Summer! Long days, blistering heat, crowded seaside towns, never ending supply of fresh fruits and vegetables, grilling outside while the dogs romp in the yard — . . . trips to Greece . . . What?!!! Yes – these chicken skewers are inspired by our trip to Athens and Santorini. I mean, our amazing trip […]

Fresh asparagus is in season and our lemon tree is practically falling over from the weight of all the lemons – Lemon chicken pasta puts all those flavors together with a creamy sauce.   As Jeff’s sis would say, there’s a certain amount of “orchestration,” needed to make sure this meal hits the table piping hot. […]

This post contains affiliate links which mean as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases ! Fajitas for everyone! Shrimp fajitas is a brilliant meal. The shrimp and veggies cook together in the oven in no time flat. It’s easy to serve shrimp fajitas family-style — The pan goes straight from oven to table. […]

How many variations to a Shepherd’s Pie would you guess there are? To bake in a shell or not.  Beef or lamb. Vegetable combinations. Mushrooms? So many decisions.   I waded through several Shepherd’s Pie recipes and decided to start with one I found on Womanista.  I made a couple of small changes.  Winner! Let […]

I started to fantasize about this gorgonzola pasta sauce — a combination of creamy gorgonzola, tender chicken, and walnuts — after a recent trip to Sicily with Jeff. We stayed at Wine Relais Feudi del Pisciotto in Niscemi, along the southern portion of Sicily. Niscemi is a remote town – a couple hours’ drive from […]