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 I had never driven an ATV before and was a little nervous that I … 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. I decided that year just to do a little research and priced some airline … 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 year we decided to visit Oahu and spend 4 days in Waikiki and 4 … 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. October began with a birthday, then puppies, then I entered the work force for … 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
If you’re like me, you dread turning on your oven in the summer. But sometimes you crave homemade pizza. Instead of the oven, get creative with your grill. Cooking on the grill takes some trial and error, but if you’re willing … Continue reading Grilled BBQ Chicken Pizza
Top this amazing Decadent Triple Chocolate Ice Cream Cake with a cherry! Recently, we had two birthdays on the same day, my special man and our oldest son’s special girl. Of course, my man got his favorite, The Most Incredible … Continue reading Decadent Triple Chocolate Ice Cream Cake
Let’s talk cake for a minute. My amazing man and I have been married for over 20 years now and one of the things he REALLY wants for his birthday is carrot cake. Just like pumpkin pie in the … Continue reading The Most Incredible Carrot Cake
Question? How many eggs can you fit in a 1 lb. strawberry carton? June always calls for a trip to the mountains for my family. A getaway from all things “man made” to enjoy all things “God made.” I NEED … Continue reading Travel Tip – Egg and Fruit Baskets
I am open to trying lots of things when it comes to food. The other night I was looking for a sauce for Tandoori Chicken and had come across a recipe that combined yogurt with cream cheese. It sounded … Continue reading Creamy Garlic Mint Yogurt Sauce for Grilled Anything
What could be more perfect on a hot day? Continue reading Fresh Swordfish Ceviche
I am in love with Chocolate, Salted Caramel, and Lemon. Sometimes, like this week lemon moved to first for a while. With this Glazed Lemon Pound Cake how could it not? It can be made in a big Bundt or … Continue reading Glazed Lemon Pound Cake
Who has spare time these days? In my spare time I like to research recipes and find new uses for common ingredients. I enjoy playing with techniques I haven’t tried before and the pleasure of finding a new favorite … Continue reading Hazelnut, Ricotta, and Lemon Pesto with Chicken and Rosemary Ravioli
It’s a snow-cone all grown up. This week the organizing bug got me. In the process I came across some recipes that I had stashed for latter use. One of them was Lime Granita from Bon Appetit. I’ve never been … Continue reading Lime Margarita Granita
Last year, I made some small batches of Cherry Cordial, followed by Blueberry Cordial, then Limoncillo, a tiny bottle of Black and Blueberry Cordial, and in the fall leftover Cranberries, yes got popped in a bottle too. There’s the Cherry. … Continue reading Blackberry, Blueberry, and Vanilla Bean Cordial
A week ago, this was my view. I wish vacations were longer! I could snorkel here for hours. Off to the left there, I actually did, I have the sunburn to prove it. This was our third time to Hawaii. … Continue reading Hawaii Edition – Oven Roasted Hawaiian Sweet Potatoes
I often come across a recipe that seems so simple, I wonder can it really be that good? This is another one of those. I don’t know what you take to read on vacation or road trips, but me, I … Continue reading Vietnamese-Style Beef with Garlic, Black Pepper, and Lime
