When I set out to create this blog it was to display to my friends and family the meals that I was cooking up. I did not want this to take away from the time that I devote to our family blog I manage -- the one that has all the adorable ramblings and musings of life with my husband and two young daughters. Therefore, I do not photograph every step of preparation and some posts do not have the recipe in its entirety or at all.
Mainly, this site is for me to post our kitchen creations and remember the foods we have enjoyed. I hope you enjoy and maybe feel a little inspired as well.
Mainly, this site is for me to post our kitchen creations and remember the foods we have enjoyed. I hope you enjoy and maybe feel a little inspired as well.
Beverages
triple berry-lime smoothies
southern sunshine
peach bellini
chocolate-peanut butter smoothies
blueberry smoothies
limoncello and blueberry cooler
all-american fruit smoothies
mango-raspberry smoothies
garden veggie juice
spinach "green" smoothies
vanilla-orange smoothies
bloody mary
raspberry-peach smoothies
cucumber-honeydew smoothies
breakfast shake
cherry-berry smoothies
papaya-ginger smoothie
spiced wassail
red and blue smoothies
papaya-strawberry soy milk smoothies
cucumber-dill buttermilk
strawberry smoothies
ginger-tea lemonade with basil
mai tai slush
blueberry smoothies II
strawberry-banana smoothies
limoncello spritzers
start-right smoothie
carrot cocktail
southern sunshine
peach bellini
chocolate-peanut butter smoothies
blueberry smoothies
limoncello and blueberry cooler
all-american fruit smoothies
mango-raspberry smoothies
garden veggie juice
spinach "green" smoothies
vanilla-orange smoothies
bloody mary
raspberry-peach smoothies
cucumber-honeydew smoothies
breakfast shake
cherry-berry smoothies
papaya-ginger smoothie
spiced wassail
red and blue smoothies
papaya-strawberry soy milk smoothies
cucumber-dill buttermilk
strawberry smoothies
ginger-tea lemonade with basil
mai tai slush
blueberry smoothies II
strawberry-banana smoothies
limoncello spritzers
start-right smoothie
carrot cocktail
Appetizers
goat cheese toasts
cheese-stuffed dates with prosciutto
sweet potato hummus
red pepper cheesecake
italian fried olives
chunky guacamole
garlic-scented gouda cheese with caraway seeds
roasted garlic hummus
bruschetta with frisee, prosciutto, and mozzarella
pecorino romano with apples and fig jam
crostini with gorgonzola, honey, and walnuts
Snacks
energy bars
hot and spicy nuts
pantry trail mix
easy fresh fruit
make-your-own energy bars
muffin pan snacks
pick-me-up bars
fruit kebabs with yogurt dipping sauce
herbed soy snacks
power-packed oat bars with cranberries, apricots, and pumpkin seeds
maple pecan bars
granola bars
trail mix bars
sweet chili soy snacks
sesame-ginger soy snacks
fruit sundae cones
tropical fruit and peanut mix
Sandwiches
bacon and egg sandwiches
mandarin chicken salad sandwiches
classic blt
open-faced tomato sandwiches with herbs and creamy tofu spread
roast beef
curried chicken salad sandwiches
avocado mash
pastrami on rye
portobello sandwiches
sassy tailgate sandwiches
chicken and egg double-decker
waldorf chicken salad sandwiches
grilled turkey and cheese sandwich
tuna melt
crunchy chicken salad sandwiches
panino alla margherita
ricotta with apricots and honey
cranberry turkey salad sandwiches
turkey, muenster, and cranberry sandwich
ham and cheese sandwich
club sandwich
crunchy tuna sandwiches
chicken and sun-dried tomato
tuna melt II
ham 'n cheese bites
muffins with creamy scrambled eggs
sunflower sandwiches
tomato melt
greek-yogurt and vegetable sandwiches
tuna with tomatoes and corn
fancy tuna salad sandwiches
toasted ham and cheese muffins
egg
mandarin chicken salad sandwiches
classic blt
open-faced tomato sandwiches with herbs and creamy tofu spread
