Don’t Swim and Jell-O Shot At The Same Time
Warning: These little shots are powerful!! I’ve made them three times now, first using tequila instead of the vodka….way too much kick! I then switched to vodka, so much better but used too much lime juice. Last try, Citron Vodka…
Oh girl….Can you ever leave good enough Banana Bread alone?
I’m sure I can’t be alone in this habit of mine. I see a recipe that sparks my imagination… I am served an entrée at a restaurant that gets my creative juicing going… someone tells me about a fabulous dish…
Blackberry Fool, of sorts
In my excitement during the berry season, I seem to purchase more than I can possible eat! I am clearly not complaining as I enjoy finding many ways to incorporate berries into my meals whether it’s breakfast, lunch, dinner or…
Blueberry and Basil Vodka Lemonade and Weekend Guests
When inviting guests to spend the weekend, it is a definite bonus that one be a part-time bartender. The other should be a food lover with a creative flair in the kitchen. Add in two adorable little kids for giggles…
Spiced Walnut and Rum Biscotti
I like to prepare foods seasonally, switching from soups to salads in the summer and to grilling and quick sautéing from long roasted meals. And, of course, as each new arrival of fruits and veggies appear on the market, I…
Grilled Tuna Salad with Roasted Peppers and Zucchini
This is a salad I make several times every summer. It is great right off the grill and even better, in my opinion, when allowed to sit at room temperature marrying all together. The grilled tuna absorbs the vinaigrette and…
Grilled Eggplant, Fontina,Tomato and Arugula…Sandwich?
With the burger grilling season upon us I like to include some grilled veggie options for my veggie loving friends. I find it hard to call it a grilled “sandwich”. The eggplant slices do function as the “bread” but it’s…
Chicken Piccata
About 10 months ago I began this blog to share my recipes with my daughter, Gina. I wanted to give her the basic, classic recipes she could “go to” when her busy life consumes her days and nights. Quick, familiar…