I am lucky to have a daughter with a cherry tree. Normally this tree is very prolific and I am the happy recipient of all the bounty it provides. This year was rather sparse. It only provided enough cherries for this delicious crisp so we savored every bite.
Your husband just came home from the neighbor's house and tells you he invited him to come for dinner in an hour, you quickly pull another steak from the freezer and throw together this amazing dessert using whatever fruits you have in the refrigerator. Voila!! A great finish to your dinner in less than an hour's time.
Next time you have company for breakfast or brunch, serve this fun Blueberry Muffin Cake instead of individual muffins.
This pulled pork, seasoned with Cara Cara oranges and chili powder is made in a slow cooker, making it perfect for serving at your next gathering without heating up the house.
Pork Tenderloin marinated in lime, olive oil, and spices grilled to perfection and topped with a fresh cherry salsa.
Crispy flatbread topped with creamy gorgonzola, sweet figs, and delicate prosciutto. A perfect appetizer at your next gathering on the deck or patio.
I just completed the next three books in the Gamache Series by Louise Penney. The first review is the sixth book in the series, Bury your Dead.
It's Summertime throughout the northern Continents, so we try to beat the heat by breaking out the grills. If we were visiting or living in Italy that might mean Spiedini. Spiedini translates to skewers. Any meat or item can be used. If it is on a skewer it is Spiedini.
This amazingly delicious salmon is tender, marinated and glazed in an Asian sauce before and during grilling, and then topped with a Blueberry and Pineapple Salsa.
There is nothing that I love more than coming home from the Farmer's Market and using the fresh bounty that I just purchased. Today's recipe uses fresh asparagus, sweet tomatoes, and young zucchini tossed with some Boursin cheese and topped with shredded Parmesan. So good and so easy.....
Tender delicate Crepes stuffed with Vanilla Creme and topped with Homemade Blueberry Compote. Perfect for Breakfast or Dessert.
July is National Blueberry Month.......
Tender, white-meat chicken cutlets fried to a crispy golden brown and served with a savory, sweet-hot, onion sauce.
This easy pasta salad starts with prepared ravioli and is perfect for your picnic pot-lucks. Dressed in a sweet Italian vinaigrette instead of a mayo-based dressing it can withstand some time outdoors in the heat.
This classic Cajun dish is as easy to make as it is delicious. I used jalapeno peppers instead of green bell peppers for a little added punch.
This stir fry is quick, easy, and delicious. It is a colorful, fun way to eat a rainbow for a quick midweek meal or on the weekends when you have been out playing all day.
I am still having fun with my new outdoor pizza oven. My latest pizza was inspired by leftovers that I had in my refrigerator from these Southwest Chicken Foil Packets.
Are you a Snickerdoodle Cookies fan? You are going to ADORE this cake. It has all the flavors you love and takes only minutes before it is ready for the oven.
These Pork Chops are seared to a delicious golden brown before being smothered in a creamy mushroom sauce.
M is for Mushrooms......
This fresh-picked Strawberry platter featuring a chocolate dip that starts with Greek yogurt is a perfect summertime snack, appetizer, or dessert.
I was inspired to make this dip after watching Wonka, our Movies and Munchies film this month.
Tender Baby Greens, topped with Fresh Peaches, Plump Blueberries, Roasted Beets, Creamy Feta and Crisp Walnuts dressed in a Balsamic Vinaigrette.
Tomorrow is Flag Day. That is a great occasion to serve up this Red, White, and Blue Berrcuterie Tray. Of course, you can serve this all summer long, but it is especially fun on Memorial Day, Flag Day, and Independence Day.
This Jalapeno Popper Pizza has all the flavors you love in the deep-fried appetizer in pizza form. Fun as an appetizer but hearty enough for a meal.
This Costa Rican Taco is filled with shredded beef and then deep-fried to golden perfection. It is a popular street food that you can enjoy in your own home in whatever country you live.
This delicious dinner is cooked in a foil packet on the grill for a complete, no-fuss meal that can cook while you lounge in the pool.
