Easy Enchiladas Verde

There is almost nothing more rewarding in a weeknight meal than shortcuts that actually make a recipe yummier. Recently, I took a bunch of shortcuts when makin...

Main Dish8 Comments

Giveaway: Who wants to do some canning?

Saturday, August 17th is Can-It-Forward Day. Who wants to trap the flavors of summer in jars with me?! Read on for the giveaway... For years, I have had "prese...

Desserts & SweetsFood Experiences71 Comments

Luscious Moist Carrot Cake

I just came across these photos from April, when I made my husband the carrot cake he had requested for his birthday. When I first posted this recipe, I claimed...

CakesDesserts & Sweets6 Comments

Bulgur Salad with Feta, Cucumber & Kalamata Olives

There are some little hands in my house that seem to agree with me that almost anything with feta and olives is worth eating. It is so odd how we are born with...

Main DishSaladsVegetarian3 Comments

4th of July Fruit Tart

Put your pie or tart dough scraps to work and add some star-spangled flair to the top of your dessert. Our poor dog. Already, the firecrackers have begun shout...

Desserts & Sweets6 Comments

Confetti Cookies

This cookie was created by my brood primarily to carry a slew of chewy and sweet goodies. The girls have been spending many Fridays home with their Daddy. They...

CookiesDesserts & Sweets5 Comments

Soutzoukakia – Greek Smyrna Meatballs in Sauce

Keep reading to learn how you can win your own set of Nambe CookServ Saute pans. Those who have been following this blog for awhile know that my husband grew...

Greek FavoritesMain Dish5 Comments

Italian Turkey Meatball Soup

Might you accept just one more soup recipe before spring weather hits us full time? Sure, it was 70 degrees and gorgeous in Chicago today but just a few days a...

Soups5 Comments

Banana Pudding Parfaits

Putting banana pudding parfaits in jars make them easy to store and easier to bring with you. Somewhere online, I saw this book about desserts in jars. I sor...

Breads & BreakfastDesserts & Sweets2 Comments

Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies

Let Red Velvet season begin! Red Velvet is today's culinary "it" girl. Dozens of dedicated Pinterest boards, devoted red velvet enthusiasts, concoctions of all...

CookiesDesserts & Sweets9 Comments

Cranberry White Chocolate Granola Bars

Try chewy, homemade granola bars for school snack day or keep some stashed in the freezer. I feel like I am coming out of semi-retirement. For those who are st...

Sides12 Comments

Gingerbread Spice Hot Chocolate Mix

It's not over until it's over. Let's not call it quits on all the decadence just yet. The holiday spirit is still lingering in the air and for many of us lucky...

Desserts & SweetsMake Your OwnSmoothies & Drinks8 Comments