Mmmmm…. Homemade sponge cake with fresh strawberries and homemade whipped cream…. Can life get any better? Actually, it can. But this cake is making life a whole lot better. You see, I’ve been doing bookkeeping and preparing for the upcoming tax return and it’s a real drain…. a drag…. a buzz kill…. a […]
Denver Omelet Sandwich
We LOVE the 50 nifty United States of this awesome country and believe each state is special. Every Monday we feature a sandwich unique to its state as part of our “50 Sandwiches, 50 States, 50 Weeks” series beginning with Alabama and ending with Wyoming. Most of you probably know the Denver omelet, aka the […]
Cheesy, Pork Guiso Verde with Black Beans and Red Pepper
I’ve been in a cheesy mood these past few days…. as in 1/3 less fat cream, err, Neufchatel cheese (for those of you as confused as I was, Neufchatel is basically a lower fat and calorie cream cheese and interchangeable with regular cream cheese. Yes!). It all started with needing a cheesy, healthyish soup. Then […]
Easy, Cheesy, Potato, Cauliflower and Broccoli Soup
While the record breaking cold streak seems to be behind us, it is Feb. here in Upstate, NY which = still cold and we’ve got a little ways to go until the season is behind us. The cold weather sparked a craving for a bowl of warm soup. Cheesy warm soup. Cheesy warm soup that […]
California French Dip
We LOVE the 50 nifty United States of this awesome country and believe each state is special. Every Monday we feature a sandwich unique to its state as part of our “50 Sandwiches, 50 States, 50 Weeks” series beginning with Alabama and ending with Wyoming. Today we are talking about Cal-eye-forn-eye-a! Ahh beautiful California. It […]
A Valentine’s Day that Wasn’t so Valentine
So yesterday was Valentine’s Day and for most couples that means doing something special and romantic like going out to dinner or cooking a nice dinner at home. We didn’t have any real plans but thought we would make a meal at home, light a fire and relax with our dogs. Sometimes plans don’t work […]
Ginger Hoisin Chicken
Ginger is the star of this recipe, and when I say ginger, I mean it! As in a half cup of fresh, matchstick-cut ginger. And let me just say how fragrant ginger is when it’s cooking- it’s heavenly. The smell alone is enough to rush out and get the ingredients to make this recipe. I’ve […]
Soba Noodle Hummus Salad with Fresh Herbs, Red Pepper, and Carrots
I’m a hummus fanatic. I admit it. I’m not sure why, but I am. It isn’t enough that I like basic hummus and adding delicious flavors to it like roasted tomatoes and garlic, balsamic vinegar and fresh basil to make Italian hummus or adding Frank’s hot sauce and blue cheese dressing to make buffalo wing […]
Rice Krispie Treat Whoopie Pies with Nutella Buttercream
It’s like 2 degrees outside and I’m not the least bit concerned about it. Even after 2 frozen pipes and a few other mishaps I can smile because there are awesome things in this world like Rice Krispie Treats and Nutella. Put the two together and hot dang you gotta tasty treat. Use a heart […]
Arkansas Ham and Cheese Cornbread Sandwich
We LOVE the 50 nifty United States of this awesome country and believe each state is special. Every Monday we feature a sandwich unique to its state as part of our “50 Sandwiches, 50 States, 50 Weeks” series beginning with Alabama and ending with Wyoming. Choosing the sandwich for Alabama and Arizona was a snap. […]
