I always have to chuckle at those commercials where a family accuses a mother of being “roaster-phobic.” The solution is a chicken that comes prepped and ready to roast so that she can overcome her fears and make her family a beautiful roast chicken for dinner. It’s all well and good until you realize that she’s…
Growing up in Central Pennsylvania, I have been surrounded by my share of Pennsylvania Dutch cooking. One of the dishes that is a popular one for church sales and fire company dinners is chicken corn noodle soup. It’s exactly what it sounds like – chicken noodle soup with corn in it. When the weather turns cool…
I haven’t really done much cooking in the last few days… We have been busy helping friends paint their new house, working in our yard, and visiting family over the weekend. It has been quite relaxing, and I’ve been enjoying getting things done around the house. The only issue is that when I don’t cook,…
I find that there is something relaxing and soothing about making pasta by hand. I’m not Italian (but sometimes think I should have been), and making my own pasta is my way of channeling my inner Italian grandmother. Ever since we planned our February Boston trip, I had been looking forward to the butternut squash…
On the Sunday after Thanksgiving, I planned on making this stuffed pork tenderloin with the parmesan roasted potatoes that I made for Gourmet Unbound. I wasn’t feeling great, though, and the pork tenderloin never happened. So, about a week later, I finally got around to giving it a shot, but it turned out to be one…
You may have noticed that things have slowed down here a at My Kitchen Addiction in the last week or two… I’m afraid it’s a direct result of the fact that life is a bit crazy at the moment (and not slowing down anytime soon) as I am trying to get ready for Christmas! I’m…
A few weeks ago, Kelsey of the Naptime Chef asked me to participate in a virtual dinner party to celebrate the release of Park Avenue Potluck Celebrations, a collection of entertaining recipes from those who do it best. The proceeds of the cookbook benefit Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and the fight against cancer. I was…
I wait all year for the fall. I know it sounds a bit crazy, but it’s my favorite time of the year. I love the flavors, the weather, and the fact that the holidays are right around the corner! Of all of the fall foods, I think pumpkin is my favorite. Unfortunately, my husband doesn’t…
Last week, I made a big batch of marinara sauce intending to make eggplant parmigiana. My plans were derailed, though, by what turned out to be a rotten eggplant. I was left with a double batch of marinara sauce in the fridge. So, I decided to make chicken pinwheels to use up some of the sauce….
