Year: 2013

Coconut Jasmine Rice

Coconut Jasmine Rice

Ok, I know a lot of people are not big coconut fans, but you really have to try this. I don’t love coconut but I’ll tolerate a Samoa Girl Scout cookie and I love Thai curries with coconut milk in them. Well, this is right […]

Did you know? Cheese should be served at room temperature

When you serve a cheese tray at a party, you should take the cheeses out about 30 minutes before serving them to your guests. Don’t believe me? Try this: Take a specialty cheese out of the fridge and taste it immediately. Let it sit there 30 […]

How to Saute Mushrooms

How to Saute Mushrooms

I have always enjoyed sautéed mushrooms. I won’t eat a raw mushroom to save my life, but there is no topping, in my opinion, better for a burger, chicken, steak or salad than a perfectly sautéed mushroom. Even though it drives my husband crazy, I […]

Roasted Red Potatoes with Rosemary Garlic

Roasted Red Potatoes with Rosemary Garlic

I had a bag or red potatoes in my pantry and was trying to figure out something new to do with them. Ever since we came across Melissa’s recipe, that has been my “go to” way to prepare roasted red potatoes. Anyway, I came across […]

Sauteed Rainbow Swiss Chard – The Last of the Winter Garden

Sauteed Rainbow Swiss Chard – The Last of the Winter Garden

The last of the winter garden! These beautiful rainbow swiss chard plants grew all winter this year since it was so mild. What do you do with Swiss chard? Well, these are like a lot of nice leafy greens and I cook them all (fresh spinach, kale, […]

Stromboli as an Appetizer or a Meal

Stromboli as an Appetizer or a Meal

Stromboli’s are awesome. Fun to make. Easy to eat. Perfect to customize. Versatile enough as a fun appetizer or as a meal. Kids love them and adults do too! My mom taught me to make these many years ago. Next time you want to make […]

BBQ Chicken Sandwich

I make my kids’ lunches everyday. I’m sure they are as tired of eating the same thing as I am tired of making the same thing. I was looking in the refrigerator this morning and thought, “Why not make them a BBQ chicken sandwich for […]