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 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 | Jan 8, 2015 | All, Side Dishes
In the interest of passing on some culinary wisdom (!), here are my thoughts about beans. I can’t think of anything more comforting on a cold winter’s day than a thick bean soup. Can you? Time was when I bypassed the cans of cooked beans on the supermarket...
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...
