#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
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Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
Weekend photos in review, the belated edition. 1/ Weekend photos in review, the belated edition.

1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨
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Chicken Parmesan Burgers

June 3, 2010 · Narrative

Coming Up

A few weeks ago, I put a magnetic clip on our refrigerator (one of many already there) to hold recipes that I plan on making in the next week or so.  My intent was two-fold … I wouldn’t forget what I wanted to make and second, I wouldn’t lose the recipes.  I have been on a terrible losing-things streak lately, so even though I still can’t find my GPS or iPod or one of my camera cards, at least I wouldn’t lose the current recipes I’m trying out.  And for me, it works as a loose menu plan.

This morning, Nick spied a recipe for Chicken Parmesan Burgers that I had ripped out of a recent issue of Bon Appetit.

“Mom, what is that?”

“Chicken Parmesan Burgers.  I’m making them soon.”

“They look really good.  What’s that purple stuff?”

“Radicchio.  It’s like a kind of lettuce.  Do you want them for dinner tonight?”

“Sure.”

And so it was.  Given this is the picture he saw, no wonder why he wanted it.

Inspired By

The recipe is in BA’s Fast Fresh Easy column, one of my go-to sections in the magazine. It listed the total time as 35 minutes, and it was on the table in 25, and that was including three trips to referee bickering between the kids. It definitely had the taste components of chicken parm, and even better, it was kid-approved and made use out of our big pot of basil in the yard. Nick managed half a sandwich without coming up for air. Both kids must be in growing spurts because lately they’ve been eating like two mini football players. For Madeline’s portion, I just deconstructed it a bit, giving her half a burger, a few slices of the cheese on the side and using the marinara sauce as dipping sauce. Give her something to dip her food in, and she’s a pretty happy camper. Hers was gone within minutes. Winner winner, chicken dinner!

Chicken Parmesan Burgers

I know I promised you guys at least one chocolate dessert recipe this week, but as you can tell I get distracted easily. My friend Sarah and I refer to it as Bright Shiny Things (BST) Syndrome. I know you understand. Next week, I promise, there will be chocolate and the round-up of new May recipes and who knows what else.

Have an awesome weekend full of rerows, laughter and good eats.

Project 365
June 3, 2010, Photo #105

Celebrating Memorial Day a little late

I was a little late in making this dessert for Memorial Day, but I guarantee you that when I put this on the table tonight, the kids didn’t give a whit what the calendar said.

Chicken Parmesan Burgers
Recipe courtesy of Bon Appetit magazine, March 2010

  • 10 1/2-inch-thick slices French bread (4 inches in diameter); 8 slices toasted, 2 slices (crust removed) diced (instead of the two diced slices, I used Panko bread crumbs; I also used a wider Artisan loaf bread instead of French)
  • 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese (could use a bit less next time)
  • 4 tablespoons minced fresh basil, divided, plus 12 large basil leaves
  • 3/4 cup purchased refrigerated marinara sauce
  • 12 ounces ground chicken (white meat) (I used 16 oz since it was prepackaged)
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 tablespoon grated onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 ounces whole-milk mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
  • 4 large radicchio leaves (I used red leaf lettuce)

Blend diced bread and Parmesan in processor to fine crumbs. Transfer to pie dish; mix in 2 tablespoons minced basil.

Mix marinara and 2 tablespoons basil in small saucepan. Transfer 1 1/2 tablespoons sauce to large bowl. Add chicken, 1/2 tablespoon oil, onion, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Sprinkle with pepper; blend. Shape into four 1/2-inch-thick patties; coat with crumbs. Heat sauce over low heat.

Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook patties until bottoms are crusty, 4 minutes. Turn patties over; top with cheese. Cook 3 minutes. Cover; cook until cooked through and cheese is melted, about 1 minute.

Assemble burgers with bread, radicchio, basil leaves, and warm marinara.

