Every year I plant a basil plant…and this year…wow…it looks amazing! It must really have liked all of those 100+ deg days we had because it’s turned into a little basil bush! I’ve certainly made my share of pesto. But to shake things up a bit I went looking for another basil sauce recipe. Why
2022 been the summer of camping, hiking & backpacking…all of which I love! One of the best parts of being in the outdoors is enjoying a hot meal at the end of the day. When prepping for outdoor cooking, I take two different routes: Dutch oven meals for more laid-back sit-around-the-campfire trips (here’s my Chicken
Truth – I have a “girl crush” on Julia Child. I have her famous Mastering the Art of French Cooking cookbooks. Whenever I run into her The French Chef show on PBS I have to watch. I’ve seen the movie Julie & Julia several times. And a few weeks ago, I finally watched the wonderful 2021 documentary Julia. Afterwards I
Are you enjoying all the memes out right now about loving tacos??!! If you haven’t seen any…well, click here!! Anyhoo, tacos are so delicious, so easy & so versatile. What’s not to love?! As for fish tacos…if they’re on a restaurant menu…I will get them. But making them is great too! Enjoy! Ingredients 12 corn
Regardless of the name, zabaglione (Italian) or sabayon (French) is simply a taste of heaven! This remarkably easy dessert makes for a stunning finale to your summer meal. And topping it with ripe seasonal berries is just that much better! I can’t wait to hear what you think of this lovely dish! Makes 6 Ingredients
Weekend breakfasts are my absolute favorite. Since I have basically The Same Breakfast every weekday morning, when Sat. & Sun. roll around…I want something festive, something different, something fun & exciting! Last weekend, in searching for new breakfast/brunch ideas, I came across this delightful recipe. It was so yummy & successful that I’m going to
Who doesn’t love waking up to a kitchen filled with the smell of freshly baked cinnamon rolls? And I don’t mean the Pillsbury kind (yes, I am a cinnamon roll snob…they HAVE to be homemade)! If you think that you have to get up at o’dark 30 in order to have homemade cinnamon rolls baked
Summer camping includes one of my favorite experiences – preparing & eating hot food in the outdoors! Over the years I’ve tried all sorts of recipes looking for the right mix of minimal prep with delicious outcome. And believe me, this recipe is it!! I’ve included oven AND Dutch oven instructions…so you can enjoy at home
Pork – the other white meat. I enjoy cooking pork because it’s super versatile & quite tasty. Here’s a dish that comes together easily (all you have to do is let it simmer for a bit) & will satisfy all members of your family. Enjoy! Ingredients 2-1/4 lbs boneless pork chops, cut into 1/2″ cubes 1
Looking for an easy, tasty dessert to add to your 4th of July festivities? Look no further than these Strawberry Shortcakes! I make them every year…though my family never lets me forget the year I accidentally used salt instead of sugar on the strawberries…! Yes…I really did that…! Happy 4th! Makes 6 Ingredients Strawberries 1-1/2