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. Th...

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

Spring Green Pizza

Easy, pizza dough slicked with pesto and topped with spinach, asparagus, pine nuts and fresh mozzarella cheese.  Tastes like spring. Boy am I glad I popped a ...

Main Dish15 Comments

Sun Dried Tomato, Goat Cheese & Basil Strata

You know those people you keep meaning to have over?  Call them. Whip this up tonight & put it in the fridge. Buy fruit, brew coffee, done.   I am finall...

Breads & Breakfast15 Comments

Dear Coconut Cake Fairy…

Some days the clouds open up and deliver a good dose of April rain along with an unexpected gift that makes your day. Dear Linda, It is a rare moment in lif...

Cakes10 Comments

Leek and Brie Bruschetta

Sometimes a new recipe can ignite a love affair with an old, familiar ingredient.  This recipe brought leeks out of obscurity and into the spotlight for me. L...

Appetizers & SnacksVegetarian21 Comments