One of my favorites is to BBQ pizza and shish kabob on the grill. Yet, providing smoky outdoor grilled flavors to our summertime favorites can present a challenge. How many times have you lost veggies down the grates? Would you like to grill more vegetables and pizzas, but fear you’ll lose half to the molten…
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Dressed Up Oatmeal Pecan Cremes
This is the product of accidentally sticking my finger in the center of a cookie while removing them from the oven. A marred cookie remains one unless you fill it. So, a light bulb went off and I told myself “fill them with butter cream frosting!” These little bites quickly became a household and neighborhood…
Frozen Concoctions!
Remember Ice Pops as a kid? Even still? These frosty gadgets place a curve into ice twists as we once knew them. You can make your own personalized versions with these clever doodads; adding all sorts of ingredients to you liking. Juices, sodas, spirits, fruit, herbs and spices, even candies. Place them in drinks to…
Want to Visit Italia? Try the Terrific Tastes of Tuscan Tortelloni Salad, Fantastico!
For those not aware, Tortelloni are stuffed pasta, the same shape as tortellini, but a bit larger. They are usually stuffed with various types of aged cheeses and or ricotta and leafy vegetables. Their larger shape allows for more interesting and bigger ingredients. Don’t be shy, this stunning display is much easier to prepare than…
Guest Chef Wednesday! Jana’s Smothered Chicken Breasts with Creamed Spinach & Sautéed Mushrooms
This delightful dish, offered by talented cook and guest Chef JB Young, will become a household favorite—promise! It contains many components of sheer deliciousness; Astringent spinach and mushrooms, creamy gooey cheeses and the mild flavor of white wine. Serve with a side of rice or pasta, grilled corn and a fresh summer fruit salad for…
French Avocado Egg Salad–Simple Heavenly Spread Between Bread
This humble sandwich is delicatessen worthy, hands down. The simple pairing of the two basic main, but essential ingredients is a sandwich shoppe match made in heaven. The soft buttery texture and flavor of avocados blends perfectly with the creaminess of the eggs and mayo. The remainder of the ingredients compliment, simply. This undemanding spread…
Love Corn? I Want One! 2014’s Favorite Kitchen Gadgets #2 Oxo’s Corn Stripper–Genius?
“Knee high by the fourth of July” are my first thoughts when I think of corn’s sweet crunchy and crispy goodness. It is now growing season across the Corn Belt of the United States and with the right mixture of sunshine and rain their majestic, giant stalks, with ears ripe for picking, will be ready…
I Want One!! Genius or Flop? 2014 Top 10 Kitchen Gadgets #1
I’ve recently done some homework about 2014’s most requested and highest- rated kitchen gadgets and some are genius while others pale in comparison; much like the ones offered by old kitchen gadget guru Ronco’s Ron Popeil—remember his revelations? Over the next few weeks, in between recipes, I will be unveiling some of not only my…
Kiwi Lemon Pineapple Fizz Featuring Strawberry Ice Cubes
This cool, refreshing summertime drink gets better and better as the ice cubes melt and impart more of their strawberry goodness. This is non-alcoholic, but you can add your favorite spirits to give an extra kick. I rubbed lemon juice along the rim and dipped in sparkling sugar to make it sparkly and to add a…
Scrumptious Summertime Peach & Plum Galette
Sweet & luscious summertime Galette pronounced Ga-let, is a French name for “tart.” An open-faced pie of sorts which offers the full experience of pie, but in delicate delicious bites filled with rich flavors. This tart is a favorite summertime dessert at our house. You can make it with any seasonal fruit, such as rhubarb,…
Once Upon a Spice 