Recipes Archive

  • Pizza meatballs take me back to my mom’s kitchen. Oh, how I loved ooey-gooey pizza meatball night. Now, as a mom and a creative force in the kitchen, I wanted […]

    Pizza Meatballs with Turkey

    Pizza meatballs take me back to my mom’s kitchen. Oh, how I loved ooey-gooey pizza meatball night. Now, as a mom and a creative force in the kitchen, I wanted […]

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  • The Windheims are carnivores, no doubt. Cheers are often heard when I announce steak is for dinner. And, no matter if we’re grilling London Broil or skirt steak for fajitas, […]

    My Favorite Steak Marinade

    The Windheims are carnivores, no doubt. Cheers are often heard when I announce steak is for dinner. And, no matter if we’re grilling London Broil or skirt steak for fajitas, […]

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  • I happened upon this salad at a potluck in the park. I was immediately drawn to its beauty. And, then, after digging deeper, I found that it was the total […]

    Mexican Pepper Salad

    I happened upon this salad at a potluck in the park. I was immediately drawn to its beauty. And, then, after digging deeper, I found that it was the total […]

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  • I’m a teensy bit ashamed at how long it took me to stumble upon this recipe. Turns out that I’ve had the base for an amazing Green Tortilla Soup for […]

    Green Tortilla Soup

    I’m a teensy bit ashamed at how long it took me to stumble upon this recipe. Turns out that I’ve had the base for an amazing Green Tortilla Soup for […]

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  • Back when I lived in the “hood” in suburban Sherwood, my good friend and neighbor was famous for her “verde.” She’d serve large parties her amazing slow cooked, spicy pork […]

    Turquía en Chile Verde (aka Turkey in Green Chile Sauce)

    Back when I lived in the “hood” in suburban Sherwood, my good friend and neighbor was famous for her “verde.” She’d serve large parties her amazing slow cooked, spicy pork […]

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  • Eyeing the pistachio pudding boxes at the grocery store had become a ritual for me. I’d wonder, “Should I mess with my  Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe?  Should I shun the […]

    Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Eyeing the pistachio pudding boxes at the grocery store had become a ritual for me. I’d wonder, “Should I mess with my  Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe?  Should I shun the […]

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  • Anger bubbles in me like a pasta pot on the stove when part of a dinner takes longer to cook than the directions say.   It throws off my meal […]

    Honey-roasted Baby Potatoes

    Anger bubbles in me like a pasta pot on the stove when part of a dinner takes longer to cook than the directions say.   It throws off my meal […]

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  • I am addicted to Thai Chicken Noodle Salad. I crave that soy/chili/nutty/cilantro wonderfulness and can never stop myself from diving right in to the salad bowl. Just a taste, I […]

    Thai Chicken Noodle Salad

    I am addicted to Thai Chicken Noodle Salad. I crave that soy/chili/nutty/cilantro wonderfulness and can never stop myself from diving right in to the salad bowl. Just a taste, I […]

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  • Scrambled eggs are breakfast for me. I’m a protein kind of gal in the morning. Some may think that would get boring. But really, the eggs are just the vehicle […]

    What’s in My Scramble – April

    Scrambled eggs are breakfast for me. I’m a protein kind of gal in the morning. Some may think that would get boring. But really, the eggs are just the vehicle […]

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  • Sometimes I spend an absurd amount of time at the grocery store. I read label after label after label searching for ingredients that I’ll feel “okay” about feeding to my […]

    A Rant on Corn Syrup & Some Darned-good BBQ Sauce

    Sometimes I spend an absurd amount of time at the grocery store. I read label after label after label searching for ingredients that I’ll feel “okay” about feeding to my […]

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