Spicy Italian Chicken Sausage and Barley Soup

Ingredients3 tbsp olive oil Approximately 1 lb spicy Italian chicken sausages broken down into large chunks 1/2 cup onion diced 1/3 cup celery diced 1/3 cup carrots diced 1 tsp minced garlic 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes 3/4 cup barley 4 cups chicken stock 1 cup water 2 tsp lemon juice 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley 1 egg (room temperature) Salt and pepperMethodHeat 1 tbsp olive oil in a deep pot or dutch oven. Add chicken sausage and cook until sausage is golden and cr...

Pasta with chicken and kale

Ingredients:8 oz dried pasta (I prefer pipe rigate for this recipe) 3 tbsp olive oil 1/2 cup diced yellow onion 1 lb ground chicken 1 tsp minced garlic 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes 1 cup chicken broth 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1/8 cup chopped fresh parsley 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese 1/2 cup Greek yogurt 3 cups chopped kale Salt and pepper to taste Method: Cook pasta according to instructions, drain, and set as...

March

The weather is so unpredictable this month. Some days we wake up to warm sunshine and others freezing sleet. My birthday is in March (I'm a pisces) which is a bright spot during what can be a very gray and anticipation-filled time of year. Lots of photos and updates from this month 🙂SpringtimeI started my garden! I planted pumpkin, zucchini, squash, lots of herbs, chives, and more! I also filled an egg tray with marigold seeds. I will keep them by the window for a few weeks before moving the...

Avgolemono Soup

Happy first day of Spring! 🌷 This is the perfect recipe to celebrate this new season. This soup is the best blend of creamy and comforting but also bright and fresh! Quick Greek lesson: Avgo = egg 🥚 Lemoni = lemon 🍋Ingredients4 tbsp olive oil 1 lb chicken breasts 1 tbsp za’atar (for seasoning chicken) 1/4 cup diced carrots 1/4 cup diced onion 1/4 cup diced celery 6 cups chicken stock 1 and 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp minced garlic 2 bay leaves 1/2 cup barley 1/4 cup + 1 tsp lemon juice sal...

Pizza-inspired Shakshouka

Ingredients:2 tbsp olive oil 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper 1/4 cup chopped mushrooms 1 small jar of pizza sauce (I used a Raos 12.3oz pizza sauce jar) 1 tsp chopped fresh oregano (or dried oregano) 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/4 cup shredded mild flavored cheese (I used a blend of parmesan, fontina, and provolone) 4-6 Eggs 1/8 cup feta cheese (crumbled) Salt and pepper to tasteMethod:In a stovetop pan heat olive oil and th...

Winter Details

SO much has happened since I last published here. I started the year in India visiting my in-laws. I attended the wedding of one of my best friends from college in New Jersey and then flew to Wyoming to celebrate the birthday of another best friend. I’ve been slowly learning to ski. I completed a month long road trip which included ten national parks visits. February has always felt full of potential for me. The days are sharp and cold and once the sun sets my mind goes and goes. In January I...

Holiday Hosting

So much to catch up on after the holiday week! I've been wanting to write a post focused on hosting for a while. Bringing people together for meals is one of my greatest joys, and I've learned some important lessons and tips over years of hosting gatherings. :) Get yourself ready first - Prioritize taking care of yourself before guests arrive. Enjoy a cup of coffee, get dressed in a comfortable outfit, and have a big glass of water nearby at all times during prep. Delight is more memorable th...

Change of season

Autumn has turned into winter here in New England. This time of year I especially love drinking my morning coffee outside on the porch step while the air is still frosty - it's my favorite time of day.On sharing writingCreatively, it feels like I’m in a change of season. After two years of writing, rewriting, and editing a novel, I'm starting to share my writing with more and more people. Sharing something I’ve created is always such a vulnerable process, whether it be a series of photos, a v...

Galazio Journal 11-22-2024

My desk in autumn 🍁 I was talking with some friends recently about why I love seasons: seasons impact my awareness of how time passes. I enjoy how the constant change makes each month feel distinct. The weather impacts what I wear and eat and how I structure my day. Every season is a return to habits and traditions that I've missed. Growing up in New England, my sister and I would excitedly pull out winter coats from vacuum sealed bags in November, search for tiny green sprouts in the snow i...

Galazio Journal 11-1-2024

I took a hiatus from being online for the last couple weeks because I've been focused on editing my manuscript. It feels good to be back! Autumn is one of my favorite seasons and I have so many photos that I want to share! 🍁My morning routine: I usually make coffee and then head straight outside in my pajamas and sit on the porch. Lately it’s been cool enough to pull on a cozy sweatshirt! I like to collect fallen leaves every day while the colors are still vivid and press them in between the...