My dad loved blueberry pie. The other day when I made this one I wished that he were here to share it with us. Adding the lemon zest and lemon juice to the pie brought out a lot of flavor. Taste Tester Tom said it was the best blueberry pieRead More →
Simple and delicious! This is the time of year to take advantage of having fabulous fresh fruits and herbs on hand. This Slush is non-alcoholic so the whole family can enjoy. Here’s what you’ll need. 12-15 fresh frozen strawberries (stems removed) A big bunch of fresh mint 2 cups clubRead More →
Always a favorite for me is Chicken Parmesan. This is a simple way to make this classic dish. Here’s what you’ll need. 4 Boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 cup panko 3/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan Fresh grated mozzarella Olive oil 1 14.5 oz can of diced stewed tomatoes 1/2 yellowRead More →
This Shrimp Creole was easy to make and pretty delicious. Here’s what you’ll need. 1 pound medium to large shrimp shelled and deveined 1/2 cup finely diced white onion 1 cup diced red,yellow and orange pepper 1/2 cup diced celery 1 diced jalapeño (remove stem, seeds and membrane) 2 tablespoonsRead More →
We enjoy flatbread wraps with a variety of flavors. I’m always trying new variations. Here’s one I did today. Taste Tester Tom says WINNER WINNER! Here’s what you’ll need. Flatbread Cooked chicken breast Bacon cut into tiny pieces and fried crisp Thin sliced red onion Canned diced tomatoes Canned NachoRead More →
When I was young my mother made rhubarb pie. Each year we were given a gift of fresh rhubarb from the women who lived across the street. Later in life I discovered that strawberry rhubarb pie was even better. Today I made that delicious pie. Once again the rhubarb wasRead More →
Salmon is rich in long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, which have been shown to reduce inflammation, lower blood pressure and decrease risk factors for disease. Plus all of that it’s delicious. This time of year I like to cook with lots of fresh herbs. I grow them in a planter boxRead More →
This is an easy to make pasta dish with a great combination of flavors. It’s a mixture of bacon and chicken enhanced with fresh herbs and vegetables. A dash of Thai bbq sauce kicks it up a notch. Here’s what you’ll need. 4 slices thick cut bacon 2 boneless, skinlessRead More →
Adding roasted red peppers to traditional pan fried pork chops creates a delicious, kicked up version of a old favorite. Here’s what you’ll need. 4 center cut pork chops 1 cup flour 2 tablespoons roasted garlic and red pepper seasoning divided 1/4 cup vegetable oil roasted red pepper Fresh groundRead More →
We love flatbread sandwich wraps. Here’s a variation that was pretty tasty. Here’s what you’ll need. 2 scant cups flour 1 teaspoon dried dill 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground sea salt 1 teaspoon pesto seasoning 3/4 cup milk 3 1/2 tablespoons real butter. 5 slices thick cut bacon cut in halfRead More →