A Simple Fudge Cake That Doesn’t Taste Simple! Whenever my menu (or my tastebuds) require something decadently chocolate without a lot of time or fuss, this Triple Chocolate Fudge Cake recipe is my go-to. With chocolate three ways and moistness for days, everyone will think […]

Cherry Compote – The Perfect Accessory I always get excited when I see fresh cherries start showing up in the produce department! Visions of cherry pie, cherry smoothies, and cherry cheesecake run through my head in marathon fashion. I love strawberries and blueberries, but I […]

This delightful roasted beet salad has fresh crispy greens tossed with a tangy vinaigrette; tender earthy-sweet beets; crunchy toasted pecans with just a hint of cinnamon; and creamy, salty feta cheese to hit all the flavor spots on your taste buds! Beets Are Misunderstood! Usually […]

You Win Some, You Dim Sum Well…technically, Dim Sum is a meal of small plates served with tea (think Tapas if you lean more towards Spanish cuisine), but I just love that silly expression, and since dumplings can be served as part of Dim Sum […]

Perfect For Easter – Or Any Celebration A while back, while visiting a local Farmer’s Market (who doesn’t love a Farmer’s Market?), I bought this lovely jar of lemon curd. I had no idea what I was going to use it for, it was just […]

Exploring New Flavors On birthdays and other special occasions, our family enjoys trying new food experiences. We have our favorite places of course, but we try to mix it up by finding restaurants (or cuisines) we haven’t tried. We have a great time together and […]

Disclaimer: I was given a complimentary copy of this book by its publisher, Oxmoor House, in exchange for my honest review of the product. My Cookbook Addiction I love cookbooks, or it may be more accurate to say I am slightly addicted to them! The […]

Eggplant Can Be Scary! True confession…I have not always been a fan of eggplant! Growing up I only had it a few times, and it always seemed bitter, or…just not good. So of course, as an adult I managed to overlook the dark purple beasts […]

Spring Is In the Air! I know it is technically still winter, but spring is my favorite season…it just makes me happy! And our weather has not helped my spring fever; it has been all over the place between “cover your outside faucets…bring in your […]

Breakfast on Day Two On the second day of our smoked salmon extravaganza we decided to focus on breakfast. Well…technically we ate it for dinner, but we are all about breakfast food for dinner on a regular basis, and I’m pretty sure it still qualifies […]

Gift of Salmon I work in a small office with only two other people…well, three others actually but one is a part time recruiter who works from home and comes in one day a week to the office. I tell you this because it is […]

Our “Out of the Norm” Holidays Well friends, it’s a new year with new goals and new adventures ahead of us! The past few weeks have been a mixed bag of happiness, laughter, activity, and some sadness in our house, so I am very excited […]

It’s That Soup Time of Year! Ok…in my family any time of year is great for soup!  But there’s just something about having a steaming bowl of soup on a cold day that just feels right.  It warms your soul and makes the cold a […]

What’s Thanksgiving Without Dressing? In keeping with our non-traditional Twisted Thanksgiving theme (don’t miss our Turkey Wellington with Cranberry Orange Sauce), our third offering is a sweet cornbread dressing made with creamy cheeses and a little chorizo kick.  I mean, what Thanksgiving is complete without […]

A Sunny Twist on Traditional Cranberry Sauce In keeping with my Twisted Thanksgiving theme, I’m bringing you the perfect accompaniment for my Twisted Thanksgiving Turkey Wellington…a bright, citrusy cranberry sauce with a hint of warm spice.  It will fill your kitchen with aroma that will […]

Giving Thanks Thanksgiving has always been a special day in our house.  Each year is done a little differently depending on who has to work, what time they get off, what extended family or friends are there…you see where I’m going with this. But the […]