How To: Make Vinaigrette

Hello again!  I have returned after a long vacation, international travel (we went to Canada), and some life changing events!  I should probably let you all know that my husband and I are expecting baby #3 next spring, just in case you wonder why the food I am cooking might be a…

Basic Granola

Hello all!  I am currently in the middle of a family vacation so this post comes to you from a hotel lobby!  Recipes may not be quite as frequent for a few weeks, but I still have a few things ready to share with you! Speaking of on the road, one of the…

Caramelized Onion Dip

It has been kind of crazy at my house this last week.  Suffice to say that work, school, and the health of all parties involved lead up to one big vacuum of time.  Not to mention that we are presently trying to pack for a family trip; quite the task in itself…

Grilled Yogurt Chicken

I have had this distant memory of grilled chicken sort of floating through my head for some time now.  It was a previous recipe I had tried several years ago, but for the life of me I could not remember how to make it.  I could vaguely recall ingredients including chicken, yogurt, garlic, and…

Smashed Potatoes W/Spinach & Playing Guessing Games

Do you ever look in your freezer and come across a food that isn’t exactly spoiled but you just don’t want to really eat it right then, so you put it back?  Then you do it again.  And then again.  Maybe it has been in there for awhile, you aren’t exactly sure…

The BEST Barbecue Chicken

I’m not going to be the one to say it.  Don’t worry.  You won’t here it from me.  No sir!  I’m not going to be the one who tells you that these summer days, with all the heat and humidity, are quickly dwindling down to just a few precious weekends.  I won’t be hinting to you…

Zucchini & Corn W/Basil

Sometimes you just know when a recipe is going to be successful.  Maybe the title tips you off.  For example, anything with ‘honey’ as a main ingredient has got to be worth trying, right?  Perhaps a picture is enough to be sure of a successful dish.  At one time or another haven’t we all…

Sweet & Spicy Salmon

Do you ever get into those moods when you just want to do something different?  Not necessarily something crazy-although there is always a time for that too.  Nope.  Just a little break from the norm.  That was me today, staring at the salmon on my counter.  The fish, all fresh and pink…

Cobb Potato Salad: Weird, but good!

Yes, its green potato salad.  I’ll explain in a minute. About a year ago, I decided to start a blog.  I had been asked over and over for recipes, input, sometimes advice, and I thought that if I started putting it all in one place, I could share with everyone about everything-all at…

Sweet & Tangy Ribs

I always love the days leading up to a holiday weekend.  Most people have some extra time off and are happy and excited and full of anticipation for special plans.  My house is no exception and when it comes to the fourth of July, we get especially giddy!  Our town spends three…

Guacamole

Hola!  It was a Mexican Fiesta this weekend at our house and here is the guacamole recipe I promised you!  I also made shredded beef tacos with spicy sour cream, salsa, and mexican rice.  We had carrot cake for dessert (my husband’s FAVorite-although not exactly fitting for our Latin theme!) and all I…

Garden Salsa: Fast, Easy, Fresh!

As I have previously mentioned, Mexican food is not my favorite cuisine. My husband does not share this opinion. Also, his birthday was this week.  Do you know what this means?  It means that I suck it up and make him Mexican food because I love him more than I hate cilantro….

Rum Raisin Rice Pudding

One of my great pleasures in life is when I turn to my husband and say, “What do you want for your Father’s Day dinner?” I love to make food for the people I love and making something that they have requested is even better.  The satisfaction of preparing something for them…

How To: Roast Asparagus

Aaahhh.  Asparagus.  Is there anything better about spring (and early summer) than the joy at seeing these bundles of bright green vegetables lined up in rows at the grocery store or farmers market?  OK, fine.  Not having to wear a jacket every time you leave the house, living in flip flops, and…

How To: Freeze Berries

Berries!  Specifically, blueberries!  Tis the season for these healthy, antioxidant rich fruits to hit the shelves of your local market in abundance.  And while I know we all love to enjoy them fresh and right out of the container, it is definitely worth it to save some of that goodness for those…