Tasty recipes!
Homemade Granola
Homemade Granola. In keeping with my “eating healthier” trend, I finally decided to start to make my own homemade granola. I really don’t know why […]
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Decadent Hot Chocolate
Decadent Hot Chocolate. It’s a cold and frigid winter day here in Virginia. And a perfect day to make a mug of my Decadent Hot […]
Rustic Red Potato Soup
Rustic Red Potato Soup. As my first posting for the New Year, I’ve been busy rustling up my favorite Rustic Red Potato Soup! Five pounds […]
Sauteed Shrimp and Zucchini Noodles
The new year will soon be upon us after a holiday season of festive eating. My Sauteed Shrimp and Zucchini Noodles dish is very light […]
Smoked Whitefish Mini Toasts
My Smoked Whitefish Mini Toasts are a holiday treat. Bite-sized and tasty, they’ll also grace your appetizer table with a festive color and flavor combination. […]
Apple Chopped Salad with Toasted Pecans and Goat Cheese
My Apple Chopped Salad with Toasted Pecans and Goat Cheese is a take-off of the Classic Waldorf Salad and a bit lighter. My version uses […]
Chicken Cranberry Pecan Salad Sandwich
Chicken Cranberry Pecan Salad Sandwich. A perfect combination of flavors for a festive autumn or winter luncheon tray, a picnic, or perhaps just a change […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]