The Super Bowl is almost here. And many people think more about the commercials and the party foods than the game itself. (Including ME!) Our son Nick created an appetizer that would be perfect to take to a Super Bowl party. Now keep in mind, Nick cooks like I do. He finds a recipe […]
A Day Spent With My Foodie Friend…And Our Five Course Autumn Harvest Dinner
A Five Course Autumn Harvest Dinner? No sweat! I simply joined forces with a great “Foodie Friend” to make it happen. And boy…did it happen! Earlier this Autumn I had the privilege of spending a day cooking with Jim in his well equipped kitchen in Kalona, Iowa. (I was like a kid in a candy […]
Try Nick’s Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Garlic Dip – It’s Meemaw Approved
Artichoke dip is an old standby at many holiday parties. But if you’re tired of the “same old same old” dish…give this one a try. (It got rave reviews several years ago at Christmas dinner!) My son Nick cooks like I do. He finds a recipe that sounds good, then he “tweaks” it to […]
Sweet and Spicy Horseradish Pickles Will Perk Up Your Tastebuds…Guaranteed!
Horseradish and pickles may sound like an unlikely combination…but these beauties ROCK! This recipe came from our daughter in law Sara. Her grandpa LOVED them…so they hold a special place in her heart. And I’m grateful that she shared the special recipe with me. These spicy cukes are VERY popular at our tailgate parties, and […]
A Donated Dinner for Four…A Grill To Remember
A Grill To Remember… If you’ve been wondering why you haven’t heard from me for the past week, it’s because we took a Road Trip to spend some much-loved quality time with our entire family in Indy! Those times happen much less often than we would like…so since I’ve been away from my computer and […]
Pickled Beets And Pickled Eggs…An Easter Tradition
Pickled beets and pickled hard boiled eggs were as much a part of Easter as my newest annual Easter bonnet. Easter was a special holiday for my brother and me…starting with a trip to church on Easter morning. It was a special day. And we always had some new clothes to wear to Mass. But […]
Try My Pizza On the Grill…It’s A Pie To Remember!
PIE comes in many forms, and in honor of National PI(E) Day let’s talk about PIZZA! I don’t know about you, but Sunday night pizza has been a “thing” in our family for years and years. And our winter Sundays spent in Florida are no different. So one Sunday I decided to treat some of […]
Broiled Peel and Eat Shrimp…A Messy Dish That’s FUN To Eat!
Shrimp is a family favorite around our house, and serving my broiled peel and eat version is an easy and FUN way to enjoy them. What child doesn’t love to get their hands dirty? And this super simple recipe is a favorite for our “Middle Sis” Indy granddaughter. As you can see…this girl takes the […]
Try My SUPER Super Bowl Bacon Bleu Cheese Dip
Don’t shoot the messenger…but I think the Super Bowl is highly overrated. The only redeeming grace for me is hearing about the amazing array of food that fans share during the game. So if you’re looking for a dip that is sure to score extra points at your Super Bowl party try my Bacon Bleu […]
Friends and Food…A Perfect Combination
When we’re entertaining friends…I’m in my Happy Place. And there is no better combination than friends and food. This week has been a whirlwind of good food and good friends, so rather than tell you all about it, let me share some photos from the past week! I love to keep things simple when it […]