Potato Crisps w/Chive-Sour Cream Dip

This is by far the best idea of what to do with those pesky potato skins… (especially if you need the potato “meat” for preparing Potatoes w/Bacon & Onions.)  Not your average potato chip.

Parmesan & Pepper Sticks

Another winner from Mom… thanks Suzanne!  Crunchy, cheesy, salty and peppery.

Baked Flounder w/Mushrooms & Wine

Although I’m a fan of fried fish, this is a much healthier alternative and can be as equally crunchy when baked.  Not heavy in the slightest.  The flounder rests on a bed of mushrooms and green onions, which is then blanketed with a light...

PB Cheesecake Pretzel Bites

Beware of these little sandwiches.  You may find it difficult to not hoard the entire tray for yourself, and devour them in some tucked away little corner of the house.  It’s one of those items that is so simple to assemble that you’ll...

Zucchini Alfredo

Skip the carbs of Fettuccine Alfredo and switch out the pasta with zucchini.  A slightly healthier version of this all-time classic creamy dish.

Hot-Diggity-Dog Burgers

This is the last entry for 2012 Burger-of-the-Week… Bummer, I know, but what better concoction than the two numero uno grilled “meats” of the summer months?  The answer is a perfect patty incorporating hotdogs and cheeseburgers....

Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

In need of a sit-down family meal?  Give this recipe a go.  Takes some time to prep in addition to the cooking time, but the stuffed chicken breasts over wild rice topped with a creamy mushroom sauce is worth it.  Serve Broccoli & Cauliflower...

Strawberry Galette

Crisp, fried basil sounds weird.  It’s sugar coated, so believe me it’s splendid as an edible garnish.  My suggestion, after taking this photo (& tasting it)… be certain to add a generous serving of the basil cream to each...