Satisfyingly hearty and rich. Quick cold weather dinner option that’s just incredible with the addition of corn bread or thick slices of buttered sourdough. You have no idea yet, but I happen to be very familiar with just how … Continue reading Lentil, Tomatillo, and Lime Soup
Asian inspired, deeply flavored, tender pork stew is just the right amount of sweet, sticky, and salty. I’m loving the autumn weather that’s finally begun to arrive in Southern California. Not only does my closet change, but I finally get … Continue reading Cola Braised Pork Stew
The one pie I need to know is my man’s favorite. Pumpkin Pie This particular recipe was an adapted one from somewhere that I adapted again. It is spicy and sweet with a perfectly smooth texture. The blender trick does … Continue reading Perfect Pumpkin Pie
There’s no getting around it, a bunch of holidays are coming. That means little ones will be home. Why not keep them busy helping make some … Continue reading Cooking with Children: Gourmet for the Holidays
These spectacularly Chewy Oatmeal Gingersnap cookies are just the right amount of spicy and sweet. A quick roll in cinnamon and sugar before baking brings out their crackly exterior and leaves them sparkling while the scent of cinnamon, ginger and … Continue reading Chewy Oatmeal Gingersnaps
Herbed Shallot Butter brings out the best in pork when paired with rosemary and garlic, pork’s best friends. Here in these Grilled Pork Chops with Herbed Shallot Butter, rosemary and garlic are combined with thyme, chives, lemon, and shallot to … Continue reading Grilled Pork Chops with Herbed Shallot Butter
3 Ingredients! 4 ingredients if you add Chocolate chips. Pressed for time these are a great treat. You could be enjoying a hot Gluten-free Peanut Butter cookie in just 20 minutes. These tend to be on the sweet side, but … Continue reading Gluten-free Peanut Butter Cookies
Cooking with children can be a challenge and messy. But seeing them learn and explore flavors is rewarding. Here are some recipes young children can help you make with just a little help. Those Grilled Cheese Roll-ups don’t even need … Continue reading Cooking with Children: This is How We Roll
I’d like to shorten that title, but Grilled Chicken and Red Onion doesn’t say enough. This recipe takes just minutes to prepare and then grills up quickly. The honey and vinegar in this marinade are easily whisked together to add … Continue reading Quick and Easy Grilled Chicken and Red Onion with Honey and Vinegar
What to do with all those summer tomatoes and herbs? This! Rich Roasted Tomato Chimichurri! Velvety, tangy and smooth, I could just sit and eat the whole bowl. Still warm, I had to hold myself back with just a spoonful. … Continue reading Rich Roasted Tomato Chimichurri
Vegetable ribbons. Super easy. Yummy and Pretty can go together. As you can see, back to back salad posts with no lettuce. I’m just bored of them. I’m hoping you are too. Plus, I usually have a ton of zucchini … Continue reading Summer Squash Ribbons with Lemon, Basil, and Goat Cheese
This is a great garden salad, when you are overflowing with tomatoes, cucumbers, and maybe corn. Growing up in Washington state there were U-pick gardens in abundance in our area. My dad had many favorites, but the family that grew … Continue reading Summer Corn Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing
I am a huge spice fan. Whether it be cinnamon, ginger, or the bite from chipotle, I love spices in my cookies. Chocolate and Chipotle are in fact amazing together. Since I have not shared this recipe yet I will … Continue reading Double Chocolate Chipotle Cookies
If you haven’t tried chocolate and chipotle together yet, you have been depriving yourself of an amazing flavor combination. It may be a Green Eggs and Ham kind of thing, but if you try these Gluten-free Double Chocolate Chipotle Cookies … Continue reading Gluten-Free Double Chocolate Chipotle Cookies
You could just sit on a beach in Hawaii. Or, you could add an adventure or two with out breaking the bank. Kualoa ATV Tour … Continue reading Oahu Excursions Worth Every Penny
This dessert takes 5 minutes to whip up. Only 5 ingredients too. Since we are on the topic of Hawaii, why not? I wish you could taste those juicy mangos on top. Oh, don’t leave them out. If you can … Continue reading 5 Minute Tropical Papaya and Mango Fools
A few years ago my husband and I celebrated our 20th anniversary. We had never had the time or funds we thought to go to Hawaii. … Continue reading 10 Oahu Beaches You Must Enjoy
The Hawaiian Islands are probably my favorite places to visit; you really can’t go wrong planning a vacation to any of them. Just do it! This … Continue reading Hawaii Edition 2018 – Oahu
I LOVE these cookies! Over the years, I have decided on a short list of favorite cookie recipes. These Chocolate Chunk Macaroons are my favorite coconut cookies! Perfectly, toasty and chewy they are decadent and candy-like. Butterscotch Gingerbread Is my go … Continue reading Chocolate Chunk Macaroons
I am not fond of diets, especially low-carb anything. In 2017 merely by coincidence I came across HCG and gave it a try. It, unlike any other diet I tried gave me results. Then son #3 began studying Culinary Arts … Continue reading Spaghetti Squash Chow Mein
It’s been a long time since I’ve sat down to write. Happy, busy days, I guess. Since I have been away and I feel guilty for neglecting my blog, I thought it would be fun to share recipes my … Continue reading Cooking with Children – Around the World
I usually prefer my fish grilled or blackened, but I found gently cooking fish over a bed of savory vegetables to be quite satisfying. This recipe is ready to enjoy in just a few minutes with very minimal prep-work and … Continue reading Caper and Lemon Pepper Cod over Savory Braised Cabbage
The last few months have been a whirlwind of busy happiness. I think there IS such a thing if you doubt me. My plates were spinning quite fast and now have come to a rest. The engagement and finally wedding … Continue reading Hawaiian Ahi Poke with Pineapple
This incredible sauce would be great over ice cream, yogurt, obviously pancakes, or on top of so many other things I can think of. Here I used it with Lemon-Ricotta Pancakes from The Cheesecake Factory. Enjoy! Luscious Warm Blueberry Sauce Ingredients: 3 … Continue reading Luscious Warm Blueberry Sauce
I know I have been away awhile, a long while. Honestly I have been thinking about Sprinkle and a Dash, but life has kept me busy. Son#1 is getting married in a few weeks and Son #2 graduates from High … Continue reading Lemon-Ricotta Pancakes (The Cheesecake Factory)
I made this some months ago and though it’s winter here at home, somehow I still crave something cold and sweet. This Mango Sorbet can be made in just a little over 30 minutes for soft serve, or freeze a … Continue reading Mango Sorbet
I hope you had a very happy Holiday. I know I haven’t posted in quite some time. Life sometimes forces hobbies to take a back burner. … Continue reading Impossible Cake (aka Rick Bayless’s Chocoflan)
Have you tried Chimichurri? Until a few months ago I had never tried this sauce. Wow! Was I missing out. I was a little bored when it came to grilling steak and decided that the recipe over at 40 Aprons might be … Continue reading Fajita Salad with Cilantro Chimichurri
15 to 30 minutes and you have a dish that isn’t complicated, but intensely flavorful. Just a few spices that you should already have in your pantry, a nice piece of fish, and Butter… who could do without butter. This … Continue reading Oh So Easy Blackened Salmon
I have been having so much fun with my paella pan. Yes, that is possible. I never new how versatile it could be until my husband bought it for me. I can’t even remember why we bought it, but now … Continue reading The Many Uses of a Paella Pan
