Recipes

Easy, No-bake Reese’s Bars

If you're a human being in America (and many other parts of the world) over the age of about 5,…

8 months ago

Harvest Stew with Smoked Sausage

I love fall and all of the cozy things that come with it.  One of my very favorite of those…

8 months ago

Hearty Lasagna Soup

I don't know how anyone can not like lasagna.  I mean, what's not to like?  Zesty, meaty tomato sauce with…

9 months ago

Stuffed Bell Peppers

So, how tasty does that bad boy look?  Well, I assure you, my friend, it's just as delicious as it…

9 months ago

Grow Garlic… It’s Easy!

The garlic is all dug and on bread racks for the drying process.  In just a few days it will…

9 months ago

No-knead Rosemary-Parmesan Skillet Bread

Well, folks, I did it… sort of.  I made yeast bread!  Those of you who have been with me for…

9 months ago

Parmesan Zucchini & Corn

The days of summer are dwindling and a friend of mine can't seem to use up, or give away, his…

9 months ago

Rotten Tomatoes: Man vs. Monsoon

In May, my husband Donnie planted 31 tomato plants, everything from Bush to Rutgers, from stalk to vine, in cages,…

9 months ago

Farro with Mushrooms & Spinach

When I first heard someone talking about farro, I thought they were talking about Egyptian royalty. Although this farro is…

9 months ago

Carrot Ginger Soup

One of my favorite things to do on a weekend afternoon is to make a cozy, soul-warming pot of soup. …

10 months ago

If You Can’t Stand the Heat… Cook Outside

The heat of summer makes cooking in the kitchen more of a chore than a joy.  Fortunately, the weather is…

10 months ago

Sweet n’ Tangy Broccoli Salad

A big hit with the Shelton clan, this beautiful Broccoli Salad is as pleasing to the palate as it is…

10 months ago