Final summer barbecue? Backyard picnic? Unexpected company? You can whip up this colorful, flavorful salsa in just 5 minutes. It’s great with tortilla chips but it also makes a lovely addition as a topping to scrambled eggs. The peaches add a sweetness without overpowering this mild salsa. Make sure to […]
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Sweet Potato Boats
Sweet, creamy, and delicious. These sweet potatoes take about 1 hour to roast in the oven or toaster and make a great accompaniment to virtually any dish. If you’re looking to make a complete meal, check out these links: Maple and Ginger Glazed Salmon, Sweet and Spicy Grilled Ribs, or Grilled […]
Sweet and Spicy Grilled Ribs
It’s summertime and we’re still grilling! This recipe will please both sweet and spicy taste buds. Make the marinate the night before (or the morning of) and it will be all ready to grill off the next day (same day if you marinate the morning of). If you like your […]
Spiced Crouton and Bibb Lettuce Salad
Impress your friends and family with these homemade croutons that top this lovely Bibb lettuce salad. Making homemade croutons is a great way to use up a loaf of day old bread. You can add your own spices and they toast up in about 5 minutes! This salad is so […]
Kale: 2 ways
I was first introduced to kale chips a few years ago when a good friend of mine made them for me to try. She would snack on them like popcorn and make them almost nightly. They were kind of addicting and I’ve made them ever since- with a slight twist. […]
Pop’s Honey Glazed Corned Beef
Prepare yourself for a 2 day cooking adventure! Trust me though, it is worth the wait. This particular recipe was a family secret. I say was because, well, now the whole world can read it! I was surprised when my grandfather (Pop) gave me permission to post his recipe here, but […]
Farfalle con Pomodorini e Zucchini
This dish of baby zucchini and cherry tomatoes could not be more flavorful, colorful, or simple! And, if you’ve never tried baby zucchini before, trust me, you will love it! It’s easy to throw together for a meal for any night of the week, especially if you shop ahead for […]
Grape Tomato Poppers
An appetizer for two! These adorable grape tomatoes are filled with a rosemary goat cheese and topped off with crumbled, crunchy bacon. Great to make for a party or serve along side your favorite pasta dish. Remove the bacon and you’ve got a wonderful vegetarian appetizer. Ingredients 14 grape tomatoes […]
Homemade pizza…party
I absolutely love inventing incredibly random and unique combinations of pizza toppings! This recipe is great fun for a party for kids or adults, where everyone could create their own individual pizza if you display lots of pre-prepared toppings. You could get as creative and inventive as you want (see below […]
Grilled Swordfish with Mango Salsa
This is one of my new favorites and it will most certainly be yours too after you taste this most delicious meal ever! With only 3 main ingredients in the salsa, you’ll be indulging in this phenomenal dish after only 30 minutes (cooking time included!), which means you can make […]