Meatloaf Meatloaf is such a humble dish, but we love it and love the leftovers it brings for sandwiches the next day. This recipe is inspired from my friend Steve who wraps the whole thing in bacon ~ something I … Continue reading
Nectarine and Blueberry Galette This nectarine and blueberry galette is not going to win any beauty contests, but it is so quick to put together and the rustic look is what you are going for with this dessert. You … Continue reading
Red Velvet Cake Years ago, Kathleen, my friend Rosemary’s mother taught me how to make her traditional family cake that everyone requested as their special cake for their birthday. As she was directing me, the recipe seemed strange – like … Continue reading
Buttermilk Biscuits Roll dough balls in flour and place in pan. Brush with melted butter. I have used this recipe for years and can’t remember where I got it, but it makes a really nice flaky buttermilk biscuit. Use a … Continue reading
Chocolate Cake with Fresh Berries and Vanilla Whipped Cream This is the best chocolate cake recipe and makes a perfect birthday cake if you frost it with chocolate or vanilla buttercream frosting. It makes 2 9-inch cakes, 3 8-inch cakes, … Continue reading
Mixed Baby Greens with Fennel, Grapes, Shallots, Blue Cheese and Apricot Vinaigrette This salad is so good with sliced fennel, grapes, thinly sliced shallots and tossed with an apricot vinaigrette. I add candied pecans and blue cheese at the end … Continue reading
Fresh Cherry Tomato and Basil Pasta I love this quick, simple, no cook pasta sauce as a main course or side dish in the summer when tomatoes and basil are at their peak. I put cherry tomatoes, garlic, basil, Parmesan … Continue reading
Grilled New Potatoes I love grilling new potatoes in the summer because I can make the entire meal on the grill and don’t have to use the stove top or oven. You can use Yukon Gold, Red Bliss or any … Continue reading
Grilled Summer Pasta I needed to make a quick dinner for unexpected guests and went to the refrigerator to see what I had on hand. I decided to marinate chicken breasts, zucchini, onion, red pepper, garlic and tomatoes with fresh … Continue reading
Roasted Eggplant and Red Pepper Lavash Rolls Lavash is an Armenian flat bread and Trader Joe’s is now carrying it. I used to have to buy the dried lavash bread and reconstitute it with water to make it pliable, so … Continue reading
