Stormy Night Stovetop Mac & Cheese
January 27, 2026
This stovetop mac and cheese turned out way better than the boxed stuff. Creamy, rich, comforting, and exactly what a stormy night called for. … More Stormy Night Stovetop Mac & Cheese
Category: Entree
Bruschetta Chicken Bake: A Flavor-Packed Twist on a Classic
September 28, 2025
If you’re a fan of bruschetta but looking to skip the bread and amp up the protein, this recipe is your new weeknight hero. By layering the vibrant flavors of bruschetta over juicy chicken breasts, you get a dish that’s fresh, savory, and irresistibly cheesy. Without all the carbs. Here’s how to turn your favorite … More Bruschetta Chicken Bake: A Flavor-Packed Twist on a Classic
TUSCAN BIRTHDAY CHICKEN
August 6, 2023
The past few months I have been trying to branch out and experiment with new recipes. It is easy to get stuck in the same meal rotation. We always make time to eat a family meal on Sundays, so it’s a great time for me to try new dishes. The sauce for this meal comes together so quickly and it would be great with different proteins. I think it would be delicious with shrimp, steak, and a wide variety of vegetables. … More TUSCAN BIRTHDAY CHICKEN
SMOTHERED HONEY MUSTARD CHICKEN
August 5, 2023
For the past 8 years, since we raise meat birds, I have not had to purchase chicken from the supermarket. With an abundance of chicken in our freezer, I am always looking for new ways to prepare it. This recipe is inspired by a dish that I had at an Outback Steakhouse. It involves marinating the chicken in a homemade honey mustard sauce. The result was a hit in our household and will definitely be part of our meal rotation. … More SMOTHERED HONEY MUSTARD CHICKEN
Baked Pasta with Cheese and Smoked Salmon
February 5, 2023
Not Your Grandmother’s Egg Salad
April 3, 2021
I am not sure exactly how it happens. It may come in the form of a manual, a hardcover book – or in modern times – the password to a secret website. However, I am fairly certain that when one becomes a grandma, somehow you receive underground information on the art of sandwich making. In … More Not Your Grandmother’s Egg Salad
CHICKEN CAPRESE ON A BED OF VEGETABLES
February 14, 2021
“I am one of those who has no trouble imagining the sentient lives of trees, of their leaves in some fashion communicating or of the massy trunks and heavy branches knowing it is I who have come, as I always come, each morning, to walk beneath them, glad to be alive and glad to be … More CHICKEN CAPRESE ON A BED OF VEGETABLES
SAUTEED SWISS CHARD WITH SMOKED SALMON, POMEGRANATE, & ROSEMARY INFUSED GOAT CHEESE
December 27, 2020
“Stories are light. Light is precious in a world so dark. Begin at the beginning… Make some light.”― Kate DiCamillo As I have gotten older, the excitement of New Year’s Eve has lost a bit of its luster. In fact, I do not think I have witnessed the striking of the new year in real … More SAUTEED SWISS CHARD WITH SMOKED SALMON, POMEGRANATE, & ROSEMARY INFUSED GOAT CHEESE
Not Your Grandmother’s Egg Salad
April 7, 2019
I am not sure exactly how it happens. It may come in the form of a manual, a hardcover book – or in modern times – the password to a secret website. However, I am fairly certain that when one becomes a grandma, somehow you receive underground information on the art of sandwich making. In … More Not Your Grandmother’s Egg Salad
Potato Encrusted Fried Chicken
March 8, 2019
Growing up in Crystal Falls in the 70s, with a traditional family structure, cooking was primarily reserved for my mother. She was a stay-at-home mom until my senior year of high school and the only time I remember my dad cooking was on hot summer evenings when he manned the domed charcoal grill. I know … More Potato Encrusted Fried Chicken
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