Today we’re revisiting one of my favorite dishes that my mother used to make…Salad Nicoise…a French version of an antipasto…here is my version of Mom’s Salad Nicoise… Continue reading
Grilled Salad Nicoise
Today we’re revisiting one of my favorite dishes that my mother used to make…Salad Nicoise…a French version of an antipasto…here is my version of Mom’s Salad Nicoise… Continue reading
It’s TACO TUESDAY! Today we’re revisiting one of our family’s favorite taco meals…Pork Soft Tacos…we go back to these again and again because they just can’t be beat! Continue reading

With all the business of the Christmas Holiday I’ve been engaged with so many activities that cooking has not been a priority. Therefore, today I’ll be revisiting a simple salad that I made for Christmas last year. I hope you enjoy it again… Continue reading
Every time we head over to P.F. Chang’s we all fight over the Chicken Lettuce Wraps and end up ordering another one…now I just make my own version at home – it’s even more flavorful with ground pork (in my humble opinion) and everyone has their own plate – so no fighting! Continue reading

It’s almost Christmas! With lots of parties, lunches with friends and charities to attend, I like to have something sweet I can take at a moments notice. I’m not a big baker like Linda, but I do love chocolate, so I make lots of Chocolate Truffles! Not only do I love them, but so does everyone else so, let’s add these to The Cookie Jar!! Continue reading
These Apricot Ginger Carrots are the perfect side dish for any meal…glazed in a tangy sauce with just a hint of a crunch… Continue reading

Who said tasty can’t be healthy! These little veggie bites really pack a flavor punch along with a fiber punch. Using Lima beans as the base, I pureed them up to make a creamy sweet spread. Add some roasted tomatoes and a sprinkle of cheese and you have the makings of a very good and healthy appetizer. Put a little hard boiled chopped up eggs, and this would also make a great breakfast. Continue reading
French Toast is a favorite breakfast in our house. And we also love a good bread pudding. So I’ve combined the two favorites to make a delicious French Toast Bread Pudding. It’s perfect for a weekend breakfast drizzled with a little syrup or for dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream! Continue reading

What a great soup this is for a cold day like today! I made this soup for my kids while they were growing up and they just loved it. Today I made it for my Hubby and the result was the same… He just loves it! Creamy, comforting and just perfect to chase out the chill. Continue reading