Start your morning with a burst of energy. This Avocado Toast topped with slices of tomato and a poached egg will have you raring to go for whatever you have planned this weekend.
I enjoyed this breakfast on Thursday morning while planning my weekly menu before heading out for a hike.
This full-bodied red wine from Spain is made with Tempranillo grapes providing spicy notes combined with summer fruit. It has a high alcohol content (14.5%) and was strong enough to stand up to deep-fried taco ticos with which I served it.
This is my 9-year-old granddaughter's recipe for Lemonade that is the perfect amount of sweet and tart.
You don't have to buy that expensive premade trail mix that has you picking out the things you don't like. You can open up your pantry, filled with everything you love, and make your own in a minute or two.
If you are of a certain age, you might remember this dish from your childhood. It was popular in the 50's and 60's. It is easy, delicious, and quick to make.
We returned from an amazing whirlwind WWII tour of Germany and France on Wednesday. We enjoyed seeing the sites of the cities. This was interspersed with visiting the historical towns of Berlin, Nuremberg, Dacchau, and the Beaches of Normandy.
These muffins were inspired by the novel, North Woods, which I had chosen for our Lit Happens Book Club.
This delicious summery cocktail starts with Meyer Lemons for a wonderful sweet/sour treat.
This hearty, one-pot meal starts with leftovers. When I am planning my Weekly Menu and Roast Pork is on it, I often include this delicious soup as a second dinner during the week.
Tender yellow cake studded with strawberries, slathered with a lemon soak and then topped with a strawberry whipped cream frosting. I threw on some sprinkles as it was my daughter, Jessica's, birthday cake and that calls for a celebration!
Fresh Strawberries, Frozen Banana, Pineapple Juice, and Greek Yogurt combine to make a scrumptious, refreshing smoothie. Perfect for Breakfast or a post-workout snack.
My friend, Sid of Sid's Sea Palm Cooking, is not only an amazing cook who has written several cookbooks including Nibbles and Bites which I reviewed for you in 2018 but she has now ventured into fiction with the release of her first book, Yank my Chain.
These cake-like cookies sprinkled with cinnamon sugar remind me of Snickerdoodles with the cinnamon sugar sprinkled on top before baking.
I was inspired to make these cookies while listening to the 3rd book in the Red River Valley Series, "A Land to Call Home".
These little pop-in-your-mouth treats are a cross between a muffin and a sausage patty. They are the perfect addition to your Mother's Day Brunch.
Often called ‘The Lafite of the Languedoc,’ the iconic Mas de Daumas Gassac estate has been praised by top critic Hugh Johnson for setting “an example of excellence.” It’s a delicious blend of Grenache Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and Viognier.
Boneless, skinless, chunks of chicken marinated in warm spices before being basted with a fruity sauce while being grilled to a perfect deliciousness.
Don't let the name fool you. This delicious nut and fruit studded bread is not just for Easter, it is a perfect addition to your Mother's Day Feast or Sunday Brunch.
This recipe makes enough for a gang. It is a complete one-pot meal chock full of chicken, sausage, rice, and vegetables.
Take the ease of refrigerator cinnamon rolls from the tube and combine them with the fun of monkey bread. You will have a lot of happy faces around your Brunch table.
Feliz Cinco de Mayo.
Celebrate with this delicious, lightened-up Taco Salad using ground turkey instead of ground beef.
The Sunday Funday Bloggers are having a Fiesta!!!
Crumbled pork sausage, wild mushroom mixture and Boursin cheese flavored with Garlic and Chives is the base for this Quiche that creates its own crust as it bakes.
These muffins filled with sausage, spinach, and cheese, are the perfect grab-and-go breakfast and work just as well when you want to enjoy a leisurely breakfast with a cup of coffee once the others have grabbed theirs and gone......
These mushroom caps stuffed with Boursin and Parmesan Cheeses are a great start to a party by themselves or as part of an appetizer buffet.
We have been busy celebrating around here. April and May are busy months for us. Last week we had 3 children with birthdays.
We didn't get to celebrate with Chuck this year as he lives in Virginia but his birthday was yesterday and we did get to sing to him by telephone.