roast beef
curried chicken salad sandwiches
avocado mash
pastrami on rye
portobello sandwiches
sassy tailgate sandwiches
chicken and egg double-decker
waldorf chicken salad sandwiches
grilled turkey and cheese sandwich
tuna melt
crunchy chicken salad sandwiches
panino alla margherita
ricotta with apricots and honey
cranberry turkey salad sandwiches
turkey, muenster, and cranberry sandwich
ham and cheese sandwich
club sandwich
crunchy tuna sandwiches
chicken and sun-dried tomato
tuna melt II
ham 'n cheese bites
muffins with creamy scrambled eggs
sunflower sandwiches
tomato melt
greek-yogurt and vegetable sandwiches
tuna with tomatoes and corn
fancy tuna salad sandwiches
toasted ham and cheese muffins
egg
Soup
chicken and corn chowder
thyme chicken noodle soup
homemade tomato soup
chicken soup with rice
beer-spiked cheddar cheese soup
steamy creamy tomato soup
carrot soup
pasta e ceci
tomato soup with pancetta
alphabet minestrone
twice-baked, fully loaded baked potato soup
kim's vegetable beef soup
chicken, artichoke, and cannellini bean spezzatino
minestrone soup with beans
tuscan white bean and garlic soup
spaghetti soup with soup crackers
mediterranean beef stew
chicken noodle soup
green-as-grass spinach soup
lentil and bean curry soup
refried beans with bacon
thai-style chicken soup
hearty tomato soup with lemon and rosemary
autumn root vegetable bisque
beef and cannellini bean minestrone
cheese tortellini in light broth
black bean soup with kielbasa
tortellini chicken soup
pumpkin soup
100 carrot-ginger soup
thyme chicken noodle soup
homemade tomato soup
chicken soup with rice
beer-spiked cheddar cheese soup
steamy creamy tomato soup
carrot soup
pasta e ceci
tomato soup with pancetta
alphabet minestrone
twice-baked, fully loaded baked potato soup
kim's vegetable beef soup
chicken, artichoke, and cannellini bean spezzatino
minestrone soup with beans
tuscan white bean and garlic soup
spaghetti soup with soup crackers
mediterranean beef stew
chicken noodle soup
green-as-grass spinach soup
lentil and bean curry soup
refried beans with bacon
thai-style chicken soup
hearty tomato soup with lemon and rosemary
autumn root vegetable bisque
beef and cannellini bean minestrone
cheese tortellini in light broth
black bean soup with kielbasa
tortellini chicken soup
pumpkin soup
100 carrot-ginger soup
italian vegetable soup
beef and butternut squash stew
chicken-noodle soup supper
autumn greens soup
white bean and chicken chili
beef and butternut squash stew
chicken-noodle soup supper
autumn greens soup
white bean and chicken chili
Salad
chicken caesar salad
pesto macaroni salad
caesar dressing
minestrone pasta salad
fruit salad with yogurt dressing
honey ginger citrus salad
c salad with tomatoes and herbs
roasted beet and arugula salad with goat cheese and avocado
arugula salad with fried gorgonzola
pasta shell salad with chicken and corn
carrot nut salad
cantaloupe, red onion, and walnut salad
tossed green salad
turkey pasta salad with honey and soy dressing
pecorino and bean salad
orange, grapefruit, and avocado salad with creamy avocado dressing
the creepiest salad bar
shredded brussels sprouts salad
southwest pasta salad
pesto macaroni salad
caesar dressing
minestrone pasta salad
fruit salad with yogurt dressing
honey ginger citrus salad
c salad with tomatoes and herbs
roasted beet and arugula salad with goat cheese and avocado
arugula salad with fried gorgonzola
pasta shell salad with chicken and corn
carrot nut salad
cantaloupe, red onion, and walnut salad
tossed green salad
turkey pasta salad with honey and soy dressing
pecorino and bean salad
orange, grapefruit, and avocado salad with creamy avocado dressing
the creepiest salad bar
shredded brussels sprouts salad
southwest pasta salad
tossed salad surprise