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Comments

  1. stephanie says

    June 3, 2010 at 11:09 pm

    these look amazing!

    rainbow enough? http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=49527&vid=&pid=753877&scid=753877002

    how about this? http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?searchCID=25781&vid=1&pid=745272&scid=745272032

    Reply
  2. mandy says

    June 3, 2010 at 11:42 pm

    Yum, chicken parm is one of my favorites. I never thought it in “burger” form before though.

    Reply
  3. Joanne says

    June 4, 2010 at 6:12 am

    I’m pretty happy when dishes have a dipping sauce as well. There’s something about finger food action that is really satisfying.

    I love chicken parm! Probably more so in these burgers…you get all of the flavor without the greasy breaded chicken.

    Reply
  4. Patsy says

    June 4, 2010 at 7:59 am

    Those burgers look great! And, who cares of the dessert is a little late… what a great treat!

    Reply
  5. Kris #40 says

    June 4, 2010 at 8:07 am

    Oh yum!

    Reply
  6. Cate says

    June 4, 2010 at 8:08 am

    Stephanie – awesome finds – totally perfect for her, she’ll love them – thanks a mil!

    Patsy – exactly my thought, and a cooling way to end the pea soup humidity kind of day.

    Joanne – I totally love dipping sauces and messy condiments too – all the better to devour our food. :)

    Mandy – me neither, though I want to say Rachael Ray has a version. Joanne’s right though, waaaay less greasy and still just as tasty.

    Reply
  7. Sarah Caron says

    June 4, 2010 at 8:57 am

    That looks soooo good. Now I need to go dig out my copy of BA and see what other treasures that it holds. I love the idea of using a binder clip on the fridge to hold recipes. Good one!

    Reply
  8. Christy says

    June 4, 2010 at 11:01 am

    Yummy! I wonder how these would be on the grill??

    Reply
  9. paula says

    June 4, 2010 at 12:01 pm

    Wow! I’m a sucker for ground chicken recipes. Those burgers look great.

    Reply
  10. Lisa Ridgely says

    June 4, 2010 at 3:51 pm

    These look so good, and what a great idea for a new version of chicken parm! Pretty sure these will be a hit with my husband and little girl, too. Definitely going on the list for next week – thanks!!

    Reply
  11. Shirley Kelly says

    June 5, 2010 at 7:53 am

    Looks delicious! There’s a birthday in the family tomorrow. I can’t think of a better meal plan.

    Reply
  12. Jen says

    June 5, 2010 at 8:20 pm

    Oh wow – this looks delicious! What a beautiful chicken parm burger. I think that I could eat the whole thing without coming up for air!

    Reply
  13. stepho says

    June 6, 2010 at 12:27 am

    burgers look awesome!

    a friend of mine loves the children’s place for her kids’ clothes. think madeline would like any of this stuff?

    http://www.childrensplace.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/TCPSearch?storeId=10001&langId=-1&catalogId=10001&N=0&Ne=&Nao=0&sale=0&url=SearchView&Ntt=rainbow

    I did a quick search for “rainbow” on thefind.com and found a couple of cute things as well. the sequin dresses are a bit pricey, but SO adorable!

    http://www.denimndaisies.com/havengirl-rainbow-stripes-sequin-party-dress-4972.html

    http://www.gingersnapskids.com/001hgsua2.html

    http://www.gingersnapskids.com/fbzsp12.html

    good luck on the rainbow quest!

    Reply
  14. Steph says

    June 7, 2010 at 12:24 pm

    Sandwich looks great!

    I also suffer from BST Syndrome! Love that you named it – LOL!

    Reply
  15. Ramona says

    June 8, 2010 at 11:46 am

    I have that disease. I like your name for it! BST syndrome.

    When I say “sparkkklllly, shiiiinnney” my husband knows exactly what I’m talking about.

    The burger looks amazing.

    Reply
  16. Kris #40 says

    June 8, 2010 at 6:02 pm

    Made these tonight for dinner – AWESOME! My 9 year old daughter loved them – but had it deconstructed too because I forgot bread, but found a loaf of garlic bread from Costco in the freezer (thank goodness for defrost button on microwave!). I ate mine open-faced.

    Quick and easy too!

    Reply

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I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
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