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 →
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 →
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 →
It’s an odd thing, creating new dishes to share. Instead of merely making a menu for the week, or a list of dishes for a party, you are forced to constantly think of new ideas. New ways to use ingredients. Ways to make good things fantastic. That kind of thinkingRead More →
This sandwich is a combination of several of my favorite ingredients – grilled chicken, sundries tomato mayo, havarti cheese, avocado and fresh arugulaRead More →
Summertime calls for healthy salads that are easy to make and don’t require heating up the oven. Even though we are fortunate enough to have A/C in our home, some days I just don’t want to turn on the oven and heat up the kitchen. I also find when it’sRead More →
Whenever we go to Red Robin, my favorite dish to get is the Whiskey River BBQ Burger. It’s got bacon, it’s got onion straws, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and mayo. It’s not light. It’s not healthy. It’s a treat that I don’t get very often, but when I do, I enjoyRead More →