Cold Green Bean Salad with Salami
I was blessed to spend the good part of my Saturday preparing food for my dear friend Caitlin’s baby shower. She is a friend who is dear to… Read More »
Portobello French Onion Soup
If I listed my top 5 favorite soups, French onion would be in it. I love the deep flavor of the broth, the sweetness of the onions, the… Read More »
Bleu Cheese Rosemary Compound Butter
Do you ever feel like you want to “dress up” your dinner? Sometimes I want to take something normal and make it seem special, that’s what this compound… Read More »
Creamy Basil Salad Dressing
This weekend I was in the mood for Caesar Salad, but sadly my fridge was lacking in the most important part, the dressing! I began to think about… Read More »
Tamale Pie
Every time I make this dish I wonder why I don’t make it more often! It is easy to make, satisfying to eat, and can be customized by… Read More »
Chicken Divine
I think one of the first things Brandon specifically asked me to make for him was this dish, which he calls Chicken Divine, but it is traditionally Chicken… Read More »
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
I have had a love affair with broccoli cheese soup since the first time I had it. The problem is, I have had a lot of “less than… Read More »
Taco Salad
I love a “hearty” salad, don’t you? Full of fresh veggies, but enough protein to really keep you full! Since the spring sun has been in full bloom… Read More »
Pancetta and Goat Cheese Portabellas
Sometimes I need a “fancy” meal or deluxe appetizer in my life. If you are having a party or just wanting to make something that looks and tastes… Read More »
Broccoli, Lemon, and Chicken Pasta
Don’t you just love making dinner in one pan? No extra dishes, no extra mess, only one thing to convince give your child to eat! The problem is, many of these… Read More »
The kitchen is where I express myself. It is where I go when I need to process or escape. Cooking is my creative outlet and my stress reliever. When I am in my kitchen, my ingredients listen to me, they do what I want, and I can produce something that is satisfying, tasty, and healthy without it whining or talking back to me! Join me as I journey through life in my kitchen. 
