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• Thanksgiving in May

  Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday for eating, so this recipe is a wonderful way to incorporate the feeling of the holiday meal in a refreshing way. The recipe can be made with chicken or turkey and can even be made ahead of time, frozen and pulled out... Posted May 09 2008, 02:50 PM by chefmom with | with no comments Filed under: dinner, chicken [Edit Tags]

• Calamari Salad

  Seafood is my passion so this is one of my favorite summer salads. You can easily take it to work for lunch or serve it at an outdoor dinner party with a crisp glass of Pinot Grigio for a break from the heat. The calamari can be added to the salad or... Posted May 01 2008, 11:27 AM by chefmom with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: recipes, lunch, dinner, salad [Edit Tags]

• Dinners Under $15 - Baked Eggplant Parmesan

  Okay, I’ll be honest, I have tried this yet, but it sounds flavorful and really easy for a quick meal or even something the kids can put together themselves with some supervision while placing it in the oven. Eggplant typically takes on the flavors... Posted May 01 2008, 10:04 AM by chefmom with | with no comments Filed under: recipes, vegetarian, dinner, dinners under $15 [Edit Tags]

• Spinach and Cheese Pasta Shells

  We are always looking for ways to sneak spinach into our kid’s diet. I wish my parents had done the same rather than just trying to serve me boiled, mushy, spinach, blech, because I really do enjoy it in foods. Pasta is really the quintessential... Posted May 01 2008, 09:59 AM by chefmom with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: recipes, vegetarian, dinner, pasta [Edit Tags]

• Dinners Under $15 - Sausage and Sage Pasta

  Pasta is huge in our house, so I like finding recipes that bring in other nutrients. This is a great dish for adding lots of protein to your routine, as well as great spice from the sausage and onions. I also suggest this meal for a romantic date night... Posted Apr 30 2008, 10:02 AM by chefmom with | with no comments Filed under: recipes, dinner, pasta, dinners under $15 [Edit Tags]

• Dinners Under $15 - Citrus Chicken Fingers

  Isn’t it funny how kids like so many foods that are cut into smaller pieces? In our house, chicken has always been on of those foods where at some point each kid swore they didn’t like it, but when you gave them a chicken finger the story... Posted Apr 29 2008, 07:31 PM by chefmom with | with no comments Filed under: recipes, dinner, dinners under $15, chicken [Edit Tags]

• Dinners Under $15 - Cheddar, Corn and Potato Chowder

  This chowder is perfect for a cold spring/summer day when the weather just isn’t cooperating. Make it a meal by serving a green salad and a slick slice of your favorite bread. • 3 tablespoons sweet cream butter • 1 yellow onion, chopped... Posted Apr 27 2008, 10:07 AM by chefmom with | with no comments Filed under: recipes, dinner, dinners under $15, soup [Edit Tags]

• Grilled Veggie Pinwheels

  Although I don’t grill, I love eating what everyone else makes on the grill! So this recipe is right up my alley for the beginning of summer. It’s perfect to take along to the park, beach, and of course for after school snacks for the kids... Posted Apr 25 2008, 09:58 AM by chefmom with | with no comments Filed under: recipes, quick snack, lunch, vegetarian, dinner, sandwiches [Edit Tags]