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 […]
Mom’s Strawberry Shortcake with Blueberries and Mint
The strawberry season is already in full swing…and I just happen to have my Mom’s recipe for a homemade shortcake that is better than anything you can buy. It’s quick and easy too. And I’ve ramped up the strawberry topping by adding some unexpected ingredients. (I think you’ll like it!) When ready to serve, cut a […]
Grilled Red Snapper…A Fishy First Fishtale For Me!
I love fresh fish, especially ocean varieties like Red Snapper. And for the past 41 years, Fabian Seafood trucks from Galveston, Texas have made sporadic stops in the Iowa City Dairy Queen parking lot. That’s only a few blocks from our home. And even though we have lived in our house for almost that long […]
How About A Grilled Gruyere, Tart Cherry and Fresh Sage Panini
I absolutely LOVE Gruyere cheese. If you’re not familiar with it, it’s a unique type of nutty-tasting, hard cheese named after the town of Gruyeres in Switzerland. (It’s a cow’s milk cheese that is generally cured for at least six months.) Gruyere is delicious in many dishes since it melts beautifully. It’s ONLY made in […]
Applesauce Rosemary Cake…A Match Made In Heaven!
I love my herb garden and I’m always looking for new ways to incorporate fresh herbs into my cooking and baking. So I stepped outside to snip some fresh rosemary to add to this cake I created…and that rosemary turned out to be the star of the show! Last month there was a knock on […]
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 […]
Meemaw’s Tropical Herb Garden…A Work In Progress!
There are many reasons why I love our winter home…and my tiny herb garden is certainly one of them. Every year I am anxious to see which of my mostly-perennial herbs have survived the tropical sun and heat of the long summer in Fort Lauderdale. This year when we returned, I was greeted by only […]
Roasted Chicken Breasts With Vegetables And Herbs
Anyone who has followed me around in my kitchen knows I rarely use recipes when I cook. So when a friend asked me to share my recipe for this dish I had to laugh. There are no measurements in this dish…but I’ll share the ingredients and my method for making my Roasted Chicken Breasts With […]
Meemaw’s Magic Dry Rub Will Add Spice To Your Life
Meemaw’s Magic Dry Rub. Ok…..how has it been this long without me posting one of my most favorite recipes ever? It’s a favorite because 1. it’s super easy to make and 2. it’s magical. Why is this dry rub magical? Because it goes on EVERYTHING PROTEIN. Chicken, turkey, fish, steak, burgers…..ALL GOOD. And try it […]