We Love Pecan Pie. Do you?? We are a devout pecan pie family. By that,  I mean pecan pie must be on the Thanksgiving table as well as Christmas Dinner table. I remember many a years of leaving a slice of pecan pie and an ice cold coke for Santa because my mom assured me it was […]

Last year, I hosted Thanksgiving for my family, so I wanted to post the Thanksgiving Menu we shared.  I’m not hosting this year, but you can believe I’ll be bringing a hostess gift and some sort of side dish.  What are your plans?  Tell me! In case you missed a few other tips I’ve shared […]

Thanksgiving is an amazing time for friends and family to come together, enjoy a meal, and watch football―- if you ARE NOT HOSTING. If you’re hosting, then you’re probably wondering how to get it all done.  So today I’m sharing my Thanksgiving Timeline in hopes that it helps you plan for your big meal. Click HERE […]

Have visitors coming soon?  My Coconut French Toast Casserole is at the top of my list to feed our friends and family. One of my duties is to feed these people. What can I possibly make that’s easy and can be done ahead of time, tasty, and requires minimal clean up? That’s where this Godsend […]

These Garlic and Herb Au Gratin Potatoes are a fun way to serve potatoes other than the traditional mashed potatoes.  Here is another easy side dish with a handy shortcut. The use of Garlic and Herb Boursin cheese allows you to skip chopping the onions and garlic and have a delicious homemade side dish with half the […]

Cooking with Squash: Delicata Maple Salad Hello Fall! It’s squash season and I have a great recipe to use up one of my favorites― delicata squash. It’s skin is edible, and when roasted it maintains great texture and has a sweet flavor. When served over spicy arugula, with pomegranate arils, and paired with this apple […]

I just realized I never FORMALLY announced my new business on my blog. Back in July, I casually mentioned on social media that I was starting a cookie business. That was such a mild way of putting what we have actually created with The Cookie Society. Yes, we sell cookies but they aren’t just any […]

This recipe will change your life. Don’t sleep on the pork cutlets. They are affordable, tender, quick, and easy to prepare. its easy to fall into a rut when it comes to dinner proteins. This is a great way to change things up. I served mine with roasted potatoes but mashed potatoes and an easy […]

Simplicity= sheet pan meals. One pot meals are great, but one pan meals are even better! I like to line my sheet pans with parchment paper to minimize the mess.  This Teriyaki Glazed Salmon with crispy, flavorful roasted broccoli is one and done in less than 30 minutes.

Another great “clean out the fridge” recipe: Vegetable Soup.  I encourage you to treat this more as a framework than a recipe. Use what you have and prepare for soul- warming goodness; ladled into a bowl. This soup is surprisingly hearty and perfect for those crisp fall days as the temperatures start to drop. 

As I was writing this post, I was trying to come up with a good catchy name for this ultimate summer salad. Thoughts,”Do people know what panzanella is?” “Will they get that it’s a salad?” “Should I throw the word salad in there somewhere?” “The prosciutto wrapped peaches are grilled― should THAT be in the […]

Crispy, fried shrimp tossed in a creamy, spicy asian sauce is definitely one of my guiltiest pleasures. This is my way of cleaning things up a bit and keeping it light for those hot summer nights!