Oct 22
Even though these carrots are a quick dish, I tend to only serve them when the weather is cooler, because they cook at 500 degrees. Nobody wants to be in a hot kitchen in the middle of summer! Baby carrots work great in this dish, but if you can’t find them just halve the larger …
Oct 12
Though our weather is not paying attention to the calendar, making this cake was a great welcome to the beginning of fall. I shared with friends and neighbors, which lit up my phone with ews and ahs on how amazing this cake is. A sweetened cream cheese filling with orange zest swirled into a batter …
Oct 08
Here’s a different take on cabbage. This is a super quick side dish that is different from any other cabbage dish I have had. Adding lemon zest, lemon juice and Parmesan cheese after a quick saute of cabbage brings a mild flavor and almost creamy texture. It doesn’t take much lemon juice before it is …
Sep 14
Chorizo and smoked gouda take these jalapeno peppers to the next level. A simple appetizer or side dish that will have your friends and family coming back for more. If you don’t like a lot of heat, the key is to make sure you remove ALL of the seeds and pith, which is the white …
Sep 07
This is another recipe that just excites me! It is amazingly delicious, easy to prepare, a portable desert for a party, and a great gift. The longer you leave the peaches soaking the better they taste, but 1 hour is also good. You can use them to top ice cream, angel food cake, or just …
Sep 01
Here’s another great stuffed pepper recipe that I have been making all summer. Lasagna without noodles, and yes they taste like you’re eating lasagna. These are a great way to reduce your carbs without sacrificing flavor. Feel free to change it up by using ingredients you use for your pasta lasagna dish, like diced pepperoni …
Aug 23
When you need a super quick dish for your busy weeknight dinner, this Mahi is your answer. It’s packed with flavor and takes less than 15 minutes to prepare. The thickness of your fish filets determines if you need to cook them less than 6 minutes on each side. Remember, fish has carry over cooking, …
Aug 16
Before summer is over I wanted to share this great recipe. With summer comes fresh corn, and there are many great ways to eat corn besides on the cobb. In this incredible summer dish you have crunchy corn, peppery arugula, shrimp, and a creamy dill dressing topped with crispy bacon. Yum! When you are choosing …
Jul 27
Sweet, sour, and crunchy come together providing a refreshing salad for these hot summer days we are in. Picked onions bring the sour, apples the sweetness, and thinly sliced fennel and almonds provide the crunch. The dressing is simple and rounds out the flavors. If fennel is new to you, the bulb has a mild …
Jul 06
Whether you strive to eat healthy or not, these salmon fillets will delight you with a sweet and spicy glaze that is healthy and bursting with flavor. With just a few ingredients, which might already be in your pantry, this glaze is simple and quick. Adjust your cooking time according to the thickness of your …