mustard potato salad
greek pasta salad
tuna pasta salad
greek chicken salad
fresh spinach salad with bacon and cider vinaigrette
carrot and cucumber salad
white bean and tuna salad
baked caprese salad
roman summer salad
chicken with asparagus pasta salad
tossed salad
roasted red potato salad
summer tomato salad with tarragon-dijon vinaigrette
tangy spinach salad
italian caesar salad
jiggly fruit salad
corn salad
chicken salad with corn, pasta, and cherry tomatoes
summer squash pasta salad
chicken pasta salad with cherry tomatoes and pesto
grilled asparagus and melon salad
italian pasta salad
cherub's couscous salad
chicken spinach pesto pasta salad
farfalle pasta salad with broccoli and pearl onions
white beans and wilted spinach salad
confetti couscous saladmustard potato salad
greek pasta salad
tuna pasta salad
greek chicken salad
fresh spinach salad with bacon and cider vinaigrette
carrot and cucumber salad
white bean and tuna salad
baked caprese salad
roman summer salad
chicken with asparagus pasta salad
tossed salad
roasted red potato salad
summer tomato salad with tarragon-dijon vinaigrette
tangy spinach salad
italian caesar salad
jiggly fruit salad
corn salad
chicken salad with corn, pasta, and cherry tomatoes
summer squash pasta salad
chicken pasta salad with cherry tomatoes and pesto
grilled asparagus and melon salad
italian pasta salad
cherub's couscous salad
chicken spinach pesto pasta salad
farfalle pasta salad with broccoli and pearl onions
white beans and wilted spinach salad
spinach salad with citrus vinaigrette
chef's salad with ham and cheese
chicken caesar pasta salad
crunchy salad
winter salad bowl with orange dressing
Vegetables/Sides
pickles
pineapple coleslaw
wild west corn
lemony potato hash
roasted bell peppers for salads, sandwiches and pasta
herb-seasoned vegetables
baked beans
asparagus and parmesan cream pastry
cinnamon-sweet potato fries
lentils with ginger, beets, and herbs
carrot "fries" with basil
dutch green beans
sweet and spicy coleslaw
broccoli, feta cheese, and rice strudel
creamy vegetable orzo
grilled portobello mushrooms with tomatoes and fresh mozzarella
oven chili fries
cooked greens
basic polenta
parmesan potato wedges
basic risotto
Bread
strawberry bread
homemade hamburger buns
pane alla grillia (grilled bread)
oatmeal biscuits
parmesan-garlic breadsticks
souper-sausage cornbread
pineapple coleslaw
wild west corn
lemony potato hash
roasted bell peppers for salads, sandwiches and pasta
herb-seasoned vegetables
baked beans
asparagus and parmesan cream pastry
cinnamon-sweet potato fries
lentils with ginger, beets, and herbs
carrot "fries" with basil
dutch green beans
sweet and spicy coleslaw
broccoli, feta cheese, and rice strudel
creamy vegetable orzo
grilled portobello mushrooms with tomatoes and fresh mozzarella
oven chili fries
cooked greens
basic polenta
parmesan potato wedges
basic risotto
Bread
strawberry bread
homemade hamburger buns
pane alla grillia (grilled bread)
oatmeal biscuits
parmesan-garlic breadsticks
souper-sausage cornbread
Muffins
apple and carrot muffins with maple syrup
cheesy muffins
mini chocolate chip muffins
apple and raisin bran muffins
date and raisin muffins
honey bran muffins
carrot and pineapple muffins with vanilla bean cream cheese frosting
Breakfast
sausage, egg, and cheese breakfast tacos
maple pecan oatmeal
bacon and egg quesadillas
pumpkin spice oatmeal
egg tortilla casserole
banana nut waffles
salsa breakfast tacos
cinnamon rolls from scratch
banana nut oatmeal
dutch baby with berry syrup
whole wheat apple waffles
chorizo breakfast tacos
peaches 'n cream oatmeal
berry breakfast bread pudding
pumpkin chocolate chip waffles
bacon, avocado, and cheese breakfast tacos
cinnamon swirl oatmeal
tomato-basil quiche
half whole wheat pancakes
