Roasted Red Peppers with Goat Cheese & Fresh Basil

I’m notorious for walking into my kitchen with a recipe in mind and prepare something completely different. This was the case when I had the idea of making roasted red pepper bruschetta as an early evening snack. In the end, the cutting board of ingredients was so beautiful; I never reached the “bruschetta” part. I [...]

Baked Goat Cheese Marinara

Isn’t it amazing how something so simple can look so good in a photo? I posted this to my Facebook Fan Page a couple of days ago because I was that excited to share it before the blog post went live. I figured why should I deny my fans from such tasty beauty? (insert gleeful [...]

Panzanella Salad with Grilled Croutons

If you are looking for a recipe that captures the true essence of the summer season, then this is that kind of salad. I was bouncing between booths at my local farmers market looking for recipe ideas for my Party on the Porch event. One booth in particular caught my attention with tables piled high [...]

Honey, Pear and Gorgonzola Crostini

Remember when I said in my Whole Grain Pasta Salad post that spring was in the air?  Well, I must have been seriously day dreaming.  Even as I write this, large fluffy flakes of snow are falling out my front window.  The walkway already looks like it had never been cleared, and the snow is [...]