Jen In The Kitchen: Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
I LOVE SOUP! Any time of year, I love soup! Even in the summer. Paul and I were out to dinner a couple of weeks ago and it was a very hot July evening. The restaurant (Harvey’s in Falls Church …
Fun Party Idea: DIY Gin & Tonic Bar
In 2011, Paul & I started a Cocktail Club in our neighborhood. It started with six of our neighbors, sadly one moved away a few years ago. But since the club started, we have been diligent about “meeting” every other …
Jen In The Kitchen: My New Favorite Kitchen Tools
Those who know me, or those who follow this blog regularly, know I love to cook and entertain. I also love a good kitchen gadget, but I’m not into kitschy tools. When I pullout a kitchen tool, it needs to …
Jen In The Kitchen: Delicious Egg Salad
Another first here, I’ve never made or tried egg salad before. Is that weird? I love eggs and who doesn’t love mayo, which is why I’m actually surprised I’ve never tried it before now. I’ve been missing out! I came …
Jen In The Kitchen: Pizza Monkey Bread
Looking for a yummy app to make while watching the Super Bowl this weekend? Look no further! This recipe for Pizza Monkey Bread is easy, fun to eat, and yummo! Monkey bread recipes are nothing new, but I’ve never actually …
Jen In The Kitchen: My Favorite Recipes of 2022
My 2022 New Year’s Resolution was to cook one new recipe each week. I had done this back in 2006, and it really jump started my love for cooking! While I did a very poor job of sharing my favorite …
Jen In The Kitchen: The Ultimate Burrata Board
Looking for an easy recipe for entertaining a crowd? I love a good food board (check out this post and this post for more ideas!) when I’m entertaining. They’re fun and so easy to make! I came across this article …
Jen In The Kitchen: Salt & Pepper Fish
I love making fish at home, especially when the recipe is easy and healthy. At the beginning of the year, I set out to make 1 new recipe per week in 2022 (check out my New Year’s Resolution), and this …
Jen In The Kitchen: Basil & Lemon Burrata Appetizer
Let me first say, there isn’t a cheese I’ve ever met, that I didn’t love. Well, there was that one highly stinky cheese I tried during our first trip to Paris almost 20 years ago, but it’s rare because I …
Jen In The Kitchen: Easy Dessert Board
I am always looking for entertaining recipes that I can prepare ahead of time so I’m not hovered over the stove while everyone else is having fun. Here is an easy dessert idea that can be scaled to any sized …