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…

Make this Snowman Cheese Ball the centerpiece of your holiday spread! It is as delicious and easy to make.   What you need   Cream cheese Butter Sour cream Garlic powder Onion powder Parsley Cheddar cheese Mozzarella cheese Crackers Chocolate sandwich cookies Raisins Cinnamon sticks…

Breakfast Burritos are tasty, easy to make and great to have on hand. Make them as meal prep, for camping, or even for lunch! The flavor combinations are endless. Make them with breakfast sausage (as pictured here), bacon or just with eggs and cheese. Use…

The Perfect Omelet is soft and fluffy on the inside, golden brown on the outside, with all your favorites in the middle. The American 3 egg omelet. Probably the most beloved of breakfast foods and for good reason. They are delicious and oh so filling.…

Taco Salad is everything you love about tacos in salad form. This is my family’s favorite meal salad and it’s on our menu all the time. You can make it with ground beef, ground turkey, grilled chicken or black beans. Make it as a taco…

You eat with your eyes first, right? A Charcuterie Board is one of the most elegant and impressive appetizers you can make. A beautiful sight to behold at any gathering. But guess what? It is also one of the easiest appetizers you can make. Charcuterie…

Aranccini (Italian Rice Balls) are full of flavor and texture. Crispy outside, tender and cheesy inside. The perfect appetizer or side dish.   What you need   Butter Minced garlic Shallots White rice White wine Chicken stock Parmesan cheese Mozzarella cheese Salt Flour Eggs Italian…

Stuffed Bell Peppers are a warm and comforting meal. Sweet bell peppers, stuffed with beef, onion, rice and cheese. Make them spicy with jalapenos in the filling, or crushed red pepper. Make them ahead and cook them when you’re ready. The leftovers are great for…

Cheesy pull apart French bread is crusty, cheesy and delicious. Serve it as an appetizer before dinner, alongside a charcuterie board or as a side dish for your favorite pasta. You will always be happy to see this loaf sitting next to your main dish.…

Chicken Apple Pecan Salad is great for lunch or dinner. This recipe also works well as meal prep for lunches.  If you’re working from home, put each item in it’s own container and cut the apple as you need it so it won’t get brown. …

Mini Romaine Wedge Salad is great because of it’s simplicity. It is easy to make with simple ingredients full of flavor.ome people in my house only want a couple of tomatoes and lots of bacon.  Some switch the blue cheese to feta.  Set up a…

Brie is rich, buttery and great for melting. This Brie and Pear Grilled Cheese is simple and delicious. Only 4 ingredients and 15 minutes.  You just need brie, a pear, butter and bread.  Check out my recipe for White Sandwich Bread, which is pictured here.…