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,...
Bistrot Paul Bert Pepper Steak
Definitely a celebratory entree, this Bistrot Paul Bert Pepper Steak from Dorie Greenspan is both simple to make and elegant. Dorie’s time in Paris inspired this Skillet Filet Mignon drizzled with a rich Cognac...
Salmon Rosettes with Cream Cheese and Capers~
Here is kind of a non-recipe, but still a stunning arrangement for any breakfast or brunch. Adding some dill would be another nice touch, but I’ve kept it simple. Salmon Rosettes with Cream Cheese...
Chicken with Garlic and Parsley
On a busy day, this is the perfect recipe for dinner…I’ve shared it with many friends since first discovering it. It came highly recommended on a foodie bulletin board…and it draws raves from everyone...
Best Yellow Cake Recipe with Chocolate Buttercream
When Bill’s birthday rolls around, he invariably requests my Best Yellow Cake Recipe paired with a dreamy Chocolate Buttercream Frosting! Homemade Yellow Cake is tender, moist and so much better than a box mix. It’s...
Hasselback Potatoes with Parmesan and Thyme
Hasselback Potatoes: Seasoned Fanned Potatoes that will delight your palate! These make an easy, impressive side dish loaded with deliciousness. A special slicing technique allows butter, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, and herbs to infuse...
Three Cheese Manicotti
This outstanding Three Cheese Manicotti is topped with a homemade tomato sauce and is the only manicotti recipe you’ll need. Whether you use the crepe recipe to make homemade “shells” or boil up some...
Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting
“Every face tells a story….” My friend, Traci, is a remarkable woman. Three years ago, upon hearing of a friend diagnosed with breast cancer, she unselfishly decided to donate her healthy breast tissue to...
Orange Pull-Apart Coffee Cake
This sweet, tender Orange Pull-Apart Coffee Cake is the perfect weekend breakfast or brunch treat! This Pull Apart Bread is a tasty, interactive loaf as slices are pulled from the loaf to serve....
Chocolate Ice Cream with Fudge Sauce
Again, Bill was scrounging in the pantry for Oreos and I knew I needed to make a new dessert. This rich Chocolate Ice Cream with Fudge Sauce was the perfect way to end the meal...
