Welcome to March! It’s my birthday month and the month of Saint Patrick’s Day. I don’t know why I get so excited about Saint Patrick’s Day — I think I just have fond memories of Saint Paddy’s Day from my childhood. Spring is in the air — the days are getting longer, the birds are […]

This could be a side dish OR an appetizer. These Mediterranean green beans can be served piping hot OR at room temperature. . . . And do I dare admit I may have actually enjoyed a serving straight from the fridge? Mediterranean green beans are going to be making a frequent appearance at our dinner […]

Arugula pesto took me by surprise! If they were paying attention, my family will tell you that they have seen me eat “pesto” only a handful of times. I enjoy the heck out of basil, but I can pass up “pesto.”  Strange, right? But . . . arugula pesto is a whole different story! Possibly […]

What can I say?! Roast Beef Bruschetta is one of those appetizers that is so delicious it’s hard to believe how simple it is to make! I give you a recipe for the horseradish cream sauce (horseradish is awesome with roast beef), but honestly, these are delicious with just a little rub of garlic clove followed […]

Don’t you love crispy chicken wings? I do! We tasted, tested, experimented and tasted some more before finding the perfect mix of seasonings and cooking techniques. I started with a recipe from RecipeTin Eats, which was actually pretty awesome on its own. But we like a little more seasonings so I added a bit of […]