Life's too short to not enjoy what you cook. grow and drink.
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 …
Refreshing white wine spritzer is the perfect summer sipper. It’s light, crisp and refreshing. I’ve found a couple of cocktails using white wine, but this is the simplest. This spritzer only uses 2 ingredients, it can’t get any easier than that. A spritzer can be …
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 …
This vodka cherry sour cocktail is super easy to make. It is a tart and sweet cocktail that’s perfect for your next brunch. I have fallen in love with the Deep Eddy vodka brand! So, using the Deep Eddy Lemon is a no-brainer. It has …
Using the cast iron skillet makes the skin on these chicken thighs so crispy. The sauce is really rich and tangy. What makes this chicken thighs mustard cream sauce recipe special is that it uses 2 types of mustard. I served this with roasted fingerling …
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 …