1770 House Meatloaf
I saw Ina Garten make this meatloaf awhile back and made a mental note to try it out. It was tagged the Best Meatloaf I Ever Had, so obviously I had to test this out for myself! I liked that…
Homemade Almond Butter
I always like to make everything from scratch unless I feel it is way too time consuming! I don’t know if it’s because it feeds into my perfectionism and need to know exactly what is in the food I eat or…
Teriyaki Chicken Wings
I spent a wonderful weekend visiting my daughter in Naples….Florida that is, not Italy, but just as nice cuz it was more about being with her than anything else! Yes, I miss my little girl, now the big girl so…
Grilled Pork Chops with Peck Seasoning and Charred Peppers
I have a secret infatuation with Michael Chiarello. His smile warms me over and I could simply listen to him talk about food for days. In fact, I’d just give up cooking and let him take over my kitchen so…
Cherry Pecan Cookies
My dad loved cherries. Cherry pie, cherries on cheesecake, cherry bars, black forest cake. Whenever I saw a recipe including cherries, I would save it away for the next time I would be baking for him. I found this cookie…
Will You Be My Cupcake?
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Visions of chocolate, champagne and roses come to mind when I think of this day. And, of course, love and romance. Two people walking arm in arm, two people sharing a laugh together that…
Chicken with Grapes and Baked Rice
When I was in my 20’s this was one of my first guest worthy dinners I proudly made many times! I remember well the woman I worked with that gave me both of these recipes when I was looking to make…
Baked Spaghetti Squash with Spinach, Ricotta and Gorgonzola
Ever since I discovered the magic of spaghetti squash many years back it has been a favorite veggie for its versatility and neutral, mild taste. I love mostly to substitute it for pasta when I want to avoid carbs and…