Easter Chick Cookies
These Easter Chick Cookies are so easy and fun to make. Start with a cake mix and end up with these cute cookies. They make a great project for kids. What you need Yellow or lemon cake mix Eggs Shortening Lemon extract Yellow…
My Latest Recipes
Granny’s Sweet Tea
When I was a kid, my mom made unsweetened iced tea. But my grandmother, “Granny”, drank sweet tea. Really sweet tea. Granny had a sweet tooth and loved everything sweet. I thought her iced tea was insane. I had no idea that Sweet Tea was…
Sangria Singles
I love Sangria, but I’m the only one in my house who drinks red wine. A pitcher is too much, so I make Sangria Singles. So simple and just enough for one (maybe two). What you need Red wine White claw Fruit …
Strawberry Margaritas
Margaritas on the rocks. It’s the grown up way to drink a margarita. But . . . I had forgotten how delicious a blended Strawberry Margarita could be! In my younger days this was one of my favorites and I have to say, it still…
Bourbon Peach Sweet Tea
There is nothing better than a perfectly ripe fresh peach. And when you have peaches, Bourbon Peach Sweet Tea is the perfect summer cocktail! What you need Granny’s Sweet Tea Bourbon Peach Lemon How to make Bourbon Peach Sweet Tea …
Tortellini Pasta Salad
Tortellini Pasta Salad is probably my favorite pasta salad. There’s something about big fluffy cheese tortellini in the salad that makes it so delicious and substantial. This lemon vinaigrette with chopped fresh rosemary is also deliciuos. Perfect for lunch or for dinner on a hot…
Dried Cherry Tomatoes
I find myself at the peak of tomato season, looking for ways to use them and store them. I love drying cherry tomatoes. These little beauties pack a flavorful punch. Add them to your next pasta or salad. They only need to be cut in…
Garden Pasta and Bean Salad
My daughter and I make some type of pasta or bean salad almost every week. It’s good to have in the refrigerator, ready to eat for lunch, especially on busy days. This Garden Pasta and Bean Salad is a combination of both a pasta and…
Chicken Parmigiana with Fresh Tomato Marinara
Chicken Parmigiana is crispy breaded and fried chicken breast, covered in Fresh Tomato Marinara. It is topped with both parmigiana and provolone cheeses. You’ll be coming back to this recipe over and over again. It really is that good. What you need Boneless,…
Fresh Tomato Marinara
Sometimes life gives you lemons. But not today. Today life is giving me tomatoes! Lots and lots of summer tomatoes. Very large Big Beef and Better Boys. Romas and beautiful red grape tomatoes. And my favorite, Sun Sugar Orange cherry tomatoes, the sweetest tomatoes ever!…
Margherita Pizza
Margherita Pizza is the most basic pizza and also the very best. You can’t argue with the simplicity or flavor of this favorite! Our garden is just full of vine ripe tomatoes and our basil plants are large and bushy. Magherita Pizza is just what…
Pizza Dough
Make your own Pizza Dough! It’s easy, economical and delicious! Pizza Dough can be made in advance so it’s ready when you want to make pizza. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for 3 months. Thaw frozen…
BLT Salad
BLT Salad is the easiest and best tasting salad ever. If you love a good BLT sandwich, you’ll love this salad. What you need Romaine lettuce Cherry tomatoes Bacon Eggs Avocado Homemade Ranch Dressing How to make a BLT Salad Start…
