Have you ever wanted an easy option for dinner? One that you can set in the oven with a timer going and forget about? Those are the best! The original version of this recipe used half of the amount of spice, and only placed it on the skin. The meat was not as flavorful as…

Have you ever wanted to make a recipe that was simple and tasty, but also a crowd pleaser for parties? This recipe from Gina Neely is one of those very recipes. Of course I have made a couple of modifications to the recipe. I prefer grape tomatoes to cherry tomatoes but use which ever you…

Have you ever wanted to eat something that was easy and comforting? When I first discovered the base recipe (props to Michael Symon) from which I built this recipe, I did not have all the necessary ingredients to make it. But not to worry, I made it my own right off the bat. I think…

Have you looked around your kitchen and realized you had everything you needed to make a delicious and decadent breakfast? That is what happened after we moved into our current home. The move was quite the process; I needed to find motivation to cook. Our wonderful realtor left us a welcome basket with a beautiful…

For a while now I have wanted to share a little bit of myself with y’all. Food is my world. And with that being said there are a number of kitchen items and accessories that I feel are must haves. I have my favorites, of course, and I hope to explain why they are my…

Have you craved something to eat and knew you’d have to make it? My muffuletta sandwich satisfies that craving for my family. I use ciabatta bread instead of Italian bread, which gives the sandwich a nice chew. And because I use ciabatta bread, I like to press the sandwich. If you’ve never used ciabatta or…

Have you ever discovered a recipe that made you immediately want to try to make it as soon as you read the title? I remember where I was when I discovered this recipe and how it made me feel. I instantly knew I wanted to try it and make it my own. I was sitting…

If you are like me, you’ve decided that you are going to focus more on health and self care. Have you wanted to find ways to eat better and it still to be tasty? That was my concern for not only this year, but always. And that is how I created this recipe. I remember…

Have you ever had a bunch of veggies you wanted to use up but didn’t know what to do with them? Yep, that was me a few weeks ago. I was tired of eating the vegetables the same way and also wanted a healthier option. And that is how this recipe was born. I think…

Grapes leaves are a staple celebratory menu item in my husband’s family. They are a labor of love. Practice makes perfect; and although my rolling technique is not perfect, I am getting there. My mother-in-love shared this recipe with me and now I’m sharing it with you. If you can roll a burrito or egg…