Welcome To The Cabin
Welcome To The Cabin. Well, we’ve finally come to the day we both officially retire. We’ve bought a cabin and moving to the mountains. I wanted to tell my loyal […]
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Strawberry And Arugula Salad
My Strawberry And Arugula Salad is a great summertime dish. In one of my earlier posts listed below, I talk about how to make three different kinds of vinaigrettes, Balsamic, […]
Read More →Shrimp Boil
My Shrimp Boil, with its bold and distinct flavors sends you on a quick culinary trip to heart of New Orleans. The second best thing about this dish is it’s […]
Read More →Chicken Alfredo Monkey Bread
I’m making Chicken Alfredo Monkey Bread today. I’m calling this dish semi-homemade because there are a couple of the components I’m making myself that aren’t store-bought. This dish is so […]
Read More →Banana Bread With Streusel Topping
If you’ve read my Mission Statement, I talk about using the grocery store as my soux chef. There are so many great products out there today that can make your […]
Read More →Braciole
Growing up, my grandmother would make Braciole on special occasions. The time it takes to make the dish shows how much love and care she spent on making her Braciole. […]
Read More →Roasted Fennel With Pecorino Romano
Steve’s grilled a couple of steaks on the grill and he asked if I would make a side dish to go along with the steaks. We love fennel so I […]
Read More →Italian Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
I saw this recipe being made on the Food Network and knew right then I had to make it and put my own spin on this dish. This sheet pan […]
Read More →Southern-Style Collard Greens
There’s nothing better than making a huge pot of Southern-Style Collard Greens. Now I will say there is a lot of prep involved in making a great pot of greens, but […]
Read More →Lemon-Rosemary Roasted Chicken With Brocccolini
This is my Lemon-Rosemary Roasted Chicken With Broccolini. I know there may be some of you who don’t know or who care for broccolini, but the good news is you […]
Read More →Korean-Inspired Braised Beef Short Ribs
This year wasn’t the traditional Thanksgiving dinner with turkey and all the fixings. I’m not the biggest fan of turkey although I love all the side dishes. Don’t get me […]
Read More →Easter Pie
My inspiration for this Italian dish comes from a very close and longtime friend of mine, Cheri. She told me about an Easter Pie her grandmother used to make for […]
Read More →Hash Brown Casserole
My Hash Brown Casserole comes to mind when we talk about comfort food. It’s the perfect side dish for breakfast. You could really substitue this for any potato side dish […]
Read More →Wonton Soup
This dish is one of my new favorites. I love dumplings (potstickers) of any kind. I couldn’t find the mini dumplings or the baby style Bok choy today but that’s […]
Read More →Mojo Marinade
I wanted to talk a little bit about my Mojo Marinade. I’ve looked at a lot of Mojo recipes and most of them are done in a blender, and that’s […]
Read More →Chicken Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is a classic but, how about Chicken Stroganoff? Tender chicken fillets dance around in the luscious Stroganoff sauce, nestled over a bed of fresh pasta. I can just […]
Read More →Sheet Pan Chicken Quesadilla
I’ve been seeing a lot of new and innovative cooking ideas recently. Maybe the best ones are those where everything is done on a sheet pan. I love it! Also, […]
Read More →Chicken Stroganoff
It’s super cold outside today so I wanted to try something a little different. I thought I’d do a twist on the classic Beef Stroganoff, which I’ve done before using […]
Read More →Chicken Noodle Casserole-Two Ways
Some people like their Chicken Noodle Casserole with a breaded topping and maybe some do not. I’m going to be showing you that both ways are equally delicious. For this […]
Read More →Clafoutis With Blackberries
This dish is so easy to make, your family and friends will love it so much they’ll be begging you for the recipe. This is my Clafoutis With Blackberries. ********************** […]
Read More →Bánh Mi
Bánh Mi has to be one of my favorite sandwiches. These sandwiches pack a flavor punch as no other sandwich can. The combination comes from the richness of the pulled […]
