I ate dinner at my brother & sister-in-law’s house last night and they made Grilled Coconut Shrimp. I don’t know if it was the marinade, the grilling, or the cool ocean breeze but it was the most perfect meal I could remember having. Everything about the dinner was wonderful so, while my own house is […]
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Sunday Suppers with Lunchbox Love–Beer-Braised Chicken and Vegetables Recipe
In the summer, there’s nothing like a cold beer while sitting on the porch in the evening so we always seem to have beers in the refrigerator. I love braising chicken with beer because, while the alcohol cooks out in the slow-cooking process, a great, earthy flavor permeates the meat and the vegetables. This version, […]
Sunday Suppers with Lunchbox Love–Chiles Rellenos Bake
A friend of mine once told me that a world without Mexican food would be a world not worth living in. While I don’t share quite such an obsessed point-of-view, I do love Mexican food and my family does as well. We love the cheesey, beany, spicy goodness but, I have to admit, it can […]
Sunday Suppers with Lunchbox Love–Spaghetti with No-Cook Tomato Sauce and Hazelnuts
Just about every gardener I know–from beginner to expert–is sure to plant tomatoes each summer. And, as a result, summertime usually means that my kitchen counter is filled with tomatoes, thanks to the generosity of friends and their overflowing vines. I have never canned tomatoes so I need to find lots of recipes that use […]
Sunday Suppers with Lunchbox Love–Pesto Chicken Tart
In my world, anything with puff pastry has to be good. While it’s extremely time-consuming to make from scratch, there are many good pre-made versions you can pick up at your local grocery store. I love Trader Joe’s version because it’s made with real butter and only a few other real ingredients. This recipe for […]
Sunday Suppers with Lunchbox Love–Spaghetti Squash Casserole
I have always loved squash. I like to think it’s because I am an Autumn baby and that is the food that was in season when I was born but it probably has more to do with the fact that squash is yummy, healthy, and so versatile in all its forms. Spaghetti squash is one of […]
Sunday Suppers with Lunchbox Love–Easy Grilled Fish Fillet in Foil Packets
A few years ago, some friends & I started a tradition of a Mother’s Day barbecue for dinner. We all spend the days with our own mothers & mothers-in-law and then meet at one of our houses for dinner together. Because it’s supposed to be a day-off from cooking for us, the husbands do the […]
Sunday Suppers with Lunchbox Love–Pasta with Asparagus
If you ask me, Spring is one of the best eating seasons. After the gray & barren winter, the first fresh vegetables of the of the warmer season comes with the anticipation of nicer weather and time in the outdoors without being bundled in multiple layers. My favorite springtime vegetable is asparagus and, when I start […]
Sunday Suppers with Lunchbox Love–Cioppino
We are celebrating my uncle’s birthday this week with a big family dinner. Everyone is bringing a dish and I am making his absolute favorite meal–Cioppino. This fish stew is not the simplest meal to make but it is well worth the effort. Although I’ve made it in the past with just fish, I am […]
Sunday Suppers with Lunchbox Love–Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Wings
Did you know that on Super Bowl Sunday, Americans eat over a billion pounds of chicken wings. That’s a whole lot of wings! Most recipes, however, involve deep frying the wings, making them a bit messy and time-consuming to prepare. That’s why I’m so excited to try this recipe for Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Wings […]
Sunday Suppers with Lunchbox Love–Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Potatoes
Who wouldn’t love a recipe that combines twice-baked potatoes and buffalo chicken into one delicious dish? This is a really yummy and easy version, from Brunch Time Baker, that would be perfect when watching the NFL playoffs this weekend or an addition to your Super Bowl menu. (image and recipe from Brunch Time Baker) Ingredients: 4 […]
Sunday Suppers with Lunchbox Love–Spaghetti Squash with Beluga Lentils, Parsley Pesto & Shiitake
Unlike many other other blogs, I am not going to pretend that spaghetti squash will make you forget eating regular pasta. However, as much as I have loved a big bowl of spaghetti and sauce in the past, I’d really much rather have the squash. It’s delicious on its own and makes a great base […]
Sunday Suppers with Lunchbox Love–Caramelized Chicken with Green Olives and Prunes
If you put the word “caramelized” in a recipe title, I am going to try it. The idea of caramelization is enough to make my mouth water–that is, until I hear the word “prune” which evokes ideas of irregularity. 🙂 However, this recipe, from Chocolate and Zucchini, figures out a way to combine prunes, olives, […]
Sunday Suppers with Lunchbox Love–Braised Lemon Chicken Thighs & Brussels Sprouts
Braised chicken is the most wonderful one-pot meal. The idea of braising might scare people but it can’t be more simple: brown the chicken to get a nice crust, sauteé some aromatics like onion & garlic, add liquid to make a sauce and then put the chicken back in to cook low and slow. The […]
Sunday Suppers with Lunchbox Love — Salmon Cakes
We don’t cook as much fish around here as we should. After all, we are surrounded by water and have access to fresh seafood all the time. But, in reality, the kids are only just starting to venture into tasting fish and, while I am loath to admit it, our menus usually revolve around what […]
Sunday Suppers with Lunchbox Love–Mini Chicken Pot Pies
During the school week, we have lots of after school activities and, as a result, lots of meals on the go. Now, as I am sure you know, certain foods are just not good for eating in the car, especially when it’s moving (I highly recommend avoiding hot soup on the go–it gets ugly). The […]
Sunday Suppers with Lunchbox Love–Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burritos
We have a really busy weekend coming up–soccer games, swim tryouts, brunch with friends, and sleepovers, not to mention the usual household duties of laundry, cleaning, and feeding the family. This week’s Sunday supper needs to be something easy, something everyone will like, and something the kids can take for lunch on Monday. These sweet […]
Sunday Suppers with Lunchbox Love–Macaroni & Cheese Casserole
Both of my kids LOVE macaroni and cheese and, since our school lunches have to be meat-free, it’s a super-easy lunch to make. However, it just doesn’t make sense to use the kind in the box when I can make it from scratch, which is healthier, much more cost effective, and so much yummier! I […]
Sunday Suppers with Lunchbox Love–Spaghetti Casserole
Now that the school year is in full swing, I need to find easy dinners that can double as lunches for the next day. However, my kids’ lunches need to be nut-free and meat-free, leading me to find a lot of pasta or bread and cheese dishes. Although this recipe, from 100 Days of Real […]
Sunday Suppers with Lunchbox Love–Grilled Chicken With Spicy West Indian Salsa Verde
We eat a lot of chicken in this house. It’s gotten to the point that instead of asking “What’s for dinner?” my kids ask “What’s for chicken?” 🙂 While that might seem a bit extreme, it’s so much easier to make something I know my whole family will like. The challenge becomes finding different ways […]