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Potatoes and Swiss Chard is one of those recipes that makes me happy. I love meals where there’s protein, starch, and vegetable. This recipe combines starch and vegetable and, that’s a win in my book. Butter, chives, garlic even, cheese in potatoes, yes. I would …
This Grapefruit Cosmopolitan Cocktail is sweet, light, tart and refreshing. It’s the perfect before dinner cocktail. I made this Cosmo in June and used bottled grapefruit juice since it’s not citrus season. I’m excited to make this again in the winter when it’s citrus season. …
Pan poached lemon salmon is so tender and flavorful but most of all easy enough to fix for a busy weeknight. A little broth and lots of aromatics makes this a recipe you would find at a fancy restaurant. This recipe is “shallow poached” which …
I found these beautiful heirloom tomatoes on sale at the grocery store. This red beauty was juicy, delicious, and stunning! The vinaigrette has the perfect blend of sweetness and tang. The fresh herbs add that pop of color and flavor and, they come out of …
Spaghetti Squash Turkey Marinara is an easy and healthy weeknight dinner. Start off by cooking the spaghetti squash in the microwave. Click here for instructions. Here is a video for cooking the spaghetti squash in the Instant Pot. One of the reasons I love this …
Winc is my first foray into a wine subscription. My sweet hubby bought me this as a surprise. I have a 6-month subscription and, I am going to enjoy every month of it! After finishing my happy dance, I sat down at the computer and …
Fresh Peach Frozen Margarita is best when using fresh peaches, which means it’s peach season. Summertime is stone fruit season, and I am so happy. This summer the peaches have been exceptional. A must-have margarita in peach season. This makes me think about Mexican food …
Braised Red Wine Short Ribs is one of those recipes I go to bed thinking about. So tender like it cooked all day. The hardest part is waiting 3 hours for this to cook. These were so tender I did not need my knife. Remove …
Cherry Amaretto Limeade cocktail has a nice balance that is tart, sweet and nutty. Just 3 ingredients to make a fantastic end to a BBQ meal. I always make sure to keep a refreshing pitcher of homemade limeade ready in my freezer at all times. …
Fresh corn and basil salad is a refreshing summer dish that is perfect to take to a potluck or picnic. This dish gets better as it sits so don’t be afraid to make it ahead. When corn goes on sale I skip to the store. …