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. […]

This post contains affiliate links, which means as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases !  xoxo As far as ice cream goes, very rarely will you find me straying from chocolate . . . But this strawberry ice cream was just the flavor I was looking for to go with some fresh lemon-basil […]

The clocks sprang forward not long ago. The days are longer. The birds are chirping. And our lemon tree is loaded! Naturally, I’m thinking spring – Strawberries – lemons – lemon cookies – lemon cookies with strawberry ice cream. Right?  Isn’t that how your brain works?! And basil!  Add basil, I told myself…   The […]

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 […]