Tag Archives: Green Beans

Bruschetta Chicken with Green Beans

May 2, 2019 · by · in Mains · 5 Comments

We are starting a new chapter here at the Pantry Portfolio as in July we will be welcoming a new little one into our family! The journey to get here has been filled with adventure and we are beyond grateful and excited for our growing family.  As of now the cats and dog haven’t seemed […]

Pesto Poached Cod Over Green Beans and Farro

November 10, 2018 · by · in Mains · 2 Comments

We finally went to see Hamilton and boy was it worth the splurge. While I knew it was going to be fantastic, I was blown away by the depth that the staging and choreography added to each song.   Also, this weekend we are celebrating our 9th Friends Thanksgiving!  After a romp in the snow […]

Mom’s Steak Tips

September 18, 2017 · by · in Mains · 3 Comments

With only three ingredients – soy sauce, bourbon, and oil, this is the only way I remember my mom ever making steak tips. My mother never drank, but she was always sure to have a bottle of bourbon tucked away for this recipe.  It was one of those ‘special treat’ dinners that we only had […]

Cold Lemony Farro Salad with Green Beans, Tomatoes, and Feta

June 12, 2017 · by · in Sides · 14 Comments

Life is full of unexpected twists and turns, and I am happy to report that after being jostled about for the last month or so I have emerged a healthier and stronger version of myself. For anyone who has experienced the effects of cancer within your family you know how it can shake any sense […]

Cauliflower Fried Rice

March 21, 2017 · by · in Mains, Sides · 4 Comments

Tuesday night, two hungry bellies, and no food plan!  This 15 minute dinner came to the rescue and surprised both of us with its simplicity, versatility, and flavor. I went hungry-shopping last weekend at Trader Joe’s and found many new treats in my cart from simmer sauces to naan to pre-riced cauliflower.  The process of […]

Every Veggie & Tomato Soup

October 4, 2016 · by · in Mains, Soup · 3 Comments

After a marathon day of meal prep this past weekend, our freezer is now full. Well – my friend’s freezer that is.  In about a week she will be having her first baby (!!) and so a few of us spent the day putting together small meals that they can pull out of the freezer […]

Acqua Pazza

March 14, 2016 · by · in Mains · 10 Comments

This is another recipe that the hubs had perfected before we met and used it to successfully woo me in our early years.  When asked about the origin of this dish he shares a story he learned from an Italian chef at a restaurant he worked in post-college. “Back in the day, in Naples, the […]