A Refreshing Fruit Pizza

Simple summer dessert using fresh seasonal fruits. Pinch of Yum‘s (Kristen) photo captures the idea but I’ve simplified the recipe by using prepared cookie dough rather than making it from scratch. Drizzled caramel sauce tops the entire...

Lillet Rose Cocktail

For the sophisticated lady, or those of us who think they are! Lillet Rose, an aperitif with the aroma of ripe berries and flowers is mixed with a little gin and grapefruit juice… ooh la la!  thanks, marthastewart.com…

Shrimp Scampi

Despite shrimp scampi’s simple assembly, it still has a classy edge to it. Maybe it’s the wine, maybe it’s the shrimp or maybe it’s because you’re using the French term, saute… Regardless, when you tell your guest...

Grilled Bread w/Arugula, Goat Cheese, Olives & Onions

A portion of this can be prepared ahead of time saving you time when assembling. I like to grill the onion slices rather than saute… keeping them together with wooden skewers helps from them sliding through the grill grate. The citrus...

Summer Salad w/Blueberries

A salad full of texture, vibrant color, and seasonal summertime fruit. Jicama can be found in many supermarkets in the produce section. If unavailable, no worries… salad is still worth it and equally and refreshingly tasty.

Mojito-Marinated Chicken Breasts

Citrusy and savory all in one bite. Bringing a little bit of the ever-so-popular Cuban Mojito cocktail to dinner. The rum “cooks” off so the chicken is family friendly… serving up grilled slices of pineapple completes the dish with...

Lynchburg Lemonade

Lemonade for the over 21 crowd. This version whips up a frothy batch for 20 party goers. The perfect spiked refresher for a summer celebration.

Sparkler Cupcakes

Can you get any more patriotic? If you want to save some time on the cupcakes and icing, go for boxed cake mix and canned icing. They both work fine for this.  After all, it’s all about the “fireworks!”  The candy coating discs...

Mac and Cheese

This is simpler than it looks.  And it is by far worth it.  Makes a lot and everyone will go back in for seconds if not thirds!  Cut recipe in half and use a 1 1/2 qt. casserole dish.