Triple Berry Cheesecake…My 100th Post!
My 100th Post!! My little blog has certainly become a significant part of my life; sharing my favorite recipes and little stories of my life. I’m surprised to think I had 100 recipes to post and yet I can think…
Easy Mexican Chicken with Tortilla Chips
There are times when a really easy and good recipe is what I need to prepare during a busy work week. I’m all about making everything from scratch and nothing can compare to the freshness and flavor of homemade, but…
Artichoke Bites
This weekend I attended my dear friend Martha’s birthday luncheon. Martha is not too vain to admit she was turing 64 and planned her birthday around the Beatles’ song, When I’m Sixty Four. With that theme in mind, Martha…
Blueberry Scones with Lemon Glaze
I decided to treat my coworkers to some blueberry scones this morning in honor of the Royal Wedding. I, like so many others, was glued to the TV watching Prince Charles and Lady Diana wed. There is a certain fantasy…
Quinoa Tabbouleh
As the warmer weather approaches (that is, hotter weather for us Florida folks), refreshing salads begin replacing my cooler weather, hot comfort soups. Tabbouleh is traditionally made with bulgur but with my new love of quinoa, I simply switched it out. …
Italian Easter Egg Cookies
In my home Easter cannot go by without baking these adorable egg cookies. My mother baked these cookies every year sharing with family and serving for Easter breakfast. These cookies were as excitedly anticipated as finding my Easter basket filled…
Picadillo
Last year around this time, my BFF Ayesha came for a visit and we headed down to Key West for a weekend getaway. Even though I live in Florida, these getaways within my own state still feel like a vacation. …
Linguine with Clam Sauce
Every now and then I like to post a classic recipe for my daughter. It’s found in almost every Italian restaurant. A dish that can be easily pulled together on a week night when hosting a few friends or a…
Cherry Chocolate Biscotti
When given a box of chocolates I will always search for that one chocolate covered cherry. Cordials are even better bursting with sweet pleasure on that first bite! Dark chocolate is always my favorite and if the cordial is filled…
Roasted Chicken with Rosemary Carmelized Onions, Tomatoes and Olives
Sunday dinners are no longer what they use to be for me growing up. Big family mid-afternoon meals beginning at 2pm, the smell of sauce bubbling away as pasta was always on the menu. Veggie sides and meats would vary…