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Tagliatelle Ubriacona
An amazing creation from my favorite restaurant in Florence, Italy. Ubriacona (means drunkard in Italian) you can substitute the tagliatelle with anything really even risotto....sooooo good!!
Baked Macaroni and Cheese
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 40 Minutes |
My mom always made this Baked Macaroni and Cheese recipe when I was growing up - we never had the boxed kind. Toss up a salad or steam some broccoli and you have a full meal that is delicious and very comforting.
Saffron Scented Mac and Cheese
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| Prep Time: | 60 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
My family LOVES mac and cheese. So much that I have 5 different recipes for it that I make on a fairly regular basis. This is one that the kids love, but has a bit of a spin on it for the grown ups in the family. Saffron. The kids like that the saffron co…
Spinach Soup
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
This is a simple and satisfying soup to have on a cold fall evening. Enjoy!
Basil Pesto
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 0 Minutes |
My delicious recipe for making pesto with you in mind. At the Farmer's Market the other day I happened upon a steal of a deal on a bunch of fresh picked basil. The smell was heavenly - I knew pesto was going to be whirling in the blender as soon as I got…
Rice Krispy Treats!
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 5 Minutes |
This is such a fun treat for the whole family and so much better than store bought. Enjoy!
Buck's Barbecue Sauce
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
Simmering the sauce and spices insures a deep and rich flavor. Beginning with butter and sautéed onions makes it extra special.
Fried double sweet corn
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
Sweet corn fried in butter and brown sugar. An old family favorite side dish with ham, pork or chicken
Macaroni & Cheese
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
A great dish for potluck dinners. One of the terrific aspects to this dish is you can change it to suit your preferences. To make it more of an entree mix in meats of your choice. Add vegetables such as broccoli and onions to give it more texture.
Crostini
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
Thinly sliced bread painted with olive oil, sprinkled with herbs, garlic powder and salt. Dried herbs can be used in place of fresh.
Kentucky Butter Cake
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 65 Minutes |
This cake, from a family friend, was made with oleo- a.k.a. margarine -but I've replaced it with real butter. This is absolutely sinful and a must try for anyone who loves rich cake.
Mussel Chowder from Shelburne Inn
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
Creamy Mussel Chowder from Shelburne Inn in Seaview, WA; a BnBFinder listed inn.
Oatmeal Cookies
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
These are my boyfriend's favorite cookies. He has never been a big chocolate fan (I know, unthinkable) but these fulfill his sweet tooth. This recipe came from Mary Butler Ringhand, who I believe is my Mother's great aunt. She knows how to make some gr…
Italian Meatless Meatballs
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
This dish was originally given to me by my Italian mother in law as a meatless meatball by using breadcrumbs rather than meat. I took it a step further and added in some bulgar which gave it a meatier texture and was a great healthy substitute for the me…
Shrimp Artichoke Pasta Marinara
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
Shrimp, artichoke & pasta in a red sauce. Delicious and filling, with a side of grilled mozzarella sandwich. Note* Your seafood department usually has large steamed cocktail shrimp. These are perfect to use, because they are not overcooked and all yo…
Theresa's Healthy Breakfast
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
A late morning approach to brunch or breakfast. Either way it is a sure fire delicious combination of healthy eating.
Choco-Mania Cake
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 35 Minutes |
Chocolate obsession can reach a new high with this choc-mania cake recipe from Andon-Reid Inn Bed and Breakfast in Waynesville, North Carolina; a BnBFinder listed inn.
Chimichurri sauce, choripan
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
Chimichurri is the quintessential Argentinean condiment and/or marinade. It can be used as a marinade for a succulent steak, or more simply in the form of churripan. Churripan is everything street food is supposed to be- fast, delicious, and genuine. With…
Idle Hand Bars
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| Prep Time: | 25 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 5 Minutes |
These sinfully delicious peanut butter and chocolate dessert bars are out of this world. As a "sweet" fanatic married to a "salty" fanatic, it's always a struggle coming up with desserts that can be shared and devoured with equal gusto. These bars are the…
Pollo al mattone
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
I love to barbecue, it’s my American side claiming its culinary rights. Whenever I fire the coals and host a backyard cookout, I like to throw a lot on the grill, so besides the classic burgers and franks I usually fuse in some Italian grigliata mista (…
Traditional Southern Cornbread
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 40 Minutes |
A traditional recipe from the South. If you're from outside Dixie you'll notice this recipe doesn't include sugar (Sweet Cornbread). This recipe has been handed down in my family for generations. I had to experiment with the amounts because no one had eve…
Asian Beef Wrapped Asparagus
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 5 Minutes |
A delightful east meets west appetizer.
Penne with broccoli, garlic, and pine nuts
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
The title of this dish may be long but it is extremely quick and easy to make. It is a healthy dish that even your kids will love. You can also add grilled chicken.
Mediterranean Shrimp Quesadilla
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
I was asked to participate in the Red Gold Tomato Bowl 2011. I am on a team with 4 other Wisconsin bloggers trying to beat out Pitt in our own version of the big game! Ths was a recipe I came up with for the contest. I love quesadillas for a game time sna…
Salmon with Cilantro and Garlic over Orzo
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
A wonderfully easy and fresh tasting dish, rich in omega 3's and so healthy.

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