This is the best chicken recipe I’ve made for a really long time. It’s not too hard to make and definitely ‘fancy’ enough for company. The fresh lemon and capers are what really make it. Serve on a bed of rice with a simple side salad for a great meal! Chicken Piccata 1/2 cup all […]
Blackberry Cobbler Recipe
Blackberry Cobbler is one of my favorite desserts in the summer. My favorite part is picking the fresh blackberries. It is always an adventure. Right now is the time to harvest blackberries so get out and start picking… make it a family activity! This year my husband and I picked them and it was a […]
Pasta E Fagioli Soup
Now that the weather is finally cooling down, I can break out my soup pot and prepare for some cozy dinners. Here is an easy and healthy recipe for an Italian favorite. Ingredients: 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 small sweet onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup) 2- 14 1/2 oz […]
Spinach Pesto Pasta Salad
I think I might be in a pasta salad phase, but tis the season right? Pretty soon the weather will cool down and I’ll be making some tasty roasts and creamy soups but for now, the less I can use my oven, the better! This recipe is one I’ve grown up with. It’s my mom’s […]
Olive Tapenade & Goat Cheese Crostini
This weekend was my baby shower and this yummy appetizer was a total hit! I can’t take the credit though, I just showed up to enjoy, and of course to snag the recipe from my mom. She knows how to host a dinner party like nobody’s business. This recipe is sure to make you look […]
BBQ Chicken Pizza
I love homemade pizza and BBQ chicken was on request this week. 🙂 It’s easy and fast to put together with a little preparation and thinking ahead. I tend to be the type of cook who has to stick to the recipe and suggested measurements, but pizza happens to be the exception. Here’s what I used to […]
Ginger Beef Stir-Fry
I love a good stir-fry and this one is loaded with flavor and color. I am expecially a sucker for fresh ginger, and the way it smells. Another great thing about stir-fry is that you can add or subtract ingredients according to your personal taste or what you might have on hand. Give this recipe […]