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Grilled Appetizers – Grilled Peach Crostini

Grilled Appetizers – Grilled Peach Crostini

I’m a big fan of Williams-Sonoma. They have great recipes for cooks of all levels. So, although I don’t like being on many mail lists, I do receive their catalog. It is great because they market their products with many seasonal recipes and Summer is […]

Pimento Cheese Recipe

Pimento Cheese Recipe

Cheese is definitely my biggest vice (well, next to a quality, hoppy, craft ale). I love so many kinds of cheese but I think a really sharp cheddar is one of my favorites. Cabot Creamery in Vermont has some of the best cheddar cheeses and […]

Baked Pork Chops with Sage Parmesan Crust

Baked Pork Chops with Sage Parmesan Crust

Baked Pork Chops with Sage Parmesan Crust are great to make on a busy weeknight or when you are having friends over on the weekend. They are easy and delicious. You can make just about any side dish to go along with them. The recipe was […]

How to plan a party (Part 1)

Ok, so the title should really be called “How to plan 5 parties in 5 days.” Some might say I am a glutton for punishment. I say, “Bring on the parties, the people and the food!” I have come to realize that I am in […]

Thai Red Curry Recipe: Shrimp with Snow Peas and Lo Mein

Thai Red Curry Recipe: Shrimp with Snow Peas and Lo Mein

I love Thai food and so does my husband. He likes it super spicy but we’ve found a happy middle ground with this great red curry recipe. I almost always make this with chicken but there was a good deal on some large pink shrimp […]

Lemon Butter Sauce

Lemon Butter Sauce

Lemon Butter Sauce is a great way to change up the run of the mill “steamed vegetables.” You can make the sauce in the amount of time it takes to steam the vegetables, so it’s not like you’re adding too much time to your dinner […]