Big name for big flavor! I was truly surprised at the bold, creamy, crunchy and savory flavor in each bite. Sometimes pasta dishes taste a little bland. Not this one. With a little easy preparation, this can be a quick and easy weeknight dish. I found this recipe posted on Tasty Kitchen and I've tweaked it just a little bit. This can be made in two parts. First you roast . . . Continue Reading
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Rosemary Cheese Bites
We had a little barbecue last weekend with friends and family. I saw this recipe posted by Carrie on Good Life Eats and knew these would be great pre-dinner snacks. I was so right! Every single one disappeared. Before we get into the easy-peasy step-by-step recipe, I also want to share some other pictures and a recipe used in this delicious dinner. We had a fresh tossed salad . . . Continue Reading
Pie No. 23 – Marshmallow-Almond Key Lime Pie
We've always loved Key Lime Pie and I plan to make a traditional version this summer (probably at the beach on vacation.) But this one sounded so interesting I had to give it a try. We were not disappointed. It is very good and creamy and tastes like a cross between Key Lime Pie and cheesecake. This is another one of those multi-step pies but I was surprised at how quickly it all came . . . Continue Reading
Pie No. 16 – Grasshopper Pie
Pie number 16 tastes like springtime. It's light and tastes clean and fresh and minty! I should also mention that it's easy peasy to put together. No rolling pin, no baking. Super simple. Grab the Oreo cookies, butter, marshmallows, half and half, The bottle of Creme De Menthe Liqueur hiding in the back of the cabinet, might as well grab the Creme De Cacao Liqueur, green food . . . Continue Reading
Lentil and Black Bean Chili
Sometimes things just work out great with a recipe. Even a Weight Watcher's recipe can bring surprise and delight! This was certainly the case with this chili. Black beans and lentils are great alone, but add spices and tomatoes and peppers and you may have a new family favorite. Sometimes I like a lot of flavor and a little kick especially in legume based creations. Topped with . . . Continue Reading
No. 12 – Strawberry Chocolate Pie
Fresh strawberries, chocolate graham crackers, sweetened whipped cream, Nutella and cream cheese. Oh yeah! My son's roommate asked if I could make something that tasted like chocolate covered strawberries so I went in search of a good recipe. I found this one on http://www.food.com/ and modified it a little bit. It tastes a lot like a chocolate covered strawberry, so I believe we . . . Continue Reading
Scottish Shortbread
Irish, Scottish, whatever - ha ha. Just kidding! I think the Scots need equal time today, especially since they have such a rich accent too. Rrrrollling the Rrrr's, hey whatever blows up your kilt!Everybody's making corned beef and cabbage and having a beer and maybe even Irish Soda Bread. So I thought it would be fun to make something different. I love . . . Continue Reading
No. 8 – Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
(Recipe and photos updated 1/18/2016) Happy President's Day! Someday, somebody somewhere is going to change the name "President's Day" to "National - go buy a mattress Monday." Or at least that's what one would think with all the commercials and discounts. In honor of President's Day we'll have a little history "did you know" lesson: Did you know there were eight United States . . . Continue Reading
Fig Bistro
We had a wonderful weekend in Asheville, North Carolina visiting with my cousin Suzanne and her husband Steve who flew in from the Detroit area. My husband and I drove down from Fredericksburg and the four of us went shopping and site seeing, and we talked, and talked, and talked some more. It was a lovely time and I can't wait for the next long weekend together. There was another . . . Continue Reading
No. 7 – Cranberry Chocolate Nut Pie
Cranberry Chocolate Nut Pie - a sweet and delicious combination of brandy soaked cranberries, white chocolate and walnuts all wrapped up in a flaky crust. . . . Continue Reading