by Debra Ponzek | Nov 22, 2013 | All, Holidays, Side Dishes
Sweet potatoes are about as good as it gets when it comes to the tuber family. These are also called yams by some people, although officially they are not yams. It doesn’t really matter what you call them; what matters is that you eat them — and this easy...
by Debra Ponzek | Nov 14, 2013 | All, Desserts
Okay, okay. Maybe I should be thinking about pumpkin pie about now, but instead I am happily nibbling on a just-baked ginger cake. No one will refuse this one, whether you serve it on Thanksgiving day or anytime from now until spring. It’s that good! Fresh...
by Debra Ponzek | Oct 24, 2013 | All, Cookbooks, Tips for the Kitchen
Is it a struggle to come up with a dinner menu night after night? I admit it is for me. Like so many people with a family to feed and friends to welcome, I rely on the same recipes night after night, rotating tried-and-true dishes such as grilled flank steak,...
by Debra Ponzek | Sep 12, 2013 | All, Main Course, Soups
Looking for something easy to make on these last, hot days of summer? How about this simple, quick blender soup? I love this tomato-free version of the beloved Spanish gazpacho soup and I am pretty sure you will, too! So refreshing! seedless green grapes are a...
by Debra Ponzek | Sep 4, 2013 | All, Main Course, Super Bowl
Chicken breasts for dinner? Really? Again? Yes! And these are so easy and so full flavored your family will swoon. (Maybe “swoon” is over the top, but they will be very happy with this meal!) Here you go! Lemon-Rosemary Chicken Breasts When it comes to...
by Debra Ponzek | Jul 14, 2013 | All, Life, Main Course
Mary Goodbody helped me write Dinnertime Survival, and just this weekend her daughter Laura gave a small dinner party and made food from the book. Thanks, Laura! She wanted something easy and with familiar flavors so that she would feel confident making the recipe for...
by Debra Ponzek | Jul 1, 2013 | All, Main Course
I am partial to the quick sauce for this dish made with scallops or shrimp. The tangy citrus cuts the sweetness of the seafood and turns this into a pretty spectacular meal. Don’t skip toasting the sesame seeds. It takes only a minute and really adds a lot flavor....
by Debra Ponzek | Jun 23, 2013 | All, Appetizers, Breakfast, Main Course, Side Dishes
Busy? Who am I kidding? Who isn’t busy, busy, busy? And now that summer vacation is here, it’s even more difficult to get everyone to the table. Right? My solution? Breakfast for dinner. It’s easy, it’s quick and everyone likes it. These BLT...
by Debra Ponzek | Jun 20, 2013 | All, Main Course, Soups
At least where I live in New England, tomatoes are not yet ripe (we’re still hoping it stops raining!), but it’s not too soon for much of the country to post this super easy, super delish, cold tomato soup. Yup. Cold as in chilled. And no cooking whatsoever. Ahhhhhh!...
by Debra Ponzek | Jun 14, 2013 | All, Main Course, Super Bowl
Looking for that perfect sizzling steak right off the grill? Look no further. This grilled rib eye steak recipe is easy, fast, and hits the spot every time! Grilled Rib Eye Steaks with Rosemary Chimichurri This is grilling at its most elementary and, some would argue,...
