Homemade Ranch Dressing is so easy to make and so much better when you make it yourself. Plus you can customize your recipe to include what you like and leave out what you don’t. Everyone loves buttermilk ranch, but for some reason, my family likes…

I recently bought several baskets of figs at the farmer’s market. My family loves figs and would happily eat them all straight from the baskets. But I wanted to come up with a pretty and delicious way to eat them. I think they go great…

Summer is here and gardens are bountiful. If you have greens or spinach to use up, try my Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Greens. Creamy and delicious with a wonderful fresh flavor. I have a friend with beautiful property, including a small orchard and gorgeous raised…

Caprese Salad with Basil and Baby Greens is the perfect way to use summer vegetables from your garden or the farmer’s market. I have a good friend with a beautiful garden. Our daughters are best of friends and have been since kindergarten. My daughter brought…

Celebrate 4th of July with this beautiful and delicious Strawberry Rhubarb & Blueberry pie! Tart, sweet and ready to bring on smiles!   What you need   Strawberries Rhubarb Blueberries Sugar Cornstarch Lemon Butter Heavy cream Turbinado sugar Perfect Pie Crust for double crust pie…

Strawberry Jello Cups are perfect for 4th of July. Festive and delicious. The perfect snack or dessert for kids and adults alike.  I can’t tell you how many of these cute cups I’ve made over the years. Batches and batches for school classrooms, scout meetings…

Caramelized onion butter is the best topping for a perfectly grilled, juicy ribeye steak. Try this recipe for Grilled Ribeye Steaks with Caramelized Onion Butter, it’s guaranteed to please. The caramelized onion butter has just 4 ingredients; butter, caramelized onions, Worcestershire sauce and salt. The…

Making your own Vanilla Extract & Vanilla Bean Paste is so simple and elevates your baking. Just two ingredients; vanilla beans and vodka. Never buy vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste again. Simply add more vanilla beans and top off the vodka as needed. You’ve…

If you love Rum (or even if you don’t) you’ll love this Rum Cake. Yellow cake topped with pecans and soaked in a rich rum butter sauce. This cake is easy to make, and perfect for any occasion. You can use any rum you’d like.…

This Blackberry & Vanilla Charlotte is old-fashioned and elegant. It tastes delicious and is a stunning centerpiece for spring and summer gatherings. This cake features ladyfingers and sponge cake layered with vanilla bean custard and blackberry mousse.   What you need for the sponge cake…

If you love Lemon Drop cocktails, you’ll love this Maraschino Lemon Drop. This cocktail has the flavors of Limoncello and Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur. Top it off with Luxardo cherries for the perfect Lemon Drop.   What you need   Limoncello Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur Lemon juice…

This Meyer Lemon Tart is sweet and tart, with a delicious buttery crust. Perfect for any occasion, from Easter to Mother’s Day. I love Meyer Lemons. They are named for Frank Meyer, who introduced them to the U. S. in the early 20th century. They…