• Zucchini Squash Pie

    This zucchini squash pie is perfect for summer and the simple crust is made from scratch, right in the pan! CSA shares over summer tend to have a healthy amount of squash and zucchini. You can only eat so much of that sautéed or grilled, so when I saw a…

  • Extreme Chef = #FoodNetworkFail

    What happens when you mix three professional chefs with dull knives, dust storms, giant sub-zero rooms with ice floors, and kicking cows? Extreme Chef, that’s what. Maybe I simply didn’t pay attention during the promos, or perhaps the show didn’t deliver as promised. But, any way you slice it, the…

  • Weeknight Roast Chicken With Clementines

    Sometimes even a weeknight calls for a roast chicken. It’s true. That’s why this roast chicken with clementines, onions, and garlic, is easy enough to make on a Tuesday night.     I know, I know. It feels like a Sunday meal … one that you’ve worked at for hours.…

  • Rustic Skillet Potatoes With Paprika

    These rustic skillet potatoes with paprika are crispy around the edges and pillowy soft in the center. This recipe’s a great way to stretch a few potatoes to feed a crowd!  Last week at Smith Mountain Lake, the time came to figure out the rest of the meal to go…

  • Pan Seared Striped Bass

    This pan seared striped bass, marinated in an aromatic blend of citrus and herbs, is a simple and flavorful addition to your weeknight meal plan! As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links. Years ago we used to spend a week or two…