Seared Scallops over Pumpkin Butternut Squash Puree
Seared Scallops over Pumpkin Butternut Squash Puree. Add some fresh sage, dried cranberries, toasted pecans, crumbled bacon bits, and a lovely Calvados sauce. Serve with […]
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How to Make Croutons
Do you know how to make croutons? This is a super simple “recipe” but one for which I’ve received a number of requests. Nothing’s better […]
Shredded Buffalo Tacos
Savory Shredded Buffalo Tacos. Every now and then, my local Whole Foods Market carries a buffalo shoulder roast. On my latest shopping trip, I was […]
Succulent Chicken Shepherds Pie
In these cooler Fall days, I tend to crave comfort foods more often. Meat dishes, hearty pastas, and savory bean soups make their way onto […]
Pizza Topping Bar
Pizza Topping Bar. What’s more fun than a “Pick Your Topping Pizza?” If you’re having a party, set out a Pizza Topping Bar and let […]
Easy Egg Salad
Easy Egg Salad. One of my absolute favorite sandwich fillings is egg salad. I grew up on egg salad sandwiches. Chopped hard-boiled egg with just […]
Favorite Fall Dishes
Today is the first day of Fall. The mornings are becoming chilly here in Virginia. It’s that time of year that the days are sunny […]
Baked Onion Thyme Soup
It’s an early autumn type of day here in Virginia. We’ve been lucky to have several days like this in a row. Cooler days and […]
Eating Healthier
Eating Healthier. Over the past two years, my husband and I have lost, collectively, about 45 pounds. After gaining weight due to eating out a […]
Pork Carnitas
Pork Carnitas. Mexican and Tex Mex foods have always been favorites with my family. Tacos made from crispy, tender pork filling in double soft corn […]
Seared Snapper over Summer Vegetable Stew
Seared Snapper over Summer Vegetable Stew. Summer always means an abundance of fresh vegetables and herbs in the garden. Your local grocer and farmers’ markets […]
Simple Cucumber Salad
It’s that time of year when your garden may be overflowing with produce. My Simple Cucumber Salad is cool and refreshing, and a great way […]
Grilled Lamb Meatballs
Grilled Lamb Meatballs. A few years ago, my husband and I met a nice couple who were originally from Turkey. The couple was in the […]
Summer Ratatouille
Summer Ratatouille. If your vegetable garden is overflowing with zucchini, tomatoes, and peppers, you can make a wonderful Summer Ratatouille! There are several ways to […]
Open Face Smoked Salmon Sandwiches
On these hot summer days, I just don’t feel like cooking. An open face sandwich and a side salad usually make a great lunch or […]