Salmon with a Dill & Mayo Sauce
There is one thing I can make and everyone in my family is equally excited, salmon! The kids love it and so do Brandon and I. I have… Read More »
Boozy Chocolate Mint Ice Cream Pie
Wow, this pie turned out amazing, it was everything I was hoping it would be! It was the capstone to my mom’s 56th birthday celebration last week, she… Read More »
Beef and Quinoa Stew
Here’s another quick, easy, and very tasty crock pot dinner! I love the combination of the beef and the quinoa in this stew. The quinoa works as a… Read More »
Raspberry, Almond, Oatmeal Scones
I love scones, they seem special and for many years I was too intimidated to make them, but once I took the plunge I realized I was being… Read More »
Chicken Cordon Bleu
This dish tastes fancy and special and because of this I made it for my mom’s 56th birthday this week. It has been years since I’ve made it… Read More »
Basic Hamburger Patties
I think many people have forgotten that hamburger patties can be made from ground beef at home. What I mean is, many people buy the pre-made burger patties… Read More »
Hot Chocolate Mix
I know hot chocolate is traditionally a winter time drink, but here in the Pacific Northwest I think it is more of a fall and spring drink. Why?… Read More »
Puffy Cheese Bake
Have I mentioned before that I like breakfast?!? Well I do and if you’re a new reader you might have missed that bit of information. This is a… Read More »
Spiced Up Rump Roast
Don’t you just love how crock pots work for you while you’re busying doing other things? They take otherwise tough cuts of meat and turn them into tender,… Read More »
Quick Biscuits
I’ve been in the mood for a quick, simple, almost effortless biscuit, I think I found it! I love biscuits because they are so versatile, but on most… 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. 
