Dark and Stormy Margarita

What a wonderful time to take advantage of all the beautiful fresh blackberries and blueberries that are now in season.  The perfect cocktail to celebrate these fruits would be the Dark and Stormy Margarita.  The cocktail is just as visually impressive as it is cool and delicious.  This drink is filled with other fruits such … Read more

Baked Beans With Sausage and Peppers

Baked beans are sure to be on the summer menu at my house.   Above all, the family gathering wouldn’t be the same without them.  Baked Beans With Sausage and Peppers are one of my family’s favorite kinds of beans.  I can see the smiles on my son’s faces when I tell them they are on … Read more

Strawberry Sundae Toffee Brownie Trifle

What Is the Best Part of The Meal? If you ask the average person what is their favorite part of the meal, most people would probably tell you it’s dessert. However, with that being said there are those who prefer to eat their dessert as the first course of the meal.  Clearly, once you first … Read more

Sautéed Brown Sugar Kale

Can you remember as you were growing up having your parents say to you, “eat your vegetables”?  And if you weren’t a vegetable lover,  you’d try to somehow get rid of your vegetables without eating them at the same time trying to ignore their nagging voice. Fast forward some years and perhaps you’re having the … Read more

Full Flavored Lemon Pepper Wings

Full Flavored Lemon Pepper Wings are like bringing an old friend to the dinner table.  The taste is delicious as well as familiar.  A pop of tartness in your mouth evokes a spark of wonderful flavor that makes you just want to shake your head and ask, how’s it possible to get that much flavor … Read more

Cranberry Orange No Knead Yeast Bread

I’m a shame to say this but I’ve been meaning to make this bread for over a month.  Though I’ve made yeast bread before, it has been years since I’ve done so.  I knew it could be a bit time consuming with all the steps and preparation.  However, this Cranberry Orange No Knead Yeast Bread … Read more

Sweet Italian Sausage Peppers Stir-Fry with Pasta

There’s nothing more satisfying than a quick Sweet Italian Sausage Peppers Stir-Fry with Pasta, sautéed in fresh garlic, onion, and spinach for dinner.  Looking for an easy dish to get on the family’s dinner table in less than 30 minutes?  Well, this meal is for you! Just know that the flavor profile provided by the … Read more

Walnut-Mushroom Taco Lettuce Cups

Just what the world needs is another taco recipe.  However, this is not just any taco recipe it’s a recipe for Walnut-Mushroom Taco Lettuce Cups.  Taco Tuesday will never be the same. Undoubtedly this is the perfect meat-substitute.  The meat has been replaced with walnuts and mushrooms and a few other vegetables.  Walnut-Mushroom Taco Lettuce … Read more

Ooey Gooey Double Decker Turtle Dump Cake

Alright, I’m going to put this delicious piece of wonderfulness before you.  Don’t you dare ask how many calories are in it?  Just take in this Ooey Gooey Double Decker Turtle Dump Cake, and know it is delicious! It’s simple to make and it’s sure to be a hit at your next barbecue.  Let’s not … Read more

Zesty Italian Pasta Salad

There is something right with the world when you find a pasta dish that is easy to make, it tastes good and everybody loves it.  Well, that dish happens to be this Zesty Italian Pasta Salad. Who doesn’t love a good pasta salad?  Mostly everyone.  Right! Besides, it possesses such amazing colors provided by the … Read more