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......
Monday, April 29, 2024
Sunday, April 28, 2024
Boursin Stuffed Mushrooms #SundayFunday
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.
Friday, April 26, 2024
Birthdays Galore and an extended Weekly Menu
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.
Today is our German son, Max's, birthday. We will celebrate with him very soon when we arrive in Germany. He will spend a few days being our tour guide while we are there. I can't wait!!
Today is also the day we celebrate being blessed with Kirsten, born into Heaven on this date. We went to a Mass this morning in her honor. and tomorrow the choir will be singing at a Mass dedicated to her. I cannot explain the hole left in my heart and life without her being beside me, physically, but I know she is with me constantly.
We will be going out for dinner tomorrow night after Mass. Thursday is our Anniversary. One of our favorite places is a local steakhouse on Thursday nights. They have great food and a wonderful woman who does a great job with vocals serenading while we eat. I think 32 years calls for dinner and dancing.
Friday, the dogs go into the groomer, and I will be prepping for Frank's Birthday celebration on Saturday. Sunday we head slightly north to Bay City for a few days. This is where Frank's naval ship was built and he and his shipmates are having a reunion.
I am sharing a slightly extended Weekly Menu to cover Frank's Birthday Celebration which is going to start off with some Fiesta foods for Cinco de Mayo. There will be no Weekly Menu posted for the following week as we will be out of town.
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Grilled Cheese Breakfast Sandwich and a Book Review #FoodieHolidays
Maple Glazed Bacon, Fried Egg, and Cheese sandwiched between French Bread and Grilled to a golden brown. Breakfast has never tasted this good.
It's National Grilled Cheese Month.....
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
I is for Instant Pot
This delicious bean soup, made in an Instant Pot, requires no soaking or precooking of the beans making it a perfect meal for busy days.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Honey BBQ Chicken and a Book Review
Woohoooo, it's grilling season!!! I love summer meals. During the Fall and Winter, we eat a lot of stews, soups, roasts, pastas, and casseroles. Come Spring and Summer our tastes and meals get lighter. Meats are grilled and placed onto salads or served with sides of garden fresh vegetables.
Sunday, April 21, 2024
Tuna Pasta Salad #SundayFunday
This is not your ordinary Tuna Pasta. Lightly dressed with tons of veggies and extra tuna, this salad is a complete meal in itself.
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Raspberry Jam Coffeecake #CakeSliceBakers
Tender, almond-flavored cake with a swirl of homemade raspberry jam covered in a scrumptious streusel and additional dollops of jam. This cake is amazing!!
It's time for the Cake Slice Bakers........
Friday, April 19, 2024
The Cruellest Month and the Weekly Menu
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Bougatsa inspired by My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 #MoviesandMunchies
Sunday, April 14, 2024
Stir Fry Chicken, Broccoli, and Cauliflower #SundayFunday
Tender, juicy, chicken stir-fried with onion, garlic, broccoli, and cauliflower in a delicious sauce. Serve over steamed rice for a complete meal.
Friday, April 12, 2024
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Enjoying the Hybrid Wines of Old Mission Peninsula #WorldWineTravel
The World Wine Travel group is gathering this month to discuss Hybrid wines. These are wines made by crossing two grapes to make a new varietal. In Michigan, we have many hybrid grapes. Native to our State are Riverbank Grapes, most often used as ground cover or as food for birds and small animals. They can also be turned into jams and are safe for human consumption.
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Poached Halibut in Orange Lemon Sauce and a Cookbook Review #EattheWorld
Tender, white, flaky Halibut Fillets poached in an Orange Lemon Sauce and served over Braised Romaine Lettuce leaves.
H is for Hash
Turn that leftover Corned Beef and Cabbage Boiled Dinner into breakfast the following day with this delicious Hash topped with a Fried Egg.
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Multi-Grain Dinner Rolls and a Book Review #BreadBakers #LitHappens
A combination of Oat Bran, Flax Seed, Whole Wheat, and Unbleached Bread Flour topped with Everything Bagel Seasoning.
Sunday, April 7, 2024
Dirty Shrimp #SundayFunday
Called "Dirty" Shrimp because the buttery beer sauce is "muddied" with herbs. This shrimp is tender, flavorful, and scrumptious.
Friday, April 5, 2024
Sharing a Delicious Cake Recipe and our Upcoming Road Trip North
You don't have to choose between Carrot Cake and Pineapple Upside Down Cake. You can combine them into one scrumptious dessert that will have your family fighting for the last piece.
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Queen Bees....The Round-up #Movies and Munchies
I hosted our Movies and Munchies group this month and chose the movie Queen Bees an older generation rom/com that takes place in a retirement community. It was a lot of fun and everyone who joined in had great reviews. They were also inspired to make some wonderful recipes that I am sharing with you today.
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Mastering the Art of French Hot Chocolate #CooktheBooks
I just finished reading a fun murder mystery starring chef, Julia Child. The novel was purely fiction but portrayed the chef as a good friend of the protagonist in the story.
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Carrot Pineapple Slaw
With only 5 ingredients and 5 minutes, you have a wonderful side salad for whatever you are serving up. Shredded carrots, pineapple tidbits, raisins, mayo, and cinnamon combine for a savory, slightly sweet addition to your dinner.
Sunday, March 31, 2024
Hot Beef Sundae #SundayFunday
Surprise your family with Sundaes for Dinner!!! Tomorrow is April 1. Turn your Sunday Pot Roast leftovers into a fun April Fools Prank with this Hot Beef Sundae......
