I am a home cook with a passion for creating dishes using ingredients you can find at your local grocery store and share with friends and family. Food is all about sharing and I'm so happy to be able to share my creations with you.
I have another great summer salad for you today. This version has grilled fennel, toasted pumpkin seeds, cucumber, fresh basil and spicy arugula. It’s vegan, but I still think it’s a great entree salad. If you want to add a little more substance, you can add some chicken breast. AlthoughRead More →
I don’t make quesadillas very often, because between the tortillas and cheese and butter, I know they are not good for you, but once in a while, it’s ok to splurge. When I do, I like to make it worth my while. If I’m going to consume all of thoseRead More →
We received a George Foreman Grill as a wedding gift in December of 2005, and we are still using it to this day. By using it, I don’t mean using it like I use my dusty blender that is stored in the back of the lower cabinet that I break outRead More →
There are so many things I adore about summer. Long days, gorgeous sunsets, white, puffy clouds, long hikes, blooming flowers, afternoon rains, thunderstorms, kids playing in the neighborhood, outdoor festivals, and most of all, cookouts! Maybe not most of all, but top 10 for sure. In the colder months, weRead More →
My original plan for these breadsticks was to buy some frozen bread dough from the grocery store and let it thaw, cover it, let it rise, punch it a little, let it rise some more, and then prepare it, but I had a party to go to and I wantedRead More →
I am a huge fan of eggs. Scrambled eggs, over easy eggs, poached eggs, hard boiled eggs, egg salad, and especially deviled eggs. My mother-in-law makes the best deviled eggs and she makes them so simply with just a few ingredients. Whenever I attend a potluck and deviled eggs areRead More →
I finally purchased a Microplane from Amazon a couple of years ago. I have no idea why it took me so long. This tool is amazing and it was under $10!!! I’ve become a bit of a snob when it comes to certain foods. I don’t want parmesan that isRead More →
Chicken Farfalle w/ Sundried Tomato Mushroom Garlic Sauce The inspiration for my Chicken Farfalle w/ Sundried Tomato Mushroom Garlic Cream Sauce was my Grandmother (of course!) Years and years ago, when Grandma was still able to get around, she lived on her own in an adorable apartment in a seniorRead More →
This is not your mama’s meatloaf, but it is my mama’s meatloaf and it has a rich bbq sauce that makes it extra special! Everyone has their favorite meatloaf recipe. Whether it’s your grandmother’s recipe, mom’s recipe, dad’s recipe, or Aunt Martha’s, we all have a recipe that we grewRead More →
My little blog is still just a baby at 6 weeks old, but I have published 35 posts to date and I’m very proud of it. I work full-time and blog in the evenings and the weekends (in addition to cooking and photography) so it’s a big investment in time.Read More →