Vanilla Crescents

If you like shortbread than you’ll love these. Simple and vanilla… nothing complicated here. My kids love them and they are super easy to make.

Mushroom Meatloaf w/Mushroom Gravy

Not going to lie… the gravy takes some time due to all of the chopping. It makes more than you’ll need, so it’s worth it for that alone. Freeze the rest or use later in the week over some pork chops, roasted turkey, or mashed...

Spring Goodness: Poppy Seed Chicken Salad

Super simple chicken salad to prep. Especially, when you doctor up your favorite store-made or have a batch of your own already in the frig.  Just a few added ingredients turn ordinary chicken salad into something special.

Smokin’ Jambalaya

Slow-cooking is not just for winter comfort food.  Ideal idea for a busy workday, or relaxing day with friends and family.  Place all of the ingredients in the cooker and walk away.  A few hours later… a hearty meal is ready!  Jambalaya...

Smokin’ Jambalaya

Slow-cooking is not just for winter comfort food.  Ideal idea for a busy workday, or relaxing day with friends and family.  Place all of the ingredients in the cooker and walk away.  A few hours later… a hearty meal is ready!  Jambalaya...

Crock-Pot Pulled Pork

Perfect for a party or a hearty sandwich supper.  Include a healthy serving of coleslaw right atop of the sandwich or alongside, either way it completes the meal.  Slow-cooking keeps the pork juicy and tender.

Borscht

The Today Show featured several Sochi inspired meals in February 2013 (yes, one year in advance) and this particular Borscht recipe is Olympic-Gold worthy. Everything but the kitchen sink seems to be thrown in this hearty version… thanks to...

Goombay Smash

Bringing the Bahamas home.  Pineapple, coconut and rum guarantee a mini-vacation in the comfort of your own living room.

Sunrise Sandwich

Thanks to Women’s Health Magazine for posting a healthier alternative to the infamous Egg McMuffin. This version is more flavorful and incorporates “heart-healthy” guacamole, lycopene-rich tomato, smoked turkey, eggs and cheese all...

Garden Vegetable Quiche

All the major food groups addressed in this crustless quiche from Cooking Light (September 2006). Great to eat alone or serve for dinner with a light salad alongside.