Mini Bacon & Egg Salad Sandwich

This recipe is so humble; it could be overlooked in most instances. But I am here to share with you my classic egg salad sandwich with a little oink sprinkled throughout for a little boost of flavor.
I have to admit it’s been awhile since I’ve had an egg salad sandwich. The idea popped in my [...]

Make-Your-Own Wedge Salad

If anyone ever says you can’t have guests over for dinner on a weeknight, then I say they are crazy. My secret to success for a fun impromptu weeknight dinner party is to take something classic and display it in an interesting way.
I recently invited a friend over to be my taste tester a French [...]

Fried Green Tomato BLT

Droplets of water began to collect on my glasses as the clouds above released cold rain over the tiny farmers market. Shoppers began to scurry past the vibrant freshly picked produce in search of shelter. I wanted to linger a bit longer and interact with a few farmers, but I was a man on a [...]

Bacon Bleu Broccoli Salad

Flip through any fundraiser, spiral-bound, cookbook and you’re sure to find at least five listings for broccoli salad. Some of them sound great with simple ingredients that were probably harvested from local country gardens. Others are a little more creative with flavors that, I’m sure, only a mother could love.
There are two common elements that [...]

BLT with Pesto Goat Cheese

This sandwich is, by far, one of my all time favorite lunches.  The picture says it all.  It’s so easy to make.  It’s packed full of fresh flavors.  It’s just darn good.  Enough said!
BLT with Pesto Goat Cheese
1 loaf herbed focaccia bread, about 8″ square
2 – 3 oz. Pesto Goat Cheese, plain also works well
1 [...]