tasting amazing. A simple recipe also allows you to give the dish your own personality and flare. Roasted chicken enchiladas work for...
by Debra Ponzek | Nov 2, 2015 | All, Holidays, Main Course, Make Ahead Meals
Make and freeze this 5 cheese lasagna before you venture out on a holiday, and enjoy it upon your return. Defrost for 1-2 days in the fridge and reheat at 325 for about an hour. To save even more time, use the no-boil lasagna noodles! Five-Cheese Lasagna Serves 10...
by Debra Ponzek | Oct 13, 2015 | All, Main Course, Make Ahead Meals, Side Dishes, Super Bowl
When I say “macaroni and cheese,” I feel happy — as do most of us. Even if our adult selves rarely indulge in one of the world’s most comforting foods. We can dream, right? We all remember the mac and cheese from our childhoods when our moms and dads...
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 | Jun 4, 2015 | All, Main Course, Make Ahead Meals, Salads
Farro Salad: Perfect for Entertaining, Perfect for Family Meals, and Perfect the Next Day! When I made this on the Today Show, I explained how it’s a great stand-in for the ubiquitous pasta salad. But it’s so much more! Farro is a slow-burning carb and as...
by Debra Ponzek | May 13, 2015 | All, Main Course, Make Ahead Meals, Super Bowl
Time to fire up the grill. By mid May, even chilly New England is warm enough for some outdoor action and I am only too happy to oblige. Nice to get out of the kitchen for a meal — even if I only cook outside and the actual meal is eaten indoors. (It may be warm...