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Coconut Roulade with Rum Buttercream

Coconut Roulade with Rum Buttercream

I don’t know about you, but I really don’t like much of anything with coconut in it. As I’ve gotten older, there are a few things that I have learned to tolerate like Samoa’s and macaroons. However, my father-in-law is a big coconut fan. For […]

Tomato and Feta Salad

Tomato and Feta Salad

This is a fast, fresh and easy summer salad recipe that you can actually eat year round. People love it and it goes with just about anything, especially BBQ! Ingredients: 1 pint grape tomatoes, sliced in half 2T red wine vinegar 2T olive oil 1/4 […]

Grilled Flank Steak with Lime, Honey and Garlic

Grilled Flank Steak with Lime, Honey and Garlic

I threw a marinade for grilled flank steak together for a last minute dinner and it was soooooo yummy. My daughter was sopping up the juices with her finger (just don’t tell Emily Post). I try to avoid bottle marinades whenever possible so I can […]

Bacon wrapped cheese stuffed chicken

Bacon wrapped cheese stuffed chicken

My son asked me last night what I was making for dinner. I told him I was going to grill chicken. He was not thrilled with that answer and commented about how we always seem to have chicken. Being “the mom”, I told him it’s […]

Sauted Zucchini Ribbons

Sauted Zucchini Ribbons

I’m pretty much the only one in my family who will eat zucchini. My kids don’t like it because it’s a green vegetable that is not broccoli or green beans. My husband doesn’t care for it too much because it can get mushy. However, peeling […]

Mexican Chicken Soup / Sopa de Pollo

Mexican Chicken Soup / Sopa de Pollo

Mexican Chicken Soup / Sopa de Pollo Yesterday was a tough day. Denise and I attended the funeral for the husband of one of our “mentor teachers.” You know what I’m talking about. The teacher who connects with you in such a special way that it […]

Chicken Parmigiana (Light Version)

Chicken Parmigiana (Light Version)

Chicken Parmigiana is delicious, I mean, who are we kidding? However, we also know that it isn’t exactly the healthiest dish in the world. Well, here is a way to make it without all the guilt! If you like the traditional method that has a […]