Recent Posts By Simply Stated Contributor

Today’s recipe, Pasta with Sausage and Tomatoes, was prepared by Antigoni Gouras, one of the producers on RealSimple.com. I got very excited when I was assigned Pasta with Sausage and Tomatoes because it coincided with my trip to my hair salon which is located in a very Italian section of Brooklyn and gave me an excuse to visit my go-to […]

Today’s recipe, Shrimp Tacos with Black Beans, was prepared by Lindsay Hunt, Real Simple’s food assistant. I tend to cook mostly vegetarian dinners, so I don’t have much experience with making shrimp.  The month of dinners recipe for Shrimp Tacos with Black Beans seemed like the perfect time to get acquainted. The beans come first: sauté scallions and then add […]

Today’s recipe, Chicken with Wild Rice and Grapes, was prepared by Tanya Christian, one of Real Simple’s editorial assistants. Several years ago I made the decision to cut beef and pork out of my diet entirely. It was a New Year’s Resolution challenge that turned into a lifestyle change. Because I was never a huge fan of fish, my meat […]

Today’s meal, Pork Chops with Roasted Beets and Oranges, was prepared by Ashley Tate, Real Simple’s money editor. This recipe for Pork Chops with Roasted Beets and Oranges is right up my alley, for several reasons: I love pork. Beets are one of my favorite vegetables. I want greens and fruit to be included in every meal. I modified the ingredients […]

Today’s meal, Salmon with Gingery Green Beans & Bok Choy was prepared by Krissy Tiglias, Deputy Editor of RealSimple.com. It’s the first day of our month of dinners, and I’m happy (and a little nervous!) to be kicking off this delicious series. When the time came for the staff to choose which recipe he or she wanted to make, I […]