Quiche ranks toward the top of my list of favorite breakfast dishes. Over the years, I’ve experimented with different fillings and crusts, sharing my creations with family and friends at potlucks, holidays, or weekend breakfasts. Two of my favorite quiches are Spinach Herb Quiche and Bacon Green Chile Quiche. The Spinach Herb Quiche is one […]
By now, I’m sure you’ve heard all the buzz about KALE. Did you know that this wonder green is high in fiber and Vitamins A, C, and K; has more iron than beef and more calcium than milk per calorie; and is chalk full of antioxidants? Until recently, I didn’t know much about kale and […]
Have you ever entered a cooking contest? I have. Twice. I was 13 when I entered my first contest. At my mom’s urging, I made up a batch of blueberry muffins to enter in our county fair’s baking contest. I had no expectation of winning anything. In fact, I’d gained a reputation with my family […]
For as long as I can remember, I’ve always made meatballs using beef. About a year ago, though, I decided to try ground turkey instead. Oh my, why hadn’t I tried turkey sooner?! These moist and flavorful meatballs are a hit with my family, especially my little guy. You can add them to your favorite […]
Last fall, my writer friend Paula hosted a dinner at her home where she prepared a scrumptious chicken dish made with a flavorful Moscato wine sauce. I’d never tried Moscato before that night, but instantly it became a favorite wine for me (and later my husband). Now normally I tend to shy away from sweet […]
Ah, don’t you just love participating in potlucks? At the office. At church. At a family get together. One of the perks of a potluck, in my opinion, is the chance to sample a smorgasbord of homemade dishes. And if you’re like me, when you find a dish that delights your taste buds, you’re not […]