This Bucatini Bolognese is the ultimate Italian comfort food dish. It’s a dish that’s worth the extra effort! Wow,  almost 70 degrees with sunny skies yesterday and BAM,  today it was cold and rainy with a low of 37! What the??? Yesterday at the food store I saw some kids walking around with shorts, t-shirts and […]
Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken Paillards with Fontina & Sage
These Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken Paillards with Fontina & Sage make for an easy weeknight or fancy weekend dinner! Tender, juicy chicken breasts wrapped in prosciutto with creamy fontina and sage will delight your taste buds! Hey guys! How was everyone’s holiday weekend? Did you have a big Easter dinner, maybe a nice brunch? Celebrate with […]
Espresso Toffee
Butterry Toffee with an espresso kick is such a treat! Perfect for gifting! Good Monday morning people! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. Today I need a little pick me up AND a little perk me up! I’ve got the pick me up part covered with my favorite Espresso Toffee, but I need a […]
Zesty Twisted Turkey Pasta Salad
This Zesty Twisted Turkey Salad with hearty and perfect for lunch, dinner or meal prep for the week! It’s a crowd favorite! When I was in grammar school my best friend, Monica ate the same lunch every day…a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, a small carton of milk and a Twinkie for dessert. The same […]
Creamy Tomato Basil Soup with Cheese Toasts
Creamy Tomato Basil Soup with Cheese Toasts is the ultimate in comfort food. It’s a must for soup season! WOHOO!! The first day of Daylight Saving Time is finally here!! It’s light out after dinner once again! How cool is that? I think it was even warm enough today to melt some of the snow outside […]
Cinnamon Sugared Doughnut Muffins
These Cinnamon Sugared Doughnut Muffins are without a doubt a sweet little breakfast treat! They’re fluffy and moist and coated in a heavenly cinnamon sugar mixture everyone loves! Let’s be realistic here…bathing suit season up North isn’t coming anytime soon, so let’s go crazy today and eat lots and lots of muffins!!! Cinnamon Sugared Doughnut Muffins!! It’ll […]
Peanut Butter Pumpkin Tucker Treats
These Peanut Butter Pumpkin Tucker Treats are a special treat for your furry friend! I am one of the luckiest people in the world. Let’s face it, as a mom, a wife, a daughter, a sister or a friend I may not always live up to what is expected of me. I know, I know […]
Crab Cakes with Garlic Aioli
These Crab Cakes with Garlic Aioli are loaded with crab and sweetened with a secret ingredient, corn muffin crumbs! They’re a crowd favorite! I spoke to my good friend Rose (the person who I credit for enticing me to start this blog) the other day and she informed me that despite the fact that my […]
Pretzel Rolls
These delicious, homemade Pretzels Rolls are better than store-bought and fun to make! Perfect as a dinner roll or a way to up your sandwich game! I think when it comes to snacks I am more a salty girl than a sweets girl. Give me a nice hard crunchy pretzel and I am in heaven. […]
Buttermilk Blueberry Pancakes
These Buttermilk Blueberry Pancakes are a weekend breakfast and brunch favorite. Loaded with fresh summer blueberries, they’re sure to win over the crowd! Have you ever noticed that most traditions involve food? Think about it…. on your birthday you eat birthday cake. On Thanksgiving Day we eat turkey and pumpkin pie. On Valentine’s Day you give chocolates […]
Decadent S’mores Brownies
These Decadent S’mores Brownies are a chocolate lovers’ dream! It’s the classic summer confection in brownie form! 12 more days. Seriously I can’t wait! I’ll be stocking up the fridge, the snack cabinet will be bursting, I’ll be doing wash until the cows come home, picking up dirty socks off the floor, turning off the […]
Hearty Sausage Potato Bake
This Hearty Sausage Potato Bake is a soul-satisfying fall/winter dish. It takes minutes to whip up and has loads of flavor! Well, right about now it’s looking like there is nothing but cold weather being served up by Mother Nature, and I hear it’s about to get even colder. I’m thinking it’s time to batten down […]
Gingersnap Ice Cream Sandwiches
If you’re a fan of gingersnap cookies, these Gingersnap Ice Cream Sandwiches are for you. They’re two treats in one and the ultimate dessert for an season! IÂ couldn’t resist. I know I already posted one delicious Valentine’s Day treat (Pecan Linzer Heart Cookies)Â on the blog, but I had to share this one. I’m a sharer. […]
Roasted Vegetable Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
This Roasted Vegetable Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing is a healthy, hearty salad that’s perfect for fall and winter. Whoa!!!!!!!!!!!!! It’s been a busy few days over here!! I think since my husband Tom and I became empty-nesters this year with both our boys away at college we thought we would be sittin pretty. You […]
Pecan Linzer Heart Cookies
Packed with pecan flavor, these Pecan Linzer Heart Cookies are sandwiched with jam for two treats in one! They’re buttery and crisp and the way to win your lover’s heart! We all know what holiday is just around the corner right? You know the one with all the little cupids and the pretty pink and red hearts. You got […]
Herbed Ricotta & Tomato Crostini
This Herbed Ricotta & Tomato Crostini is a delicious way to use up those ripe, summer tomatoes. It’s a fresh appetizer, snack that everyone always enjoys! Ok guys, Â I’m just gonna be honest the Super Bowl is not really about the game for me. I know, I’m sorry, but it’s true. Since my home team […]