My First Date with Chicken Corn Chowder

My experience with this new recipe was like a first date you initially feel nonchalant about. But, as the evening unfolds, you are pleasantly surprised and find...

Soups29 Comments

Rosemary Walnut Bread for a Perfect Lazy Sunday

Yesterday, I spent most of the day at home doing things around the house. All the time at home encouraged me to make some homemade bread. It really is not too m...

Breads & Breakfast19 Comments

Cauliflower Leek Soup with a Touch of Mustard

Cauliflower is a rediscovered vegetable in my life. As a child, my mom mixed it with broccoli and covered it with cheese sauce. I don't remember particularly li...

Soups5 Comments

Super Easy Fish Tacos with Avocado Cream

Since the holidays, I have been working my way through my pantry and freezer trying not to be picky about what I eat and keeping it simple while cleaning things...

Main Dish15 Comments

My Favorite Banana Bread Recipe

Banana bread is a standby favorite that most bakers have in their baking repertoire. After finding this recipe, I stopped trying all others for a basic banana ...

Breads & Breakfast257 Comments

Impress Guests with Popovers and Honey Butter

Popovers have always seemed intimidating but the truth is they are really pretty easy. And, not only are they delicious, they are impressive looking on the ta...

Breads & BreakfastSides9 Comments

Spiders – The Easiest Cookie Recipe Around

Begrudgingly heading to a cookie exchange and don't have time to make cookies? Can't go empty handed to a friend's house this holiday without an edible offering...

CookiesDesserts & Sweets13 Comments

Kourabiethes – Greek Butter Cookies

These Greek little balls of heaven are a Christmas special. My husband who is half Greek makes them every year. In the bakeries of Greece, the Kourabiethes are ...

Christmas CookiesCookiesDesserts & SweetsGreek Favorites44 Comments

The BEST White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookie Recipe

Let the cookie baking begin!!! Last weekend, we baked up about 8 dozen cookies to give away to friends, neighbors, and clients. It was the most warm, festive, s...

Christmas CookiesCookiesDesserts & Sweets181 Comments

Prime Time for Chili

Tonight we had our first snowfall in Chicago. The glistening white flakes floated down and coated the ground and the trees making a winter wonderland. I gli...

Soups7 Comments

Delicious Dutch Almond Bars

My grandma lives in Pella, Iowa, a unique little town in the middle of the state. It was founded by Dutch immigrants and this little town has more than embraced...

CookiesDesserts & Sweets28 Comments

Warming Up with Tomato Basil Soup

It isn't exactly the height of tomato season any more but the brisk air sure pairs well with a bowl of tomato soup and a grilled cheese sandwich. Believe i...

Soups11 Comments