ham and swiss breakfast wraps
slow cooker raisin oatmeal
mini sausage quiches
oatmeal pancakes
bean and cheese breakfast tacos
cranberry oatmeal
zucchini-tomato frittata
apple cinnamon pancakes
sausage eggwiches
Brunch
double-dipped challah french toast with warm poached orange syrup
confetti cheese omelet
egg and cheese bake
silver-dollar sausage patties
egg and broccoli casserole
ham quiche biscuit cups
easy cheese broccoli quiche
cheesy apple chunk bagels
bacon "candy"
quinoa crunch with seasonal fruit and yogurt
grandma's griddle cakes
bacon quiche
creamy old-fashioned oatmeal
cheese and green onion omelet
Lunch
chicken chunks on a stick
whole grain naan with homemade pizza sauce
sweet-and-sour chicken noodles
finger-picking chicken balls
chicken quesadillas
baked parmesan chicken fingers
maple pecan oatmeal
bacon and egg quesadillas
pumpkin spice oatmeal
egg tortilla casserole
banana nut waffles
salsa breakfast tacos
cinnamon rolls from scratch
banana nut oatmeal
dutch baby with berry syrup
whole wheat apple waffles
chorizo breakfast tacos
peaches 'n cream oatmeal
berry breakfast bread pudding
pumpkin chocolate chip waffles
bacon, avocado, and cheese breakfast tacos
cinnamon swirl oatmeal
tomato-basil quiche
half whole wheat pancakes
ham and swiss breakfast wraps
slow cooker raisin oatmeal
mini sausage quiches
oatmeal pancakes
bean and cheese breakfast tacos
cranberry oatmeal
zucchini-tomato frittata
apple cinnamon pancakes
sausage eggwiches
Brunch
double-dipped challah french toast with warm poached orange syrup
confetti cheese omelet
egg and cheese bake
silver-dollar sausage patties
egg and broccoli casserole
ham quiche biscuit cups
easy cheese broccoli quiche
cheesy apple chunk bagels
bacon "candy"
quinoa crunch with seasonal fruit and yogurt
grandma's griddle cakes
bacon quiche
creamy old-fashioned oatmeal
cheese and green onion omelet
Lunch
chicken chunks on a stick
whole grain naan with homemade pizza sauce
sweet-and-sour chicken noodles
finger-picking chicken balls
chicken quesadillas
baked parmesan chicken fingers
sticky drumsticks
chicken drumsticks with barbecue sauce
chicken and broccoli stir-fry
mini muffin pizzas
15-minute pizzas
lasagna roll ups
italian stuffed shells
chicken drumsticks with barbecue sauce
chicken and broccoli stir-fry
mini muffin pizzas
15-minute pizzas
lasagna roll ups
italian stuffed shells
Dinner
pumpkin tortellini
cabbage patch supper
potato crust vegetable pizza
sweet & sour meatballs
orange-honey pork chops
vermicelli & vegetable bake
easy tostada pizzas
chicken and the works
venetian "mac and cheese"
lemon spaghetti
robyn's perfect pitza
linguine with butter, pecorino, arugula, and black pepper
pot roast
poor man steak
corn and beans with dumplings
little thimbles sciue' sciue'
company chicken
pork roast prepared cajun pot roast style
red wine-marinated beef fondue
chicken joy bundles and rice
pork chop cheddar bake
grilled cornish hens
beef stir-fry
rigatoni with creamy mushroom sauce
little alphabets with butter and parmesan
hawaiian pork chops
tortellini with kidney beans
beef brisket prepared cajun pot roast style
grilled tuscan steak with fried egg and goat cheese
rib-eye steak with black olive vinaigrette
fettuccine and chicken ragu
farfalle with turkey sausage, peas, and mushrooms
veggie-filled quesadillas
chicken crunch
cheese-spaghetti and spinach
lasagna bechamel
penne a la carbonara
individual pizza pies
monster burgers
baked ham with ginger-apricot glaze
mexican-style pasta bake
tomato-basil pizza
pizza di spaghetti
linguine with chicken ragu
pork fajitas
stuffed bell peppers
sirloin with rosemary and mushroom gravy
hoisin beef & edamame noodles
lemon chicken with capers
sweet and spicy greek meatballs
"new york steak house" fillet of beef with chunky dijon cream sauce
