Portabello & Pecan Wild Rice

We are so instant gratification oriented these days that an hour to make rice sounds like an eternity! Despite my “busy” life I decided to find the time to make wild rice for dinner.  I had forgotten how much I love it!  Set it and forget it for 45 minutes then finish it with Portabellas,…

The Best Balsamic Marinade/Dressing

This is a kitchen staple!   It makes an amazing marinade for chicken, pork or salmon and is fantastic on a salad.  It takes just a few minutes to make and lacks all the preservatives of the store bought option.  It contains just a few ingredients from your kitchen. Ingredients: 1/4 Cup of Quality Balsamic…

Linguine & Clams

This is sure to be a crowd pleaser!  It takes less than 45 minutes to create this decadent dish.  It is so easy, your teenager can make it.  Speaking of, there is no reason for Mom to slave away in the kitchen.  Make dinner prep a family affair.  Time in the kitchen offers your children…

Balsamic Baked Chicken

Ahh… Sunday Chicken dinner!  This may not be your Grandmother’s chicken but you are going to love it.  Balsamic is a favorite in my kitchen.  It imparts such wonderful flavor to meats, salads and more.  This balsamic baked chicken is so simple with minimal basting.  If you can find it, an organic chicken elevates the…

Herb Pasta

Note: Substitute a gluten free pasta and use a firm sheep or goat cheese to make this dish both gluten and cow dairy free As busy women we often buy into the concept that we don’t have time to cook.   With a little prep, little creativity and a little help… we can both bring…