Hot Reuben Crock Dip

Hot Reuben Crock Dip
Linda and I are only two of three sisters. Our third sister is the dip master – as in she loves to make dips. She has her go-to dips as we all do and this Reuben Dip is one of them… Sort of…??? Actually, I changed it because I was taking it to an outdoor pool party and I didn’t want to ask the hostess if I could use her oven on a hot day to heat my dip. This got me thinking of how I could make it in a way that it could just stay hot without putting out the hostess. By starting with the base of a Bechamel I was able to keep it warm for a long time and still have a consistent texture. It worked great and was a hit at the party! Sometimes you just have to think outside the box! Continue reading

Minty Blueberry, Cucumber & Creamy Goat Cheese Salad

Minty Blueberry, Cucumber & Creamy Goat Cheese Salad
If you have a Wegmans in your area you’ve seen a version of this salad before. I’m not a fan of store bought dressings, I love to make my own. When recipes call for a brand of dressing I go off the grid.  I also believe that every recipe can be made even better. Well, I took the idea of blueberries and cucumbers from a picture and made it my own! It was a huge hit with my family and a real winner in my book! Great for the 4th of July, great for summer, great for parties and great for you! Continue reading

Hoisin Plum Sauce Turkey Burgers With Broccoli Wasabi Slaw

Hoisin Plumb Sauce Turkey Burgers With Broccoli Wasabi Slaw
I like to eat Turkey Burgers, but they need a little help with moisture and flavor. This summer I’m going to experiment with ground turkey so here we go…this combo had the perfect amount of spice, salt & sweet with a lovely glaze that forms as you cook it. The Broccoli Wasabi Slaw was quick, healthy and delicious! Continue reading

Chicken Cordon Bleu Mac & Cheese

Chicken Cordon Bleu Mac & Cheese
If you remember my post about the Chicken Cordon Bleu Stuffed Shells, I told you… If you have some mixture left over don’t throw it away! I’ll be using it another way in a post coming up soon. Well, this is it. I froze what was leftover, but if you are making it without the leftovers, here’s how… I made it for the girls at my Hubby”s office for lunch and they said it was the best Mac & Cheese they ever had!!! Yay!!! Continue reading