I love words that are euphonious! Puttanesca is certainly one of those words. This was the scandalous pasta of its time with its sauce name! This isn’t an old Italian…

This enchiladas recipe is on a short rotation list with my family. The filling is so delicious, you could even eat it as a dip! I love how creamy and…

This must be one of the best pasta dishes I’ve made. My mouth is watering as I think about this dish. It’s a restaurant quality meal fitting for any special…

Pour me somethin’ tall an’ strong, make it a “Hurricane” before I go insane. It’s only half-past twelve but I don’t care. It’s five o’clock somewhere. ~ Alan Jackson This…

With all the fall decorations out and Labor Day around the corner, I couldn’t help myself and I started playing around with the classic Chex mix snacking treat! Is it…

I love family style dinners. With our crazy schedules it’s hard for everyone to sit down during the week at 6:30 p.m. to share a meal. That’s why weekends are…

Lately I’ve seen so many beautiful pictures of Charleston on Instagram and I was inspired to put together this simple Charleston Summer Soirée. Charleston is such a dynamic city filled…

Ahh, sweet tea! The perfect refreshing and satisfying summertime drink. A southern classic that is sipped slowly and enjoyed so many ways. I adapted this recipe from Chef Emeril Lagasse…

I love roasting vegetables and these Brussels sprouts are over the top delicious. The perfect side to any main course. Start by dicing about 5 slices of bacon and cooking…

I saw this Peach Tart on Instagram and I knew I had to make it. This is a family recipe from Amanda Hesser, CEO and co-founder of Food52 and part…

There’s nothing quite as comforting as southern cooking. Just the words conjure up pleasant images of grandmas in their kitchens slow cooking Sunday dinners for large families. It’s hearty comfort…

This is my back pocket pasta recipe, the one I go to after a full day of errands and the family is hungry. I literally throw this together with a…

If there’s something I’ve learned from The Barefoot Contessa, is that you don’t have to cook everything when entertaining. I like to take that advice a step further and say,…

I’ll always associate this cake with my sister who has been an avid baker since her Easy Bake Oven days. Remember those? She quickly graduated and began baking in the…

It is so wonderful to share and celebrate family and new beginnings. On this night we celebrated my cousin Olga’s daughter-in-law, Taelor, as she started a new chapter in her…

I’ve been away for about a month dealing with some health issues, but I’m on the mend and ready to get back into the kitchen. I wanted to start by…

Caribbean drinks just feel like a getaway in your own back yard! I love this watermelon version for summer backyard gathering. It’s cool, colorful and refreshing! Whenever I make a…

Peaches are in season! When I made my way to the produce department I could smell the peaches. I couldn’t help myself, I knew I had to buy some. As…

Sauces are a wonderful way to complement any dish – be it savory or sweet. This particular fruit sauce is my absolute favorite. The tartness of the raspberry is well…

I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve made this cheesecake and variations of it for family, friends and sometimes total strangers. It’s truly a foolproof recipe and technique that…

These scones are R-I-D-I-C-U-L-O-U-S-L-Y DELICIOUS. Were my caps on? You bet! They deserve a shout out. I adapted the recipe from Pam Anderson’s recipe published in US Weekend from 2006.…

Shrimp Scampi is one of those dishes that come together easy yet look so elegant. After a day of laundry, cleaning and testing recipes, I was looking forward to this…

I think Europeans in general have the right approach to eating – rich foods, small bites, great wine and good company. I love traveling and learning how different cultures eat…

This is the best mashed potato recipe and technique. The results are creamy, rich and fluffy mashed potatoes. Just perfect. You can easily adapt it and to make garlic mashed…

This is a dish made for a king. Literally. Veal Oscar was created in honor of Sweden’s King Oscar II using his favorite ingredients. Since then, many variations have been…

This sauce is a rich, buttery and decadent sauce that perfectly complements a variety of dishes. Hollandaise Sauce elevates meat, poultry, eggs and even potatoes! Try it on Steak Oscar,…

Why spread regular butter on anything when you can spread a savory butter packed with flavor? Butter is a great blank canvas to get creative and these compound butters significantly…

This isn’t even a recipe, it’s more like a method. Over 30 (cough) years ago, a coworker brought a delicious pasta salad to an office potluck. The basic recipe was…

Summer and grilling just go hand in hand like lemon and garlic! You know I love to cook and bake with lemons. It’s such a bright flavor, it truly makes…

I’ve been eating Ambrosia Fruit Salad as long as I can remember. It was a very popular recipe in the 70’s with mostly pantry items you kept on hand. The…