cabbage patch supper
potato crust vegetable pizza
sweet & sour meatballs
orange-honey pork chops
vermicelli & vegetable bake
easy tostada pizzas
chicken and the works
venetian "mac and cheese"
lemon spaghetti
robyn's perfect pitza
linguine with butter, pecorino, arugula, and black pepper
pot roast
poor man steak
corn and beans with dumplings
little thimbles sciue' sciue'
company chicken
pork roast prepared cajun pot roast style
red wine-marinated beef fondue
chicken joy bundles and rice
pork chop cheddar bake
grilled cornish hens
beef stir-fry
rigatoni with creamy mushroom sauce
little alphabets with butter and parmesan
hawaiian pork chops
tortellini with kidney beans
beef brisket prepared cajun pot roast style
grilled tuscan steak with fried egg and goat cheese
rib-eye steak with black olive vinaigrette
fettuccine and chicken ragu
farfalle with turkey sausage, peas, and mushrooms
veggie-filled quesadillas
chicken crunch
cheese-spaghetti and spinach
lasagna bechamel
penne a la carbonara
individual pizza pies
monster burgers
baked ham with ginger-apricot glaze
mexican-style pasta bake
tomato-basil pizza
pizza di spaghetti
linguine with chicken ragu
pork fajitas
stuffed bell peppers
sirloin with rosemary and mushroom gravy
hoisin beef & edamame noodles
lemon chicken with capers
sweet and spicy greek meatballs
"new york steak house" fillet of beef with chunky dijon cream sauce
Seafood
sauteed red snapper with raspberry vinegar
whole-grain spaghetti with lemon, basil, and salmon
fillets maltaise
polenta-crusted shrimp with honey mustard
baked tilapia fillets
tequila grilled shrimp with tequila sunset tomato sauce
poached salmon with asparagus, herbs, and baby greens
crabby crab cakes with cilantro sour cream sauce
salmon and tomato mayonnaise
pasta with shrimp and avocado
ligurian fish stew
saffron orzo with shrimp
pastina with clams and mussels
baked crab rangoon
fish delight
broiled salmon with garlic, mustard, and herbs
toasted ciabatta with shrimp, tarragon, and arugula
parmesan fish sticks
sauteed scallops with bok choy and snow peas
smoked salmon and cream cheese
zesty fish stick tacos
Sauces/Spreads/Dips/Dressings
marinara sauce
pecan spread for bread
hamburger cheese dip
creamy dill dip
basil pesto
homemade spaghetti sauce
red pepper dip and baked pita chips
bearnaise sauce
fresh fruit dip
hidden-vegetable tomato sauce
bechamel sauce
creamy cheese spread
creamy applesauce dunk
mustard sauce
teriyaki sauce
green and red salsa
pumpkin applesauce
homemade salsa fresca (fresh salsa)
it's a brie's fruit dip
layered black bean dip
chili-cheese taco dip
creamy garlic and white bean dip
feta & herb dip with crudites
roasted red pepper and walnut dip
chili-cheese dip
whole-wheat pita chips with mascarpone-chive dip
spring vegetable dip
artichoke dip with pretzels
quick "french dressing"
whole-grain spaghetti with lemon, basil, and salmon
fillets maltaise
polenta-crusted shrimp with honey mustard
baked tilapia fillets
tequila grilled shrimp with tequila sunset tomato sauce
poached salmon with asparagus, herbs, and baby greens
crabby crab cakes with cilantro sour cream sauce
salmon and tomato mayonnaise
pasta with shrimp and avocado
ligurian fish stew
saffron orzo with shrimp
pastina with clams and mussels
baked crab rangoon
fish delight
broiled salmon with garlic, mustard, and herbs
toasted ciabatta with shrimp, tarragon, and arugula
parmesan fish sticks
sauteed scallops with bok choy and snow peas
smoked salmon and cream cheese
zesty fish stick tacos
Sauces/Spreads/Dips/Dressings
marinara sauce
pecan spread for bread
hamburger cheese dip
creamy dill dip
basil pesto
homemade spaghetti sauce
red pepper dip and baked pita chips
bearnaise sauce
fresh fruit dip
hidden-vegetable tomato sauce
bechamel sauce
creamy cheese spread
