Daily Dinner Table

Ideas for dinner tonight. Household and kitchen tips, recipes, tweaks. What's worked great, and not so great.

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Chicken Marsala

Here is a simple, quick dinner that tastes like it took much longer. I generally like to pair it with garlic mashed potatoes and french string beans, but hey, you’ve … Continue reading

May 26, 2021 · Leave a comment

Sheet-pan Salmon with inspiration from India

This is a very tasty and easy one pan dinner which is colorful & healthy. I like to make a whole salmon filet and either re-heat, or even pack up … Continue reading

March 30, 2021 · Leave a comment

I DO know Jack Dip

Need something to bring to an impromptu party? Friends dropping by unexpectedly? Here is a great snack/ dip you can whip up in 5 minutes, tastes great and (aside from … Continue reading

June 5, 2013 · Leave a comment

Famously delicious cookie cakes

My mother used to make this very often when we were young, and I JUST noticed a similar version of this on the box of  Nabisco Famous Chocolate wafers. On … Continue reading

May 27, 2013 · 4 Comments

Ooops! Busy day, Grilled cheese it is.

Usually, no matter how tired I am and even if my husband is away, I still enjoy making dinner. I enjoy experimenting with ingredients, herbs and spices. Sometimes, I DO … Continue reading

May 27, 2013 · Leave a comment

Crazy Comfort

I just landed at our local airport after being in NYC for a while. I’m finally home and really want some “comfort” food, but it’s hot outside and I don’t … Continue reading

May 23, 2013 · 1 Comment

Taco Fiesta

It has been years since I’ve made this dish. This was a favorite of  my son, Alexander, when he was a youngster. I wanted to make it for him (if … Continue reading

June 21, 2012 · Leave a comment

Eggplant with parmesan

What a simple way to prepare eggplant! It’s another favorite.  Easy, delicious, healthy. Serve this with a simple salad of Romaine with a bit of squeezed fresh lemon juice, shredded … Continue reading

June 16, 2012 · Leave a comment

Chutney Cheese Ball

These get eaten up right away, and the request for this recipe soon follows.  Super simple, a great thing to whip together quickly if company drops in, or if you … Continue reading

May 19, 2012 · Leave a comment

Tomato mozzarella salad

A great little simple salad. You’ll need cherry red and yellow tomatoes, if available. Soft mozzarella cheese ball, diced Basil ( gourmet garden works well too) Balsamic vinegar Lemon balm … Continue reading

March 18, 2012 · Leave a comment

Another catch!

It was another great day on the dock! I don’t like having the same thing twice in a row, so here’s a new trout recipe. Delicious, healthy, quick and virtually … Continue reading

March 17, 2012 · Leave a comment

Fresh caught trout

What a day! My husband and I went out on our dock to try to catch tonight’s dinner. It was unbelievable, he’d cast his line out, and get a bite! … Continue reading

March 16, 2012 · Leave a comment