Sweet potatoes are fall staple and, in my mind, a Thanksgiving necessity. This Sweet Potato Casserole is the perfect addition to the holiday table or the dinner table any night of the week. The perfect Butter Pecan Topping adds a beautiful crunch to silky, smooth, and slightly spicy Sweet Potato mash. You can be a…
Sweet Potato Casserole with Butter Pecan Topping
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Sweet, spice, and a touch of cream make this Roasted Butternut Squash Soup a great way to celebrate the change of seasons this fall. As the weather cools, you can fill your house with the warmth and smells of the season as you roast butternut squash and simmer away at root vegetables to make a…
Split Pea Soup Recipe
I made this wonderful split pea soup, and briefly, with the table set with fresh bread, bowls of steaming green goodness, and the thermostat down a bit; it felt like fall. If you are from a warm climate, join the collective denial. It’s October darn it, and it is Fall.
Classic Shrimp Scampi Recipe
This Classic Shrimp Scampi Recipe is an Italian mainstay that can be on the table in 15 minutes. Full of rich butter, garlic, and a hint of wine and lemon flavor this shrimp dish is sure to please. You can serve it simply with a side of crusty bread or use the sauce to dress…
One Pot Mushroom Rice
This One Pot Mushroom Rice recipe is made with hearty crimini mushrooms sauteed with sage, garlic, and white wine. These earthy ingredients perfectly flavor long grain rice and create a tasty side dish that might upstage your main course. How to Cook Mushrooms There are two techniques essential to this recipe, and once you learn…
Traditional Greek Salad Recipe
This Traditional Greek Salad recipe is so delicious. Every bite conjures up feelings of sunshine and summer with bright, bold flavors and big crunch. The best part about this recipe is that it is so easy to put together. Traditional vs American Style. The difference is simple really. A Traditional Greek Salad has tomatoes, cucumbers,…
Basil Pesto Sauce Recipe
Perfectly balanced Basil Pesto Sauce Recipe has bright flavors, and a touch of garlicky spice. This perfect pesto coasts pasta beautifully and makes a delicious and easy weeknight meal. How do you Make Basil Pesto? Making Basil Pesto is beyond easy. It starts with choosing a few good ingredients, and ends with a blast in…
Waldorf Chicken Salad Recipe: Another Amazing Leftover Makeover
This amazing Waldorf Chicken Salad Recipe is the Leftover Makeover you’ve been waiting for. Take any leftover chicken and remake it into a delicious, hearty salad filled with grapes, apples, celery, and red onion. This is perfect for stuffing a rich croissant or having a lighter lunch with romaine lettuce hearts. How to Use Leftover…
Honey Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb
This Honey Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb is amazingly tender, aromatic, and a feast for the eyes. This is dish is great for a Sunday dinner or a sophisticated dinner party. You Need A Little Rack of Lamb in Your Life! Lamb is an under appreciated meat. It is hit and miss to find in…
Sesame Grilled Baby Bok Choy
This beautiful Sesame Grilled Baby Bok Choy is a more dainty member of the cabbage family that when cooked has a subtly sweet flavor and is best served simply. Lightly grilling these small, delicate bundles brings out a world of flavor and adds color and crunch to the meal. Pump Up Your Side Dish Game…