Apple Corn Muffins #MuffinMonday

Savory Corn Muffins studded with bits of fresh apple.  These muffins were perfect with pan-fried pork chops topped with sauteed apples.

It's time for Muffin Monday.......

Grilled Cheese and Avocado Sandwich #SundayFunday

Three types of cheese and creamy avocado stuffed between two thick slices of buttered bread and grilled to ooey, gooey perfection.  Perfect for Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch or a light Dinner.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing Grilled Cheese Sandwiches today.....

Pasta Portofino, A Book Review, and the Weekly Menu

I had almost forgotten about the Dan Armstrong/Oscar Cozy Mysteries until my friend Cam posted a review of 3 books of the series, reminding me that I had fallen behind.  So I ordered Murder in Portofino, the 8th in the series, published in August 2024.

Mixed Berry Lemon Loaf #SpringSweetsWeek

Delightful Lemon Loaf studded with three types of berries and topped with a delicious crumble.  This loaf is perfect for all your springtime celebrations.

Today is the final day of Spring Sweets Week......

G is for Garlic

Skinless, bone in chicken thighs, cooked in a garlic and honey sauce that reduces to a wonderful, sticky glaze.

G is for Garlic.........

Nutella Stuffed Crescent Rolls #SpringSweetsWeek

Looking for a quick and easy pastry for your Easter or Mother's Day Brunch?  Look no further than these no muss, no fuss stuffed Crescent Rolls, requiring only 2 ingredients and 15 minutes.

Welcome to Day 2 of Spring Sweets Week.....

Irish Apple Cake #SpringSweetsWeek

I served this Irish Apple Cake as dessert on St. Patrick's Day but it is a delicious dessert that is perfect for anytime.  Dense, yet moist, stuffed with apple slices and served with a creamy, custard sauce it is a little taste of heaven.

Welcome to Spring Sweets Week......

Greek Lamb Meatballs #SundayFunday

Flavored with Feta cheese and fresh mint, these tender lamb meatballs can be browned on the stovetop and then transferred to a slow cooker to finish cooking in a savory sauce.  Perfect for a large gathering when you want a make-ahead meal.

The Sunday Funday bloggers are sharing lamb recipes today.....

Garlic Butter Salmon and the Weekly Menu

Welcome to Fish Friday, Lenten edition.  Fish Fridays are a constant struggle for me.  My husband likes fish, fried.  He will eat shrimp occasionally, but also prefers it fried.  He will eat scallops once in a blue moon.  He will eat calamari, fried, of course.

So I am constantly looking for fish/seafood recipes that he would like that are a little healthier than the fried foods he prefers.

Orange Blossom Cocktail #Movies and Munchies

This cocktail made with freshly squeezed orange juice,  flavorful gin, and a touch of sweet grenadine syrup is the perfect way to welcome in the Spring.

I was inspired to make this cocktail after watching Wild Mountain Thyme, our Movies and Munchies film for this month.....

Easy Pretzel Ring with Beer Cheese Dip #SundayFunday

This is a super simple way to make pretzels starting with refrigerated biscuit dough.  Make a ring of dough in a cast iron skillet.  Fill the inside with beer cheese.  Bake and serve in the same pan.  So easy and so good.  

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are celebrating St. Patrick's Day.......

Grilled Gruyere and Sweet Onion Sandwich, a Book Review, and the Weekly Menu

I am nearly to the end of the Gamache series written thus far.  Today I am reviewing the 18th in the series, A World of Curiosities.

This book was written in 2022.  There are two more currently available, released in 2024 and 2025.  I look forward to those.

F is for Farro

This colorful, nutritious, and tasty bowl is a perfect Lenten meal.  It is meatless yet hearty and filling with fiber from the Farro, protein from the beans, and vitamins and antioxidants from the vegetables.

F is for Farro........

Swiss Onion Rye Batard #BreadBakers

Delicious, hearty rye bread stuffed with sweet onions and Swiss cheese.  This recipe makes one large Batard or two smaller loaves.

Welcome to the March 2025 edition of Bread Bakers......

Roasted Eggplant Salad #EattheWorld

Roasted Eggplant mixed with diced tomatoes and red onion is a perfect addition to your grazing board.  Schmear it onto crostini, fresh sliced baguette, or crackers and enjoy.

We are traveling to Moldova as we Eat the World......

Panera Copycat Turkey Chili #SundayFunday

This delicious soup is nutritious, filled with lean turkey and tons of veggies.  It is also gluten and dairy-free as is the version offered at Panera Restaurant.  This is my adaptation of their recipe.

Amy of  Amy's Cooking Adventures invited the Sunday Funday Bloggers to share Fast Food Copycat Recipes.......

Nutella Hot Chocolate , A Book Review, and the Weekly Menu

I just finished reading The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods.  It is a fantastical tale of parallel worlds in which a bookshop is the catalyst between the 1920s and modern day.

Celebrating Women in Wine with Delta Airlines #WinePW

 We were traveling to Maui from LA last month.  Our flight was very early and we had been up for a few hours when the food and beverage service began.  I asked for an orange juice and a sparkling wine so I could enjoy a Mimosa with my Biscoff Cookies.

Swedish Meatballs~~Recipe Redo #SundayFunday

Beef and Pork combined with spices to make tender, juicy meatballs in a savory gravy.  I like to serve mine over egg noodles but they are just as delicious over mashed potatoes if that is your preference.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing Meatball recipes today......