Marshmallow Ice Cream
We were in picturesque Victoria, British Columbia a few summers ago. The fabulous Empress Hotel on the Inner Harbor set the tone for this charming town with the European feel. One evening, after dinner,...
Best Gingerbread Cookies Recipe
Ginger cookies are perfect for the holidays and this Gingerbread Cookies Recipe is full of the classic flavors of molasses and warm spices. Gingerbread Men Cookies evoke memories of holidays gone by. My...
Buttermilk Pancakes with Blueberry Maple Syrup
The Best Buttermilk Pancakes with Blueberry Maple Syrup: This is the quintessential pancake recipe replete with real buttermilk. With regular or blueberry maple syrup, you’ll never go back to the box pancake mix! You...
Classic Cinnamon Rolls
There’s nothing like a batch of Classic Cinnamon Rolls to start the day off right. My family enjoyed this breakfast treat!
Baked Chicken Nuggets~
I’ve been using this recipe since a vacation to Arkansas eons ago. It was the first vacation where we utilized the new fangled VCR in our mini-van. It was a lifesaver except for the...
Mozzarella, Tomato and Strawberry Salad
A gorgeous Caprese salad with the addition of berries makes a lovely addition to your spring menu. This Mozzarella, Tomato and Strawberry Salad with its striking colors is as irresistible as it looks! Mozzarella, Tomato...
Roasted Rhubarb Compote
A lovely, seasonal Roasted Rhubarb Compote recipe from Dorie Greenspan is the perfect topping for a big scoop of vanilla ice cream. This Rhubarb Sauce is a seasonal spring or summer dessert topping. With...
Easy Caramel Brownies
My favorite, easy caramel brownies were given a facelift. Truly a decadent, to-die-for dessert, made with a homemade brownie recipe! These Homemade Caramel Brownies are even more heavenly than a similar recipe made with a...
Glazed Salmon with Fruit Salsa
I served this Glazed Salmon with Fruit Salsa for Ash Wednesday to rave reviews from the picky hubby. Simple, easy, and elegant! Can’t beat that! Of course, the tropical fruit salsa wasn’t part of the...
Broccoli with Garlic and Lemon Zest~
This is one of those no-recipe recipes…the family actually requests this one if I haven’t made it in a while. Easy and flavorful, it makes the week day menu quite frequently. Broccoli with...
Beef Tenderloin Filets with Garlic Butter and Herbs
A simple preparation makes these Beef Tenderloin Filets perfect for a special occasion meal! Old photo circa 2011 Beef Tenderloin Filets This was our entree for Nick’s 18th birthday…for about the 17th year...
Layered Pesto Dip
This Layered Pesto Dip with Sun-Dried Tomatoes is a gem from Nigella Lawson with lots of Italian flair! Perfect for your next gathering. Called a “terrine” in Nigella’s recipe, layers of pesto, cream cheese,...
