This is a healthy, delicious recipe for your family. Use veggies of your choice! Mushrooms and carrots are also great! 2 medium onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup olive oil (I used far less – about 4 tablespoons) 3 tomatoes (about 1 1/4 pounds) 2 large pinches of saffron 2 cups short grain [...]

This is a great recipe for a fabulous breakfast or brunch! 1 1/2 tablespoons butter 4 leeks, sliced, light green and white parts only Salt 2 sprigs thyme, leaves roughly chopped 2 sprigs parsley, leaves roughly chopped 1 large farm-fresh egg About 2 tablespoons half-and-half Coarsely ground black pepper Grilled or toasted bread slices 1. [...]

This moist and delicious Country Rhubarb Cake melts in your mouth! 3 cups all-purpose flour, more for work surface 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 to 1 and 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 stick (4 ounces) butter, cut into pieces, at cool room temperature 2 eggs 1/2 cup buttermilk 1 1/2 pounds (about [...]

Homemade pancakes are the BEST!!!! This pancake recipe is to-die-for!!!! They are perfect for visitors or for a special occasion brunch! 1 1/2 cup flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 pinch salt 2 large eggs, separated 1 cup buttermilk 6 ounces cream cheese, cut up 3 teaspoons melted [...]

Butternut squash and penne work fabulously together!! I love this combination and the shallots and herbs make this dish taste amazing! 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 butternut squash, cut in half lengthwise and seeded 1 pound whole wheat penne pasta 1 cup chopped shallots 1 garlic clove, minced 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed [...]

Looking for a new summer cocktail for a party or BBQ? Pimm’s Cup is the PERFECT choice! I had this at the beach over the weekend and it is light, refreshing, and delicious!!! I had this for the first time last summer, and LOVED it! Pimm’s Cup is the classic English cocktail that’s a summer [...]

This is a delicious, easy chicken stir-fry with a spicy peanut sauce. Usually, I serve this with white rice, or as lettuce wraps (for a healthier version). My trick to really good chicken stew, curry and stir-fry recipes (especially when making it quickly, and have little time to marinate) is to use boneless, skinless chicken [...]

This is the perfect side dish with a bbq or picnic! Sweet Summer corn is the best, and this recipe is absolutely delish! The kids will love it too!!! 8 ears corn, husks and silk removed 1 tablespoon butter 1 small onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup) 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon sugar Coarse salt [...]

This recipe is a great, easy dish. You can use any type of sausages (I like to use hot and sweet). Serve this with crusty Italian bread and use leftovers as sandwiches the next day! 3 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil 1¼ lbs hot Italian sausages (or use a mixture of sweet and hot) 1 medium [...]