Weekly menu for September 28 to October 4

Weekly Menu: 9/28-10/4

Here's what's cooking at our house this week. As always, there's room at the table if you want to join us any night! Sunday: Sweet + Spicy Flank Steak with Sweet Potatoes + Broccolini Monday: Crispy Chicken with Broccoli + Sweet Potatoes Tuesday: Penne with Meat Sauce + Spinach Salad Wednesday: Takeout Night Thursday: Takeout Night Friday: Pizza + Movie Night Saturday: Jambalaya with Cornbread

10 minutes ago1 min read

Chicken Stir Fry

A major fave in our house — and one of Maeve's most-requested dinners. There's a fair amount of chopping, but all of it can be done ahead, so when it's time to cook it comes together fast. Sweet, savory, glossy sauce over brown rice — the kind of dinner that makes everyone happy.

10 minutes ago1 min read

Beefy Chili Mac

Solid. Kids love it. It's like a grown-up Hamburger Helper from our childhood — one pot, about 30 minutes, and the cheese pull is unreal. This is the dinner that makes a chaotic weeknight feel manageable: the pasta cooks right in the pot, so there's basically nothing to clean up. Comfort food at its finest.

10 minutes ago1 min read

Hoisin Pork Bowls

New recipe and it's a KEEPER! This one came together on a hectic weeknight and earned an instant pot in the rotation. Sweet, savory, with just enough heat — the hoisin-chili sauce coats every bite, and th cabbage wilts right into it so you're getting veggies without anyone noticing. Both kids cleared their plates, which around here is the highest honor there is. Serve it over white rice and watch it disappear.

11 minutes ago1 min read

Moroccan Grilled Chicken

A solid recipe that feeds a crowd with VERY little prep — a check for flavor, check PLUS for ease. The warm spices do all the work while it marinates. Made for summer grill nights and big tables. Adapted from Once Upon a Chef.

11 minutes ago1 min read

Ina's Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon and Capers

I took a little hiatus these past couple weeks. Is anyone else feeling a shock to the system from so much stuff opening up again? We went...

Apr 21, 20212 min read

All Posts

I grew up in an Italian family where mealtime was sacred. We sat at the dinner table together every night without any distractions. And Sunday Suppers were a real thing, often involving grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Gathering with people around food is part of my makeup. I parlayed this into a career when I became a wedding planner in NYC. And, once I had kids and stepped back from that, I made sure that mealtime continued to be a sacred part of my children's upbringing.

I know this is not an easy thing to do these days - gather around a table at the same time for the same meal, but I, at the very least, want to help you find cooking and meal planning enjoyable. Let me help you cook your way to your Lolli of the Day.