This spiced rum sauce is amazing. It’s an elevated caramel sauce with notes of vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg. I love serving it with my bread pudding, over ice cream, in…

Bugs Bunny isn’t the only one that loves carrots. This vegetable is inexpensive, delicious and versatile. You can serve them as a side dish or transform them into other dishes…

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day and cooking for those we love, I thought I would make the legendary “Engagement Chicken”. Apparently, anyone who makes this delicious and moist chicken…

Lately I’ve been on a maple and brown sugar craze. Sweet on the lips and not on the hips. But, oh how sweet it is! So when I started cooking…

I thought I would throw it way back to the 70’s when 7-Up Pound Cakes were popular. I honestly don’t know why we don’t make them anymore. Delicious on it’s…

Today is World Nutella Day! Oh happy day! Nutella is an unmatched decadent and delicious chocolate and hazelnut spread. It’s so rich and creamy – it’s no wonder it has…

I’ve been on a lemon recipe binge lately, but that’s what happens when you go to Costco and buy a big bag of lemons.  Who can blame me and what’s…

There’s an old saying “man proposes and God disposes” and that was so true for our weekend. We had planned a great outdoor BBQ over Labor Day weekend as the…

During my stop in Carmel, California, I visited the Olivier Napa Valley store and purchased a Meyer Lemon Creme among other items.   This is the best lemon curd I have ever…

Buttermilk Pancakes have that unmistakable tangy flavor and buttermilk makes the batter moist, tender and fluffy! This is the only pancake recipe I’ve made the past 26 years and it’s…

Apples are a year round favorite in my house and an this Classic Apple Crisp is the perfect summer and fall dessert.    I prefer to use a combination of…

I just love these sandwiches.  It’s an easy and crowd pleasing versatile recipe.   You can easily adapted it to any flavor combination or party theme!  Ham and cheese is the…

A hint of sweet and spicy makes this the perfect coleslaw to complement your BBQ menu or fish fry! I love how the country mustard specks look throughout the slaw.…

Most people buy a bunch at a time, but it’s hard to eat all of them – especially when they are overly ripe. That’s the perfect banana for baking so…

I love lemons, I’ll add them to just about anything.  This lemon tart made my taste buds happy, happy!  It was light and smooth in texture with the perfect balance…

Happy birthday America!  I love celebrating the 4th of July at home with family and friends.  My perfect day is by the pool, sipping cold drinks, eating good food and…

This Shrimp Creole recipe has been in my family for over 40 years. Mom used to make it on very special occasions when I was young. About thirty years ago,…