For my birthday last year, my friend Melissa S. wanted to prepare her family's favorite meal for my family. What a treat it was! She knows me well and therefore invited me to come and cook with her and learn the recipe. Cooking with a friend + Learning new recipes + Sharing a meal together … Continue reading Chicken Piccata: Tastes Like Love to Me
When making a breakfast feast, my problem with breakfast casseroles and quiches is that they usually have crusts or bread baked in. And while this is delicious, my digestive system is much happier when my gluten intake is at minimum. Which has been a journey- of which I will spare you the details. I would … Continue reading Crustless Vegetable Quiche
Meatloaf is not a dish that is talked about much these days. I don't think it is because we are anti-beef, since in the U.S. we seem to be obsessed with burgers. Maybe people think meatloaf is a dated and tired dish. If that's you, I believe this Fresh Italian Meatloaf recipe (that my friend … Continue reading Cozy Modern Meat & Potatoes
Our family would be glad to have Mexican food/Tex-Mex multiple times a week. Sometimes we have a taco bar, other times these verde enchiladas, or Tostadas, or DIY Tortilla Soup, but thanks to Lucy's TikTok feed, she requested that we make a Nacho Table. It was on her "Pandemic Bucket List". It is a fun … Continue reading Nacho Table!
I know my last post was a soup recipe, but it's really all I want to make and eat right now. Actually, soup and dessert. 🙂 This chowder has become one of my go-to soups. I never think of soup as a summer dish, but the first time I made it was when I had … Continue reading A Soup for All Seasons: Sweet Potato Roasted Corn Chowder
Soup is such a comfort. It's a gift to warm body and soul. On these cold winter nights, it's what I crave. I have found that soup is one way to give and receive love. That's how this recipe came to us. In mid December, my husband's dad was in the hospital in another state … Continue reading Comfort in a Bowl: Roasted Tomato & White Bean Stew
A couple of years ago, my friend Jennifer sent this recipe to me, knowing it would be a hit with my family. She was right! It quickly became a family favorite, especially for Dave. He is obsessed with it. This soup is full of flavor, texture, color, and brightness. I didn't make the connection when … Continue reading Thai Peanut Chicken Ramen: Dave’s Constant Crave
I'm all about a fresh, tasty meal that is EASY. I don't have much bandwidth for complex these days, as everything feels complex already. And I wanted to make sure and share this before the basil & tomatoes are withered and gone. This One Pot Tomato Basil Pasta from Martha Stewart is a winner. There … Continue reading Simply Delicious One-Pot Pasta
I have been itching to post about this brilliant dish that I was introduced to by our friends Rich and Gretchen a while back. They made this lovely whipped feta topped with honey for a gathering- served with grilled sausage from a local butcher, and warm naan bread. Oh my. It is salty, tangy, sweet and … Continue reading Whipped Feta & Our Recent Tooth Pick/ Bread Board Dinners
In the late 80s, when I was in high school in Knoxville, a favorite tradition was going to parties at my friend Stephanie's house. She had a great house with a basement and delicious party food. She and her sister would make this Stromboli for their New Year's Eve parties. It was anticipated and … Continue reading Stromboli: A Party Waiting to Happen
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