Bacon Wrapped Chicken

I find it humorous when people say they are intimidated by roasting a chicken. It’s super easy to prepare once you get the hang of it and makes for a really elegant presentation. Plus, nothing could be easier than letting the bird do its thing in the oven while you focus on other meal preparations. [...]

Roasted Tomato & Basil Soup

The warm summer days are nothing more than a distant memory now. But that’s ok because I’m a huge fan of fall for two reasons. I get to wear sweaters and roast vegetables. Sometimes I even wear a sweater while I’m roasting vegetables. This recipe is a little heartier than a traditional tomato soup with [...]

Tzatziki Dip with Fresh Vegetables

My Easter holiday was full of good food, sun and a whole lot of fun. Since the weather reached well into the 80’s here in Pittsburgh, I thought it would be a fabulous excuse for an outdoor barbeque. I guess you can say this was the first of many outdoor gatherings I intend to have [...]

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 [...]

Rotisserie Chicken and Apple Salad Sandwich

Have you ever become fixated on an ingredient that you can’t get out of your head?  I’ve recently become a fan of rotisserie chicken from the deli section of my local market.  It’s so easy to buy on my way home from work and it’s pretty flavorful too. So when Brent is off playing volleyball, [...]

Classic Potato Salad: My Way

You are almost always guaranteed to run into a bowl of goop claiming to be potato salad at any community pot luck party, family reunion, or summer barbeque across the country.  This statement was confirmed when I was thumbing through my extensive collection of small town “old lady” fundraiser cookbooks.  I glanced though the index [...]

Roasted Rosemary Lemon Cornish Game Hen and Vegetables

This was the entrée and vegetable side dish for my Saturday Dinner Party. The aroma was intoxicating as I placed the large pan of golden game hens on the table.  I watched as he took a bite of the crispy skin and moist flesh.  He closed his eyes, chewed for a moment and swallowed.  Then, [...]

Chicken Ravioli Soup

Ever since ravioli and sauce met that faithful moon-lit night in Italy some decades ago, they have rarely parted ways. Even after gaining celebrity status through a huge licensing agreement to feature their likeness on every Olive Garden menu across the country, their bond continued to remain strong. Then came the moment when ravioli decided [...]

Hoisin Pork Stir-fry with Egg Noodles

Ever have one of those days when you open the refrigerator and realize you have a random jar of sauce from a recipe gone by?  That’s what happened to me when I noticed a jar of Hoisin sauce in a dark corner of my refrigerator.  The remaining amount was so small; there was no way [...]