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  • My Chicken Lasagna Wheel recipe has a special place in my heart. Nearly 20 years ago, it was one of my first attempts at making a “gourmet meal” and my […]

    Chicken Lasagna Wheels

    My Chicken Lasagna Wheel recipe has a special place in my heart. Nearly 20 years ago, it was one of my first attempts at making a “gourmet meal” and my […]

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  • I’ve had a favorite shrimp recipe for many years. And I have always served it with a fabulously simple, yet zippy avocado salad. But recently, my eye wandered to a […]

    Chili Shrimp with Avocado Salad

    I’ve had a favorite shrimp recipe for many years. And I have always served it with a fabulously simple, yet zippy avocado salad. But recently, my eye wandered to a […]

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  • When I spied a gift certificate for Tina’s restaurant in Dundee at a silent auction I immediately made a bid. Tina’s always catches my eye while driving through Dundee. Truth […]

    Treat Yourself to Tina’s for Lunch in Dundee

    When I spied a gift certificate for Tina’s restaurant in Dundee at a silent auction I immediately made a bid. Tina’s always catches my eye while driving through Dundee. Truth […]

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  • How do you “corn” beef? And, is it really an Irish meal? The term “corn” comes from the Old English term for any small particle or grain. In this case, […]

    Corned Beef in Irish Stout

    How do you “corn” beef? And, is it really an Irish meal? The term “corn” comes from the Old English term for any small particle or grain. In this case, […]

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  • This is truly a winner of a dinner. Roasted marinara bursts with flavor and brings Italian-seasoned ground turkey to life. You will not even think to ask “where’s the beef?” […]

    Italian Turkey Loaf

    This is truly a winner of a dinner. Roasted marinara bursts with flavor and brings Italian-seasoned ground turkey to life. You will not even think to ask “where’s the beef?” […]

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  • Bacon-wrapped scallops are simply heaven on a toothpick. I am so excited each time I serve them because everyone is as excited as I am. Even my 8-year-old loves scallop […]

    Bacon-wrapped Scallops

    Bacon-wrapped scallops are simply heaven on a toothpick. I am so excited each time I serve them because everyone is as excited as I am. Even my 8-year-old loves scallop […]

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  • The rain let up today and off to the garden center I went. It’s mid-March and time is short to get those early Spring veggies and herbs planted. Some of […]

    Early Spring Planting for the Edible Garden

    The rain let up today and off to the garden center I went. It’s mid-March and time is short to get those early Spring veggies and herbs planted. Some of […]

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  • Loving my Chocolate Chip Cookies as much as I do, it’s hard to detour and try something new. But, I’m so glad I did. By simply swapping the chips and […]

    Butterscotch Chip Cookies

    Loving my Chocolate Chip Cookies as much as I do, it’s hard to detour and try something new. But, I’m so glad I did. By simply swapping the chips and […]

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  • My son, Joe, loves meat.  Chicken, beef, pork. lamb or fish. And it can be grilled, baked, fried, roasted, slow-cooked, etc. It’s all good to Joe. But, whenever I ask […]

    Lamb and Onion Kebabs

    My son, Joe, loves meat.  Chicken, beef, pork. lamb or fish. And it can be grilled, baked, fried, roasted, slow-cooked, etc. It’s all good to Joe. But, whenever I ask […]

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  • Just found out that my 13-year-old son’s friends recently declared that I make the best Chocolate Chip Pancakes. Woohoo! I’m honored and thrilled!! Chocolate Chip Pancakes are my go-to breakfast […]

    Chocolate Chip Pancakes

    Just found out that my 13-year-old son’s friends recently declared that I make the best Chocolate Chip Pancakes. Woohoo! I’m honored and thrilled!! Chocolate Chip Pancakes are my go-to breakfast […]

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