creamy applesauce dunk
mustard sauce
teriyaki sauce
green and red salsa
pumpkin applesauce
homemade salsa fresca (fresh salsa)
it's a brie's fruit dip
layered black bean dip
chili-cheese taco dip
creamy garlic and white bean dip
feta & herb dip with crudites
roasted red pepper and walnut dip
chili-cheese dip
whole-wheat pita chips with mascarpone-chive dip
spring vegetable dip
artichoke dip with pretzels
quick "french dressing"
Dessert
kolachky
baps (browned apple patties)
ambrosia dessert
island gelatin mold
dolores' rice pudding
peach tart tatin
chocolate-banana terrine
rum apples
cream scones
chocolate panna cotta with amaretto whipped cream
ricotta with vanilla-sugar croutons and berry syrup
vanilla ice cream with blueberries and sliced strawberries
frozen chocolate bombe
Pie/Tarts
apple cream pie
whisky-pecan pie
sour cream-apple pie
sweet potato pie
deluxe lemonade pie
fresh strawberry pie
bourbon pie
chocolate-crusted chocolate tarts
uptown lime tarts with raspberries
Cookies
chocolate anise biscotti
my favorite chocolate chip cookies
oat, raisin, and sunflower seed cookies
gingersnap cookies
loaded oatmeal cookies
chewy oatmeal raisin cookies
gingerbread cookies
grandma's tea cookies
chocolate-topped linzer cookies
sugar cookie shortcake
flourless peanut butter cookies
Candy
almond butter crunch
Bars/Brownies
lemon tea bars
halloween brownies
Cake/Cupcakes
baps (browned apple patties)
ambrosia dessert
island gelatin mold
dolores' rice pudding
peach tart tatin
chocolate-banana terrine
rum apples
cream scones
chocolate panna cotta with amaretto whipped cream
ricotta with vanilla-sugar croutons and berry syrup
vanilla ice cream with blueberries and sliced strawberries
frozen chocolate bombe
Pie/Tarts
apple cream pie
whisky-pecan pie
sour cream-apple pie
sweet potato pie
deluxe lemonade pie
fresh strawberry pie
bourbon pie
chocolate-crusted chocolate tarts
uptown lime tarts with raspberries
Cookies
chocolate anise biscotti
my favorite chocolate chip cookies
oat, raisin, and sunflower seed cookies
gingersnap cookies
loaded oatmeal cookies
chewy oatmeal raisin cookies
gingerbread cookies
grandma's tea cookies
chocolate-topped linzer cookies
sugar cookie shortcake
flourless peanut butter cookies
Candy
almond butter crunch
Bars/Brownies
lemon tea bars
halloween brownies
Cake/Cupcakes
mocha latte cupcakes
peanut butter cup cupcakes
brown sugar fudge cake with chocolate cream-cheese frosting
aruba chocolate cake
pumpkin cupcakes with chocolate frosting
layered angel food cake
whiskey cake
vanilla birthday cupcakes with strawberry buttercream frosting
vanilla buttercream wedding cupcakes
chocolate cayenne cupcakes
blackberry-cornmeal cupcakes
pb & j cupcakes
crispy marshmallow cupcakes
orange-walnut olive oil cake with sweet yogurt
smores cupcakes
pineapple upside-down cornmeal cake
birthday cupcakes (white cake with wedding cake frosting)
strawberry shortcakes
banana cupcakes with honey-cinnamon frosting
cookies and cream cupcakes
pumpkin cupcakes with cream cheese frosting
rainbow sprinkles birthday cupcakes
peanut butter cup cupcakes
brown sugar fudge cake with chocolate cream-cheese frosting
aruba chocolate cake
pumpkin cupcakes with chocolate frosting
layered angel food cake
whiskey cake
vanilla birthday cupcakes with strawberry buttercream frosting
vanilla buttercream wedding cupcakes
chocolate cayenne cupcakes
blackberry-cornmeal cupcakes
pb & j cupcakes
crispy marshmallow cupcakes
orange-walnut olive oil cake with sweet yogurt
smores cupcakes
pineapple upside-down cornmeal cake
birthday cupcakes (white cake with wedding cake frosting)
strawberry shortcakes
banana cupcakes with honey-cinnamon frosting
cookies and cream cupcakes
pumpkin cupcakes with cream cheese frosting
rainbow sprinkles birthday cupcakes
