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Nestled in the woods of SW Washington with my husband of 25+ years...we love the quiet life outta the hustle and bustle of the city.
I am not a picky eater and will try anything at least once...unless, I smell anchovies :O
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.
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 home.
This is a very festive recipe that will have your family in the mood to salsa dance! Try this quick recipe any night of the week and enjoy the flavors of a margarita, without the hangover the next day. Serve it with some Spanish rice and black beans and you have a delicious meal that is ready in no time.
My favorite recipe of all time. It initally was my Mother's and she made a version very similar to this. There were some items my sister didn't like so she added some of her own touches. Years later I was out of some ingredients so I substituted a few things and voila, here is the resulting recipe. It is creamy, cheesy and spicy all in one. It goes great with black beans and spanish rice. Take it to work the next day too. All your coworkers will be jealous!
These pickles are extra crispy and packed with flavor. Easy as 1...2...3, there will rarely be a commercial jar in your refrigerator ever again.
This Vanilla Cream Frosting is delicious as is - you can even add food coloring to match your party theme. When you're in the mood for something a bit different I've included four variations that are delightfully different.
WOW! My ultimate goal when creating a recipe is to serve up what I call “The Wow Factor”. What is the “Wow Factor”? When my guests say “Wow!”, when they take their first bite then I know it’s a winner! This recipe does just that!
Lemon Curd is a paste which resembles a hot marmalade. It can be made into a mousse by folding it into freshly whipped cream. It is used in tarts and tartletts and may be eaten alone. It is also used on top of shortbread cookies dough before baking.
Sweet potatoes are not just for Thanksgiving anymore! Try these simple roasted sweet potatoes with any main course and you will be wishing the holidays would come a little sooner. These are sweet, like the gooey marshmallow covered kind, but not as bad for you since we use fresh honey to sweeten instead. Toss them up, throw them in the oven, and forget about them for an hour. Enjoy!
This is a super quick, easy and delicious recipe that I whipped up in 10 minutes. Serve with a cold crisp glass of white wine.
Bright with the flavor of lemon, this side dish made with Orzo, a classic Greek pasta, is very simple to make.
My grandfather taught to how to make pasta dough when I was a girl. I later learned how to make raviolis. This is one of my grandfather's favorits things.
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 solution.