While gluten free baking in general can sometimes pose a challenge, these Gluten Free Vanilla Bean Scones are delicious and not difficult at all to put together. Whenever I bake anything, I make the effort to use quality ingredients. It really does make a difference! …
I love to make these Spicy Beef Lettuce Wraps when I want something healthy and quick, but also spicy and delicious…which is often! My husband loves them and my kids love them. No complaining from anyone when they are on the table. Oh and they …
These Green Chile Chicken Tostadas are super easy and super flavorful! The crock pot does the work for you, yielding tender, juicy, slightly spicy chicken in a creamy base. This chicken is a perfect topper for tostadas, which are simply flat, crunchy corn shells. You …
These Milk Chocolate Chip Blondies are soft, yummy, golden bars that are so easy to whip up in just a few minutes! Whenever I take food to a loved one I enjoy sending a sweet treat for them to enjoy that will last a few …
These Shredded Potatoes Au Gratin are known in our house simply as “Those Potatoes”. When trying to figure out a scrumptious side that goes with pretty much anything, “Those Potatoes” fit the bill! And here’s a bonus…since bagged shredded potatoes are the main ingredient, the …
When I was delivering food on a regular basis to my sick brother Joe and his family, Chicken and Sweet Potato Stew was in the regular lineup! This recipe has a unique blend of flavors and hits all the parameters I look for when preparing …
This Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes recipe is a fantastic way to use an abundance of tomatoes all through the spring and summer months. The fact that the sauce requires no cooking is welcome news during hot weather. Simply put your sauce together and let marinate …
An awesome dish that can be whipped up quickly anytime, this Sausage Carbonara is perfect for a weeknight meal or Sunday supper. EJ and I both love traditional pasta carbonara, which is made with pancetta or smoky bacon. The long noodles are coated with a …
Sure to be served next to barbecue of any kind at our house is Sicilian Potato Salad. The white wine vinegar based dressing with chopped fresh herbs on these potatoes is my family’s favorite. And although we love a mayo based potato salad, in the …
This Grilled Steak Salad is an easy, elegant dish that is not time consuming yet is impressive to serve guests. It also a delicious meal that I can quickly get on the table for my family. On regular rotation in our house throughout the year …
This Baked Penne with Five Cheeses is adapted from a recipe in Ina Garten’s amazing cookbook, Barefoot Contessa’s Family Style. First of all, I highly recommend this cookbook to anyone wanting to cook delicious food. I own many cookbooks but this one has gotten the …
These Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes are such a versatile side dish! With just a handful of ingredients, they come together easily and are wonderful with beef, pork, chicken, or even a just a big green salad. The natural sweetness of the potatoes is accentuated with …