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Preparing for Easter and a Weekly Menu featuring leftovers
We are now starting the celebration of the Easter Triduum. We start with Mass tonight for Holy Thursday. Friday is a day of sorrow and mourning as we acknowledge that our Savior died, nailed to a cross, to redeem us to everlasting life. Saturday night we will celebrate the Easter Vigil with a Mass and then Sunday is a day of glorious celebration that we will celebrate with a Dinner with family and friends.
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Roast Beef and Stilton Melt inspired by A Fatal Grace
Thinly sliced roast beef, horseradish and stilton blue cheese spread, and peppery arugula snuggled between slices of buttered French bread and grilled to perfection.
G is for Grits
Cheesy Grits topped with perfectly cooked Shrimp, Bacon, and Vegetables, this classic southern dish is comfort food at its finest.
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Friends in Napa; A Book Review #sponsored
I received a pre-release copy of Friends in Napa for review purposes. I am not receiving any monetary compensation for this post. All writings and opinions are strictly my own.
Monday, March 25, 2024
Irish Soda Bread Muffins #MuffinMonday
I baked these muffins up as part of my St. Patrick's Day festivities but they are such a delicious combination of savory and sweet that they need to be made more than just once a year.
Sunday, March 24, 2024
Banana Cream Pie #SundayFunday
Slices of perfectly ripe banana with homemade custard, covered in whipped cream and garnished with more banana slices in a flaky pie shell. Such delicious childhood memories.
Saturday, March 23, 2024
Greek Chicken and the Weekly Menu
Tender chicken breasts marinated in lemon and herbs and then baked in the oven. This entree is easy, healthy, and delicious. I served it with a side of cabbage salad and roasted baby potatoes.
Friday, March 22, 2024
Blood Orange Creamsicle Pie #Spring SweetsWeek
This post is sponsored in conjunction with #SpringSweetsWeek. I received product samples from sponsor companies to help in the creation of the week's recipes. All opinions are mine alone.
Do you have fond memories of Push Ups? You know, those frozen orange creamsicle treats you used to get from the ice cream man. They are wrapped up in cardboard and you push them up past the cardboard wrapper with a stick. They used to be one of my favorites and this fun, delicious cake brought back many fond food memories.
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Banana Rum Cake #CakeSliceBakers
This cake contains very ripe mashed bananas and perfectly ripe candied banana slices. Having rum in the candied banana, cake batter, and frosting this is a rum cake like you have never enjoyed before.
Lemon Cream and Candied Ginger Crepes Cake #SpringSweetsWeek
This post is sponsored in conjunction with #SpringSweetsWeek. I received product samples from sponsor companies to help in the creation of the weeks recipes. All opinions are mine alone.
Tender crepes layered with homemade lemon curd cream and flavored with candied ginger pieces. This is a decadent, delicious spring dessert that would be perfect for Easter or Mother's Day gatherings.
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Croque Monsieur and a Murder at the Matterhorn
Toasted slices of French Bread smothered with slices of Ham, Gruyere Cheese, and Bechamel. Ooh La La......
Monday, March 18, 2024
Holiday Fruit Salad #SpringSweetsWeek
Sunday, March 17, 2024
Asparagus and Herbed Ricotta Tart #SundayFunday
Flaky puffed pastry filled with a creamy cheese filling and topped with crisp asparagus pieces before being draped with prosciutto and baked to a golden brown. Perfect as a light lunch or dinner, as a first course of an elegant dinner party, or as an appetizer at a cocktail party.
Saturday, March 16, 2024
A Perfect Friday Night....Wine and a Book
I recently learned from my friend Evelyn Basile of Fine Wine Buzz that the book Let's Talk About Wine by Steve Ratliff was available for free from Kindle for a limited time. Steve Ratliff was offering this book to any who wanted it but requested that we post a review on Amazon upon completion of the book.
Friday, March 15, 2024
Shepherd's Pie for St. Pat's Day, A Book Review and the Weekly Menu
Ground lamb and tender vegetables in a savory gravy topped with mashed potatoes. This dish is a great alternative for those who don't care for corned beef and cabbage this St. Patrick's Day.
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Cannoli Pie for Pi Day and #MoviesandMunchies
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
F is for Fajitas
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Hot Cross Buns Muffins and a Book Review #BreadBakers
These delicious muffins filled with warm spices and dried fruits and crossed with a citrus glaze will make a great addition to your Easter Brunch.
Sunday, March 10, 2024
Gado Gado #EattheWorld
This Indonesian Salad is dressed with a delicious peanut sauce. It is wonderful with a stirfry or with the Beef Rendang that I am also sharing with you today.
Beef Rendang #SundayFunday
Chunks of Beef slow-cooked in warm spices and coconut milk until fall-apart tender, start off in the slow cooker, and finish on the stovetop thickening the sauce into a glaze.
Friday, March 8, 2024
Lemon Butter Chicken and the Weekly Menu
Chicken cutlets lightly breaded and seared to a golden brown served in a bright, lemony, butter sauce. This delicious dinner is ready in only half an hour, making it perfect for a quick dinner before we had to run out to choir practice, last night.
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Pasta, Wine, and a Cookbook Review #ItalianFWT
Homemade Fettuccine Noodles tossed with Mascarpone, Ricotta, and Fresh Herbs. I opened a bottle of Collezione di Paolo Poggerissi 2021Chianti and a Marco Bonfante 2022 Gavi di Gavi to see which paired better with this dish.
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Mexican Pizza for Taco Tuesday
Crisp Corn Tortillas covered with Refried Beans, Cheese, and chopped Tomatoes then topped with Lettuce, Avocado, and a drizzle of Ranch Dressing.