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 …
Spagehtti Sauce
If you’ve never made a homemade spaghetti sauce, you’ll be surprised with how simple it is. It’s easy and it allows you to avoid preservatives and other additives that are found in prepared jar sauces …
Cucumber Salad
One of my family’s favorite summertime side dishes is a Cucumber Salad. The salad is at its absolute best when the cucumbers are fresh from the garden. But of course, farm fresh and even store-bought …
Fresh Berry Pie
What is the best thing to put in a pie? Your teeth, of course! After that, there’s room for question. But the season is ripe for one of my favorites….Fresh Berry Pie! This recipe works …
Homemade Ice Cream
Last summer we had friends stay as house guests for several days. We had an especially wonderful visit…and even sweeter memories. One day we were sitting pool side when Beth announced, “I know what I’m …
Flour Tortillas
Give us this day our daily bread. It seems that every culture has its own special form of bread. Tortillas are the well-known bread of Mexico. And as with any bread, homemade is the best. …