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 […]
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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, 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 […]
Donut Bites
Perfectly poppable, these donut Bites are hard to resist! FIlled with jam and coated with cinnamon, they’re such a treat! I am not sure if you are going to really love me for sharing this recipe or really hate me! Just remember my intentions were good I swear. I found this recipe over the holidays when […]
Striped Bass Fillets with Tomatoes & Capers
A delicious, fresh, flavorful meal, these Striped Bass Fillets with Tomatoes & Capers are perfect for weeknight dinners or fancy enough for weekend guests! Nothing says HEALTHY better than Striped Bass Fillets with Tomatoes & Capers. Actually, I would not only say healthy, but delicious AND oh so EASY! Sound good to you?? At our house we have […]
Cheddar-Ale Soup
This Cheddar-Ale Soup is a comfort food season favorite. Cheesy, smooth and so delicious! I am not sure about where you live, but around these parts it is FREEZING! And when it’s freezing I break out my stash of soup recipes. I am just going to be honest with you…you are gonna love this soup, but […]
Carrot Cake Muffins
These Carrot Cake Muffins are a family favorite. The recipe is easy and they’ve got all the ingredients from your classic cake recipe, muffin style! Ok, here’s a question for you…What sweet and tasty treat can you whip up for someone who: (A) doesn’t eat chocolate (I know, I can’t believe it either!), (B) doesn’t […]
Loaded Berry Smoothie
This Loaded Berry Smoothie is a delicious post-workout treat! Packed with berry flavor and so refreshing! Need a little help cutting out those snacks and sticking to your New Years resolution? You know the, “I’m going to cut out all those fatty things from my diet, go to the gym more often and get more organized” […]
Eggplant Stacks
These Eggplant Stacks are layers of breaded eggplant, ricotta, marianara and fresh basil! They’re an easy Italian favorite! I think if there is one type of food I could never get tired of eating it would be Italian. My favorite Italian dishes aren’t fancy, just loaded with fresh ingredients, full of flavor and comforting. For me eggplant parmesan is […]
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Horseradish-Honey Mustard Glaze
A sweet and spicy glaze makes these Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Horseradish-Honey Mustard Glaze a side no one can pass up! Ok guys, my ride on the party bus is coming to a complete stop. It’s been fun, but really it’s time for me to get off before all I have left that fits are my […]
Holiday Mendiants
These Holiday Mendiants are a little French chocolate confection perfect for holiday gifting! Today I am going to share a simple and decadent holiday candy that is perfect for last-minute gift giving. A mendiant is a bite-size French confection made with chocolate and traditionally studded with dried fruit and nuts. These chocolate discs are typically […]
Chocolate-Dipped Shortbread
Nothing says the holidays better than Chocolate-Dipped Shortbread! These rich and buttery cookies are a must for your holiday cookie tray! It’s four days til Christmas!! You have been decorating the house, Christmas shopping, writing Christmas cards, going to parties, buying a Christmas tree, decorating the Christmas tree, wrapping presents, going to more parties and doing […]
Sausage, Red Pepper & Onion Egg Bake
This Sausage, Red Pepper & Onion Egg Bake is perfect for any meal of the day! Flavorful and so satisfying! Ok, whoever loves to be organized raise your hand. (My hand is up!) I have always been slightly obsessed with being organized. Well ok, maybe a little more than slightly obsessed! Ask my college girlfriends. They’ll tell […]
Holiday Brioche Rolls
Impress your guests with these beautiful and delicious Holiday Brioche Rolls! They’re soft, buttery and fluffy! Ok folks, it’s only ten days to the Christmas holiday and I am thinking you need a rich, sweet, little dinner roll to grace your holiday table. Am I right? I can see it now…a bread basket overflowing with beautiful dark, golden […]
Pecan Sandie Bars
These Pecan Sandie Bars are the classic cookie in bar form! They’re buttery and rich and loaded with pecans. Ok, I’m just gonna get it out there….when it comes to pecans I just can’t help myself! I admit it, I have a serious addiction! The smell of this classic nut toasting in my oven gets […]
Savory Caramelized Onion Tarts
Need an appetizers that will WOW your guests? These Savory Caramelized Onion Tarts will totally do the trick! Ahhh…light, flaky, buttery puff pastry, “how do I love thee? Let me count the ways!” Just when you thought puff pastry couldn’t get any better, try adding caramelized onions, gruyere cheese, a pinch of thyme and here’s the kicker […]
