For not liking peanuts or peanut butter, my daughter (Eva) makes fabulous Peanut Butter Ganache Bars. She is also known for making peanut butter pie, but that’s for another day. Peanut butter and chocolate are …
Cherry Pie
What is the best thing to put in a pie? Your teeth. But some people think it’s cherries…including Tom, who just so happens to have a birthday this month and has been known to request …
Homemade Raspberry Jam
In the Pacific Northwest, I equated hot summer nights in July with making fresh berry jams. With the box fan in the back screen door, I spent hours over steaming hot pots, stirring down the …
Grilled Veggies
Warm, sunny weather and outdoor grilling go perfectly together. Whether sizzling up steaks, chicken, burgers, or spending hours smoking meats, there’s nothing like pulling meat hot off the grill, ready to join side dishes at …
Instant Pot Risotto
About a year ago my sister and I were talking , and she mentioned she likes to order risotto in a restaurant because she doesn’t make it at home. Same for me! I had a …
Grilled Cheese & Greens Sandwiches
I’ve always loved spinach, in any form. But finding a way my family thought it was palatable was another story. A number of years ago I started sautéing spinach with garlic, and that was a …
April Fool’s Day Brownies
When I share recipes with you, I consider the month and season. Salads in the summer; heavier meal items in the winter. Apples, sweet potatoes and cranberries are great in the Fall, and what’s December …
Chicken Parmigiana
Chicken Parmigiana is a classic Italian dish and my family always looks forward to this meal! The ingredients are simple, but I won’t lie, it’s not a quick-put-together. There are multiple steps in preparing the …
French-Dip Sandwiches
In cooking, as in most all areas of life, the hardest part can be the planning. And before you can plan, you have to have ideas. As much as I love to cook, sometimes I feel …
Chocolate Dipped Shortbreads
Several years ago (around this time of year) my dad bought some shortbread cookies at Costco. They were large square cookies that had been dipped in chocolate on the diagonal…super pretty and incredibly delicious! Over …
tried & true CheeseBall recipe
The holidays are just around the corner and with it comes extra opportunities to gather with friends and family. These types of gatherings often include traditional sit-down meals. And there’s nothing like food to get …
Sweet Potato Bars
October thrusts us into the heart of Autumn…the season known for “pumpkin and spice”. Many of us have a special love for pumpkin flavored comfort foods with their sweet, warm spices. Having lived in Virginia …