Ahhhh, summer. I love ya. I love the longer days, the warmer weather & the frequent opportunities to go camping! When you’re in the mountains there’s nothing like a good breakfast (like this Camping Breakfast Scramble) to get the day rolling. In my opinion, “camp food” needs to be: Hot Easy Filling This breakfast fits
OK, bakers out there! I have a challenge for you! I made this Classic French Opera Cake for my parents’ 60th wedding anniversary dinner…and wow…was it delicious…and gorgeous!! The dinner was French-themed, so I went looking for quintessential French dessert. And here it is – Opera Cake! Why is it called “opera cake”? The story
Spaghetti & meatballs – one of the most FUN foods on the planet! I mean… who doesn’t love this dish?! Well…maybe the keto people won’t love the pasta & the vegetarian/vegan people won’t love the meatballs, but the rest of us are definitely on board. Yes, this dish is a bit of work to make.
How has it been that, until now, I’ve never eaten or made gazpacho? For some reason the thought of a cold veggie soup just didn’t sound good. But boy, have I missed out!! I made gazpacho for the soup course in my folk’s 10-course anniversary dinner…and I am a convert! It was delish – especially
Over the weekend I made a 10-course French dinner for my folks’ 60th wedding anniversary. I love doing big formal dinners. I love finding a theme, planning the decorations, searching for recipes…and of course, the cooking! Three days in the kitchen is totally my happy place! 🙂 An unexpected big hit of the party was
“Just like in the gym where we consistently work to improve our fitness, we can do the same with our nutrition. Nutrition is the key to better (race/game/competition) performance & overall long-term health. If your performance and/or your health has plateaued (or even degraded), it might be time to take a good look at your
Often called the “fish for people who don’t like fish”, halibut is a super go-to for a nutrient-dense, mild-tasting protein source. Although it can be a bit pricey, I do love me a good halibut fillet…especially oven-baked in a foil packet with butter & rosemary! Delish! Ingredients 1 lb halibut fillet Salt & Pepper 3-5
Shrimp are simply the best! They are quick to thaw, easy to cook, full of protein & delish no matter which way you decide to prepare them. Here’s a great weeknight go-to meal that uses a risotto-style cooking method to create creamy orzo & shrimp full of Mediterranean flavors. Enjoy! Ingredients 1 T lemon zest,
As summer kicks into full swing with higher temps, I look for food options that don’t require turning on the oven. Here’s a yummy treat idea that will keep your kitchen cool & your belly happy! Besides, what could be better than the perfect combo between peanut butter cups & Rice Krispies Treats?! An added
As one who loves to bake, I’ve been thinking about making English muffins for quite some time. I’ve also been looking for opportunities to use my sourdough starter. So, when I came across a recipe for Sourdough English Muffins, all my needs were met! These little gems took a bit of time (as do all