by Julie du Pont | Nov 22, 2020 | Main
We made these chicken skewers countless times throughout the summer and into the fall as we renovated our patio and now our deck. Grilling has become our go to method for cooking lunch and dinner because we find the fresh air brings us comfort in these coronavirus...
by Julie du Pont | May 31, 2020 | Main
This Blackened Mahi Mahi with Mango Salsa and Remoulade Sauce brings me beachside, dining outdoors in Naples, Florida, smell of the ocean in the air. It transports me to a place that I am certainly not traveling anytime soon. I have to say that while it takes...
by Julie du Pont | May 23, 2020 | Main
I’ve been wanting to make New England Clam chowder for years. But today was the day that it actually happened. Prompted by a desire to ignore the crappy weather and an urge to unleash some creativity in the kitchen, we secured 4 dozen clams, some thick cut bacon,...
by Julie du Pont | May 17, 2020 | Main
In my humble opinion, there is no better lunch, particularly on a week day, than a really tasty Chicken Salad. Two months plus into quarantine with no Delta Lounge chicken salad foreseeable in the near future, I set out on a quest to make a reasonably healthy chicken...
by Julie du Pont | Apr 26, 2020 | Main
Turkey Chili in the time of coronavirus is a creative invention that is born of whatever happens to be in the pantry and refrigerator, which makes it just all the more delicious and satisfying to eat. This Turkey Chili actually was created after a failed attempt at...
by Julie du Pont | Apr 18, 2020 | Main
One of the blessings of being trapped in your home due to the coronavirus is that everyone is bored enough to want to cook dinner, like these delicious Stuffed Peppers my daughter, Sophie and au pair, Brenda have been making for us. Its a great way to get your veggies...
by Julie du Pont | Apr 5, 2020 | Main
Soaked from a walk in the rain after my weather app failed me last weekend, I made this Instant Pot White Chicken Chili — a welcome comfort meal that was near immediate self gratification and warmed my stomach and soul. I started with garlic and oil on the saute...
by Julie du Pont | Mar 21, 2020 | Main
I stumbled upon this vegetarian Red Lentil Soup, Dal Style in Smitten Kitchen Everyday this morning while attempting to quell my coronavirus related anxiety. An hour or so later, the house was filled with a wonderful aroma of Indian spices. I felt a sense of...
by Julie du Pont | Aug 11, 2019 | Main
So I’ve been making this Grilled Garlic and Ginger Shrimp recipe early and often throughout the Spring and now into summer. This dish can be served as an appetizer to grill congregators of all ages waiting like little puppies to get these hot, delicious crustaceans...
by Julie du Pont | Feb 2, 2019 | Main
Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs is emblematic of where I am at these days. This recipe is not fancy. It ‘s not a dish that you make to challenge your palette. It’s not sooo umami. It is made in a single pot, ready in minutes, and assembled with ingredients...
