Dessert Recipes

Soft & Chewy Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies
We just returned from an amazing two week vacation at Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia, which (aside from my handy-dandy smart phone) had no in-house internet options. Gah! To many people, the fact that there wasn’t an internet connection simply isn’t that big of a deal. “Oh! I don’t have to check my AOL email… [Continue Reading]
Easy Weeknight Dinners

Easy Dinner Recipes | Juicy Skillet Fried Thick-Cut Pork Chops
I was flipping by Food Network the other day and managed to catch an episode of “Good Eats” where Alton Brown was busy searing a couple of thick pork chops in preparation for a few hours’ roasting in a slow cooker. He had sliced apples and caramelized onions ready to go, along with a pan… [Continue Reading]
Printable Recipes

Grilled Cheese: American Caprese on Whole Wheat | #spon
Grilled cheese sandwiches are a weekend staple in our house, and have been since even before my kids were born. Ooey-gooey cheesy goodness, melted between two pieces of soft bread that’s been toasted just enough to become golden and crispy around the edges – is there anything more comforting? My husband and kids are… [Continue Reading]

Savory Garlic Farro | Side Dish Recipe
Last Thursday was busy, maybe a little busier than normal even. One of those days where all of a sudden it’s after 6:00 PM and thoughts about dinner aren’t even a blip on the horizon. My daughter, who spent all evening outside – until the lights came on – stopped playing with her friends… [Continue Reading]

Lemon Curd Tartlettes | Game-Time Recipe
We’re so close to spring, I can almost taste it! But, we’re not quite there yet; we just had snow showers in Maryland yesterday, for heaven’s sake! In the meantime, I’m going to share one of my springtime recipe favorites, bursting with super tangy and sweet flavor. It’s also perfect for a large gathering… [Continue Reading]

My Take on Martha Stewart’s Recipe for French Toast
In all the years I’ve been cooking breakfast, I have never been able to perfect French toast. It seems simple, whisking the eggs, milk, vanilla together, then letting bread soak for a bit before frying in pan. But my French toast recipe always left me with slices that were too eggy, almost framed with… [Continue Reading]





















