Did you know it’s fall? The leaves may not be falling from the trees, but it is much colder and rumor has it that it is now November. In the spirit of fall, I made something that tasted of the spices of the season in a martini, which always helps warm you from within. …
Sweet Baked Pineapple
Ever looking for a simple dessert or a topper for a creamy cheese…look no further…this is it! There is not too much to say about this tasty treat, besides it’s simple to prepare and you’re kids will like this sweet treat. The most difficult thing about this recipe is cutting up the pineapple…unless you buy…
Biscuits & Gravy
Day light savings weekend is the perfect time to plan a brunch. You get the best of both worlds…you get to sleep in and relax like Sunday mornings should be and you get to make a great meal to spend the rest of the morning laughing with wonderful people. You don’t have to make the…
Seasoned Sour Cream
The end result of this recipe is not actually seasoned sour cream, but more so some killer chips and salsa or nachos or even potato wedges or french fries. The Seasoned Sour Cream elevates all of those side dishes and appetizers that little extra step and all it takes is 5 quick minutes to whip…
Eggs Benedict
If you were to pole the average 8 year old what they would like for breakfast on a Saturday morning, the answers that you may get could be cereal, french toast, pancakes…you know, the standards…but if you were to pole our 8 year old, the answer would be Eggs Benedict. This 8 year old is…
Cilantro Lime Rice
Let me tell you a story…it’s about a person who loves to be great at everything. So this person jumped head first in the deep end of a very large pool by taking a new job at the beginning of the year. There was so much to learn (and there still is) about the business…
Rosemary Honey Butter
Butter is an unbelievably hot commodity at my house. Between the cooking, the baking, the toast consumption and the fact that it can go with just about any meal, it is taken quite seriously. Whether it is salted or not, when I think of butter, I think of how working in the right amount…
Simple Pear Tart
The one picture of this dessert that I have so doesn’t give it justice. I took the picture before baking and the result of this endeavor was that wonderful feeling that comes sometimes from creating a food that looks like you have more skill than you really do. I felt like an artisan baker and…
Honey Soy Porkchops with Light Salad
There is nothing better than cooking a great meal for family and everyone REALLY enjoying it. Could’ve been that it was a great summer evening as well. This meal was simple to put together and great to present. It was one of the few times I was cooking with the other white meat (pork),…
Pineapple Mozzarella Salad
Simple is always good, especially when it doesn’t look simple. This light summer salad works as a side dish for breakfast an appetizer or anything that you’d want it to be. It is not always that we can get super fresh fruit, so when the opportunity comes up, it’s time to grab! This was a…
