WEDNESDAY Chicken Pot Pie “Maybe that’s the best part of going away for a vacation - coming home again.” ~ Madeleine L’Engle, Meet the Austins We have been home for a couple of days, arriving in the first few hours of Monday morning, but that overwhelming sense of relief and comfort which washes over Continue reading → «Chicken Pot Pie»
WEDNESDAY Roast Chickens | Herbed Pan Gravy | Boiled Yukon Gold Potatoes | Peas Chicken…more often than not, finds itself as a supporting cast member, rather than in the starring role, in the world of daily dinner theater. We roast and simmer it to make stock {the work~horse of many kitchens, home as well as Continue reading → «Roast Chicken with Garlic & Herb Pan Sauce»
WEDNESDAY Roasted Chicken with Garlic~Thyme Butter | Strawberry, Almond, and Pea Salad | Rice The school year began today and with this fresh start we mark the end of “summer”. The season, officially, lingers for some weeks {and here in the Bay area, we often enjoy our warmest months in September and October} Continue reading → «Roasted Chicken with Garlic~Thyme Butter & Strawberry, Almond, and Pea Salad»
SUNDAY Grilled Rosemary Lamb Chops | Brown Rice | A Medley of Steamed Vegetables with Shallot Oil I came across this quote a few days ago and found myself thinking about it quite a bit today. It sums up both our day, as well as our dinner this Sunday… Nothing fancy…the day was filled Continue reading → «Grilled Rosemary Lamb Chops & Steamed Vegetables with Shallot Oil»
MONDAY Pasta Alla Primavera The house is always so very quiet on Monday mornings. Michael at the office and the children off to school, I begin to put the house & home back together after a weekend of frenzied activity. Sometimes, I relish in the solitude and peace and at other times, such as this Continue reading → «Pasta Alla Primavera»
SUNDAY Herb-Butter Roast Chickens | Tuscan-Style Bread Salad | Braised Peas with Prosciutto, Pepper & Pecorino Tonight’s dinner, referenced above, yeah,we’ll get to that. Let’s rewind a bit… I woke up this morning, well before dawn. Mind wheels were spinning. Mental checklists for this week’s horse-show trip were in over-drive. I silently emerged Continue reading → «Sunday Dinner Recipes ~ Herb Butter Roast Chicken, Bread Salad & Braised Peas with Prosciutto & Pecorino Cheese»
SUNDAY HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY ~ From our Clan to Yours… Corned Beef & Vegetables | Spicy Horseradish Cream | Malty Guinness Mustard | Potato Dominoes | White-Wine Spiked Peas | Chocolate Guinness Goodness Corned Beef is one of Michael’s favorite dinners. I am not sure which version he enjoys more, the original melt-in-your-mouth meat & potatoes dinner or the hot Continue reading → «Corned Beef, Guinness Mustard & Chocolate Guinness Goodness…»
WEDNESDAY Spatchcocked and Braised-Roasted Chicken | Rice | Steamed Peas Okay, so I changed my mind. Tonight’s menu, as it appeared on last Friday’s post, called for mashed potatoes {NOT rice} and, quite frankly, I didn’t feel like having mashed potatoes tonight. That’s it! No shortage of Yukon Golds here in Marin County, CA…I just Continue reading → «Spatchcocked & Braise-Roasted chicken»
SUNDAY Slow-Roasted, Herbed Pork Shoulder | Lemon Risotto | Peas This evening’s dinner comes from the ladies at Canal House… It really is a perfect Sunday dinner dish. A bit of preparation in the morning, place the roast in the oven and let it cook ALL DAY {nine hours} filling the house {and the neighborhood Continue reading → «Sunday Dinner Menu: Slow-Roasted Pork, Lemon Risotto & Peas»
WEDNESDAY Chicken Breasts with Fresh Sage | Lemon Risotto | Peas | Tartine’s Lemon Cream Everyday, on this little space known as “The Dinner Concierge“, amazes me… On September 26th, 2012 I began this project…chronicling what my family eats each evening…attempting to inspire those of you who need to answer the question, “What’s for Dinner“…every day! But Continue reading → «Herbed Chicken Breasts, Risotto, Peas & a Lemon Cream»
