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Golden Chicken with Shallots & Tarragon (mustard-free)

Golden chicken with shallots, tarragon, and tomatoes is a family favorite. The chicken thighs are simmered in a wine-tarragon sauce that tastes amazing with crusty sourdough bread.

Sharing at Home: Takeaways from The Second Shift by Arlie Russell Hochschild

A discussion of Arlie Russel Hochschild’s The Second Shift, addressing how various working couples share the work at home (and a critique, because I can’t help myself).
Rethinking Achievement Culture

A Discussion of the Risks of Achievement Culture in Never Enough by Jennifer Breheny Wallace

Spinach Couscous with Roasted Carrots

Spinach couscous with roasted carrots takes about 30 minutes to prepare. It’s a combination of salty, sweet, tangy, and fresh – perfect for a light spring family dinner.
White Ragu (Pasta Abruzzese with pork sausage and fennel)

White ragu over pasta is a quick Friday night dinner that makes both the adults and the kids happy. Plus, multiple easy variations for those who like red sauce or don’t eat pasta.

Giant Greek Beans Baked with Tomatoes, Olives, and Herbs

These giant Greek beans are delicious straight out of the oven or cold the next day . . . I started making this dish just this summer. Our local Greek restaurant makes a fantastic version,…
Goat Cheese Souffle with Fresh Herbs

I make this goat cheese souffle with fresh chives, tarragon, parsley, and sometimes basil from our garden . . . This is another great vegetarian main, especially in the summer if you have a lot…
Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes (or Celery Root) with Spinach

This Greek lemon chicken is roasted over potatoes – or, even better if you can find it, celery root. The chicken fat combines with lemon and oregano to roast the potatoes / celery root and…

Za’atar Roasted Carrots with Yogurt Sauce

Easy roasted carrots that look like they took work, making for a delicious, last-minute, child-friendly side . . .
Spanakopita-Style Greens Pie with Fresh Summer Herbs

Rainbow Chard, Ricotta, Feta, Cheddar, Lemon Zest, and Summer Herbs . . . This greens pie is my current favorite recipe. It is very similar to spanakopita, which I’ve always loved. In college, I would buy 5 or 6 packs of the little spanakopita triangles at a time. There were weeks where I would eat…

Honey Bran Muffins with Tart Red Currants

These honey bran muffins are great on their own or with tart red currants thrown in . . . Yay! It’s the end of summer and red currants are in season! And they are so pretty! But wait, what can I do with red currants other than make red currant jelly? (Hopefully you, unlike me,…
Grapefruit Yogurt with Raw Sliced Almonds

Greek yogurt with fresh grapefruit and almonds . . . This is my perfect spring breakfast — light, refreshing, and filling grapefruit yogurt. Also, I just want to be able to wear my pre-pregnancy pants again, okay? I’m five months postpartum, and I miss my clothes. (How did I manage to gain like 50 pounds…
Jammy Strawberry & Honey Cornbread Muffins

Honey cornbread muffins with strawberry puddle pockets . . . These honey cornbread muffins are filled with strawberry puddles and make the perfect summer muffin. I crave them when strawberry season hits. The cornmeal gets very crispy and delicious and the strawberries melt into little jammy pockets on the inside. I like to put a…