This Avocado Butter Recipe creates a spread that is incredibly rich, creamy and delicious! It's excellent in a sandwich, spread on toast or mixed into other dishes. When I was a kid, I used to literally sneak avocado chunks out of my salad, into my napkin, and sadly, yes . . . into the trash. Can you believe that!? … [Read more...]
Gruyère-Spinach Potatoes Au Gratin Recipe
This Gruyère-Spinach Potatoes Au Gratin Recipe is well worth every minute it takes to prepare. The flavors are deep, the textures are smooth, and the overall takeaway is one of over-the-top, comforting deliciousness! A potato gratin with spinach never disappoints!Talk about vegetarian comfort food! Oh my! And you … [Read more...]
Oregano-Lemon Butter Braised Chicken Recipe
This easy-to-make, Oregano-Lemon Butter Braised Chicken is so succulent and delicious that it might just become your new go-to chicken recipe. My life has a different rhythm than it did a few months ago. The last time I wrote about my parents’ situation, I let you know my dad was back home after a couple of months … [Read more...]
15 Over-The-Top-Delicious Easter Brunch Menu Ideas
Easter Sunday is the perfect day for brunch! These 15 Over-The-Top-Delicious Easter Brunch Menu Ideas have everything from a bright spring salad and beautiful fresh citrus, to unique and colorful eggs and scrumptious French toast bread pudding. There's something here for everyone! I think my dad has turned not one, … [Read more...]
Hatch Chile-Agave Compound Butter Recipe
A lot of things in my life make me smile. Some are big . . . When my mom says she's having a good day. When my boys feel proud of themselves. The sound of my boys laughing together. My sweet brother. And some are little . . . When my dog is peacefully sleeping with all fours in the air. When my … [Read more...]
Grilled Chile-Lime Corn on the Cob Recipe and Little Something Sweet . . .
It's the little things. Sometimes it's the most simple, littliest things that can make me happy. Last week we walked out our front door, just like we had a million times before -- only this time we noticed that we had house guests. The best, sweetest, most delightful house guests possible -- and they can stay … [Read more...]
Three Compound Butter Recipes
To have great success while cooking, you must start with the best ingredients possible. This is true whether we're talking about anything from a fresh tomato to pasta, and of course, to butter! I've been using Kerrygold butter for the past year or so -- and don't foresee using another butter in the near … [Read more...]
Herbed Garlic Bread Recipe
This Herbed Garlic Bread recipe is super easy to make as does not contain yeast, and therefor has no kneading or rising time involved. Every slice is packed with the delicious and aromatic flavors of garlic and fresh herbs including marjoram, sage and thyme.If you've been following me for a while you know my … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Recipe: Smoky Paprika-Bacon Roasted Turkey
This Smoky Paprika-Bacon Roasted Turkey is the mother of all roasted turkeys. Saying it's over-the-top might be an understatement, and it will surely bring your Thanksgiving feast to the next level!As you know from yesterday's Cornbread Stuffing Recipe, Thanksgiving is full of wonderful food and family memories for … [Read more...]
Hazelnut Brussels Sprouts with Brown Butter
With a nutty and subtly sweet flavor, these Hazelnut Brussels Sprouts with Brown Butter are out of this world! And every Thanksgiving feast needs a brussels sprout side dish! Brussels sprouts are delicious. Don't try to tell me otherwise! They are definitely the green vegetable that most kids love to hate. And … [Read more...]
