A copper-tinted recipe box sitting on a ladder bookshelf in my house holds treasures given to me 17 years ago. My grandma hosted a bridal shower for me and invited all her friends to the party. Each of these sweet ladies shared their favorite recipes with me. In the box, I find: Greek Cake from […]
As a salad lover, I’m always on the lookout for ways to jazz up my salads. And one of the best ways to do that is with a delish homemade dressing. These days, I rarely use store-bought dressings, mostly because I’ve discovered homemade dressings are fairly easy to make and their ingredients and flavors tend […]
As a wedding gift, my mom gave me a book filled with recipes she made for our family during my childhood. This precious gift brings back many sweet memories. During the holiday season, I refer to this book often for its cookie and dessert recipes. As I flip through the pages, I find a favorite—Christmas Coffee […]
Most mornings, my family eats eggs for breakfast. But every so often, we long for something different. Muffins are always a welcome change to our breakfast menu. This last summer I tried a new gluten-free, paleo-friendly muffin recipe—Blueberry Lemon Muffins. I started with a Lemon Poppy Seed Muffin recipe I found in Make it Paleo by […]
Grilling at my home is a joint effort between my husband and me. Usually, I prep the meat and veggies, and my husband cooks them on the grill. Lately, he’s taken his job at the grill more seriously by watching cooking shows about grilling and studying techniques in cookbooks. And I’m proud say he’s become quite a master at grilling. […]
My husband and I first tried today’s recipe, Mediterranean Wraps, shortly after our wedding 16 years ago. It’s been a favorite since then. My husband tends to be a meat and potatoes sort of guy. So for him to love a vegetarian recipe like this, it has to be amazingly delicious. Piled inside this wrap, you’ll […]
With homegrown tomato season just around the corner, I thought I’d share my favorite summertime recipe—Bruschetta with Feta Cheese and Balsamic Vinegar. During the summer, I make this simple recipe often for my family. We enjoy these appetizers with dinner out on our patio. Made with juicy tomatoes and fragrant basil, this refreshing and delicious […]
My seven-year-old son and I are embarking on an adventure this summer—an educational expedition that will take us around the world over the next 11 weeks. As armchair travelers, we’ll be learning all sorts of things about each region we visit, including its geography, people and cultures, history, cuisine, contributions to art and literature, and […]
Bacon, Basil, Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado Chicken Salad . . . Whew! I’m out of breath just saying that. How about BBLTA Chicken Salad for short?! You gotta love acronyms for recipes like this (or if you work for the government :0). As a salad lover, I couldn’t resist the urge to convert the beloved BLT […]
What could go better with a burger than fries? How about Sassy Sweet Potato Fries?! Oh yeah! On Memorial Day, we grilled up some turkey burgers and enjoyed them with a basket of these sweet-n-spicy fries. Simple to prepare, these oven baked fries took center stage at our holiday meal. They didn’t last long. A […]