Read More →Honey Garlic Chicken
I love one-pot meals, like my Honey Garlic Chicken, so I’ve decided to add a new category to my menu and I’m calling it “one pot dishes”. My Honey Garlic […]
Read More →Roasted Turkey And Brie Panini 🥪
Steve, who’s now my husband, today, wanted me to make him a turkey Panini. I’m really not sure what he had in mind to go with the turkey but, I […]
Read More →Roast Beef Dinner, English-Style
When it came to making Sunday dinner, my mom pulled out all the stops. I loved watching her in the kitchen making food she grew up eating. This is my […]
Read More →Gnocchi With Artichoke, Lemon, And Basil
Homemade pasta can be super overwhelming to make. Not gnocchi, it’s super easy. Anyone can make these delicous Italian dumplings. There are two kinds of gnocchi, one made with mashed […]
Read More →Carne Guisada (Hometyle Texas-Style Tacos)
You’ll see a lot of Mexican recipes on my blog because, I love anything Mexican or Tex-Mex. The bold flavors, the sauces (Moles), and toppings, I love it all! Today […]
Read More →French Potato Pie (tourte aux pommes de terre)
Today I’m making French Potato Pie or tourte aux pommes de terre which is a specialty of centra France. My two favorite things are potatoes and anything savory cooked in […]
Read More →Sweet And Tangy Chicken Drumettes
These Sweet And Tangy Chicken Drumettes could not be easier to make. I was a little sceptical about how easy this was going to be but I was wrong. It’s […]
Read More →Fingerling Potato Salad
Today I’m making Fingerling Potato Salad to go along with my Sweet And Tangy Chicken Drumettes. The link for these delicious drumettes will be available at the link below. Fingerling […]
Read More →British Spice Blend
This homemade British Spice Blend is an awesome alternative whenever a spice blend is called for in any cake spice, pudding spice, or mixed spice baking recipe. This flavorful blend […]
Read More →Sweet Potato Grits
Sweet Potato Grits can take your grits to the next level. I’ve paired it with Koren Braised Beef Short Ribs, a recipe I can’t take complete credit for. I do […]
Read More →Tomato Gratin
Whenever I’m making homemade croutons for a recipe, I always make extra. Homemade croutons are great on salads and soups or If you’re like me, just as a snack. Today, […]
Read More →Chicken Enchiladas With Salsa Verde
Everyday Steve’s telling me about how certain items have been either discontinued or are out-of-stock at our local grocery store. When I’m not home, one of his favorite “go-to” quick-making […]
Read More →Provençal-style Baked Chilean Sea Bass
Melissa’s just come home for a visit and staying at a rental home close to me. I’m really excited to get into the kitchen and make a great home-cooked meal […]
Read More →Christini’s Ristorante Italiano
It’s become a yearly tradition, when Melissa comes home to visit, to treat ourselves to a great dining experience. Christini’s Ristorante Italiano was one I don’t think we’ll ever forget. […]
Read More →Philly Cheesesteak Pizzas
Who doesn’t love a Philly Cheesesteak? I think it’s a safe bet the answer is they love this tranditional sandwich. Today I thought I’d do a “mash-up”. I’m combining all […]
Read More →Hominy Salad
Hominy is totally gluten-free and one of those foods, I think, is totally under used. Hominy is made from dried corn kernels which are soaked in a lye bath. It’s […]
Read More →Vaca Frita de Pollo (Shredded Chicken) Tacos
Vaca Frita de Pollo, is a shredded chicken dish cooked until tender then pan-fried until crispy on the outside. The chicken is infused with an orange and lime juice for […]
Read More →Bangers And Mash
Bangers And Mash, also known as sausages and mash is a tradtional dish of Great Britain and Ireland, consisting of sausages served with mashed potatoes. It may consist of one […]
Read More →Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup
I went to the farmers’ market today to see what looked good. I couldn’t resist the bell peppers, they looked amazing, and of course I can’t leave without getting some […]
Read More →Chicken Piccata Over Fettuccine
Over the years I’ve had a lot of versions of Chicken Piccata. I remember my Nana made this dish with veal on the holidays. Veal is really expensive and can […]
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