by Debra Ponzek | Jan 14, 2016 | All, Cinco de Mayo, Main Course, Soups, Super Bowl
This Tex-Mex Chicken Chili recipe is a make-ahead feast. You can make the entire dish, sans the final garnish, up to two days ahead of time, or just parts of it if you want. I like to prepare it a day before I serve it because I find it tastes better after it’s...
by Debra Ponzek | Nov 12, 2015 | All, Drinks, Super Bowl
Some of the best cocktails are those made from classic drinks we loved as kids. An adult take on a classic just reminds us of our childhood but keeps in mind that we are adults now, and can enjoy an adult beverage. Then there are the themed drinks adding color to make...
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 | May 25, 2015 | All, Cinco de Mayo, Drinks, Holidays, Super Bowl
At the end of the work week, some people wind down with a nice glass of wine, others with a good ale and then there’s the weekend. Everyone enjoys letting loose and a good margarita is one of the best ways to let loose and have fun. There are many ways to make a...
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...
by Debra Ponzek | May 4, 2015 | All, Main Course, Super Bowl
If there’s one thing I’ve learned from being a chef is what can and what can’t be prepped or cooked ahead of time. If you don’t figure this out pretty early in the game, you’ll slowly but surely lose your mind from dealing with one meal...
