Thai Crunch Salad

I'm a little sheepish about admitting that I spent hours working to recreate a salad that I ate at a massive, chain restaurant. Next time, I'll let them do the ...

Salads12 Comments

Rhubarb Strawberry Cobbler

With fresh rhubarb ready for harvesting and summer berries in full tilt, I turned to a trusted source for an easy dessert recipe to showcase them both. I can't...

Desserts & Sweets24 Comments

Mango Citrus Popsicles

Nothing says summer like a molded, frozen treat. For maximum enjoyment, sit on a stoop while you lick. Sometimes summertime heat can really beat down my pro...

Desserts & Sweets13 Comments

Sour Cream Coffee Cake

I hope that good intentions are worth something because my initial plan to bring a warm coffee cake to a new neighbor really was a good idea. It went a littl...

Breads & BreakfastCakes17 Comments

Wheat Berry Salad with Feta, Pine Nuts & Basil

Busy life, bouts with illness and summer fun had us eating too many take out meals and bowls of cereal. This salad was my attempt to jump start our healthy diet...

SidesVegetarian22 Comments

Grilled Feta

Next time you have the grill fired up, plan to use a little corner of real estate for a packet of foil filled with feta cheese, Greek oregano, olive oil and tom...

Appetizers & SnacksGreek FavoritesSides17 Comments

Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

It turns out that cilantrophobes may have a genetic predisposition against this fabulously fragrant herb.  So, I won't blame them as much for hating one of my ...

Salads18 Comments

The Flag Cake of All Flag Cakes

The outside of this cake was gorgeous but the unexpected treat awaited inside.  The first cut revealed layers of blue and red velvet sandwiched between cream c...

CakesDesserts & Sweets17 Comments

Pizza with Pesto, Prosciutto, Mozzarella & Arugula

Every since I perfected my perfect pizza dough, I have been pizza crazy. Fresh greens are my newest topping, straight from my little garden. I was so anxious f...

Main Dish15 Comments

Napa Cabbage Slaw

Coleslaw is one of those foods that I can't decide if I love or hate. It's rare that something with the same name can be at the top and bottom of your list. ...

SaladsSides6 Comments

Mary Mo’s Orange Frosted Cookies

This cookie could possibly change the world.  It is that powerfully delicious. Recently, I received a comment on my post for the Ultimate Cinnamon Rolls. The p...

Christmas CookiesCookiesDesserts & Sweets32 Comments

My New House Dressing

It's harvest time!  Arugula, spinach and mixed greens from my small backyard plot are ready for plucking.  We've been enjoying them with a simple walnut vinai...

Salads8 Comments