My grandmother used to spend hours creating her incredible potato soup. It was always my favorite. That’s saying something because she made so many phenomenal dishes. Her soup tasted like heaven in a bowl. But geeze I am a busy working woman! So, I came up with a way to make it easily and taste…
My grandma taught me everything meatloaf! People either love it, or hate it. But there are secrets to creating a noteworthy meatloaf. My paternal grandmother lived with us and I was so blessed to learn from her. First, vegetables make the loaf moist. All kinds of veggies! I honestly use whatever I have on hand,…
When your husband’s family is from Michigan, you have to love fresh blueberries! I honestly thought all blueberries were the same until I picked them fresh in Michigan. Oh em gee!!! What a difference. Fresh Michigan blueberries are sweeter and have a creamier texture. They make this appetizer even more special if you can find…
The best comfort food always comes from a crockpot… I love to take my time and make fancy, shmancy food. However, there are occasions when I just don’t have the time. This recipe is so easy and just so satisfying. Not only that, it makes the whole house smell so yummy. Yet another crockpot plus!…
The quintessential southern chicken salad 🙂 Most southern women have a chicken salad recipe handed down from their grandmother. Me? Not so much, so I created this one on my own. I do switch it up a bit using different nuts and fresh herbs in season, so feel free to use it as a starting…
Beets – you either love ’em or hate ’em. I choose love 🙂 The only way I ever had beets as a child was pickled. But as an adult, I started experimenting with different preparations and discovered I love them roasted and with all sorts of yummy combinations. Not to mention, the health benefits of…
Get out your tall chef’s hat – It’s time to make your kitchen smell like a Hibachi grill! This dish is such a hit at our house. My husband is a Hibachi lover and would eat fried rice 3 times a day if he could. I make a big batch of this and we eat…
My grandmother taught me her secrets of the corn! She always made the corn dishes that made people ask, “who made the corn?”. It was always THAT great. One of the things she would do every summer was to buy a bushel (or two) of corn at a farmer’s market, shuck it, cut the kernels…
Love burgers but trying to eat healthier? You won’t even miss the beef with this recipe! I remember the first time I made these for my husband. He literally turned up his nose at me when I told him I was making turkey burgers for dinner. After that dinner he not only called his mother…
The secret is in the sauce! And this one has white wine, garlic and tomatoes. That’s right, to coin a phrase, this recipe is kicked up a notch! Dare I say this makes sausages elegant? Time to impress your friends… Use whatever peppers you want or have on hand. I love using different colors and…