As we prepare to fire up the grill this Memorial Day weekend, I thought it was time to share my take on a classic BBQ side dish – baked beans. Last year I shared another recipe for baked beans (click … Continue reading
We spent the last week on the road touring college campuses with Boy #4, which just so happen to be in some of the most beautiful areas of California. We thought the decision of which school he will ultimately attend … Continue reading
I put this asparagus dish out on Easter and it really drew some ooohhhs and aaahhhs from the crowd. In fact, I think it was the most impressive of all the dishes I served, and it was a pretty nice … Continue reading
I realize I’m not breaking new ground here and I urge anyone who considers themselves to be a gourmet to cover their eyes and run for the hills. I’m about to pull out the Cream of Chicken Soup and share … Continue reading
I have no idea how it’s possible that there are only four days left until Christmas. Just a few weeks ago, I had grand illusions of weekends spent decorating and baking, wrapping gifts way in advance, and nights filled with … Continue reading
One more quick post before the big day! I’ve got this beautiful goodness resting in my fridge along with my Very Berry Cranberry Sauce that I do every year. Pies are baking in my oven and I have visions of … Continue reading
My mom made sweet potatoes every Thanksgiving and they were beautiful in their simplicity. I never cared for the overly sweet, marshmallow topped variety. Hers were clean and simple and consisted of fresh sweet potatoes, a little butter, a little … Continue reading
I have one more summer blast for you all this Labor Day weekend before we surrender to the cooler months and warm and cozy foods of fall. This is one of my all time favorite dishes to make during summer … Continue reading
This is one of my favorite, super simple sides to serve along side almost anything. Say that ten times fast. They are easy, foolproof, and tasty. I make them so often that I just had to share them with you. … Continue reading
Being from California, and being a lover of cole slaw, I had to try a recipe I came across while surfing around on Allrecipes a couple of years ago. It is the inspiration behind this recipe but besides the addition of … Continue reading
This is one my favorite simple summer sides for all of the following reasons: It’s super, duper easy. It’s fresh and healthy. It’s colorful and pretty. It makes everyone love broccoli – and last, but not least… It makes me … Continue reading
With all the barbecues, potlucks, and family gatherings that will be taking place this weekend, I thought it was time to pull out my classic recipe for a big pot of beefy baked beans. This is a real crowd pleaser … Continue reading
If you’ve got a California Pizza Kitchen anywhere in your vicinity I highly recommend going there immediately and ordering the Thai Crunch Salad. Every time we go, I scour the menu thinking I’m going to order something different, but almost … Continue reading
This is more an idea than a recipe but I was so happy with it that I wanted to share it with you all. Especially those of you who have kids that play sports, do scouts, or any other activitiy … Continue reading
In my excitement over the upcoming Acadamy Awards I actually considered calling this salad by a different name. A couple that came to mind were the Get Him To The Greek Salad, The Big Fat Greek Salad, you get the … Continue reading
