Cookies

Lemon ‘Swig’ Sugar Cookies

When my friend Molly shows up to a youth baseball practice with cookies in a cellophane bag,  tied with a ribbon...I knew it was going to be good!   These cookies are a perfect mix of sugar, lemon, and goodness.  The texture is buttery and smooth.  The frosting compliments the cookie better than most.  Can… Continue reading Lemon ‘Swig’ Sugar Cookies

Breakfast · Sweet

Cinnamon and Sugar Sweet Rolls

I admit it.  Baking with yeast takes it up a notch.  The Easter Bunny prepared this yummy treat for our family.  When a recipe can be started the night before, I am all in.   Cinnamon and sugar is a win win.  Add a serving of bacon or sausage, done and done. High Five!  These… Continue reading Cinnamon and Sugar Sweet Rolls

Main Dish · Poultry

Baked BBQ Chicken

This recipe is outstanding.  Bragging rights for the best and easiest BBQ chicken start here. The extra step in marinating before baking makes it all worthwhile.  I never knew baked chicken could be so yummy.  The smoked paprika gives the chicken a subtle smoky flavor.  If you don't have that ingredient, invest now.....as we use… Continue reading Baked BBQ Chicken

Desserts

Eclair Dessert

Seriously delicious.  At a recent get together,  MJ knocked it out of the ballpark with a sinful dessert.  Anything that remotely resembles an eclair....I'm in. I feel confident that it was made with full strength fat and sugar, although a low-calorie version might be worth a try.  Layered desserts can be fun.  It involves no baking… Continue reading Eclair Dessert

Breakfast · Sweet

Dutch Baby Pancakes

Need a special treat for a weekend breakfast?  Get out your favorite seasoned iron skillet or purchase one and start a whole new world of cooking.   I felt super special recently when a friend made these for my son (age 12) and I.  Chris served these pancakes (cooked in the oven, but more like thicker… Continue reading Dutch Baby Pancakes

Cocktails

Rosemary Lemonade

During my recent travels, I met interesting people and along the way found that they have memorable recipes. Nothing says Summertime like a good old fashioned lemonade.  Nothing says spruced up and unforgettable lemonade like Rosemary Lemonade.  Heather treated us to this delightful beverage at a recent porch illumination over the 4th of July in the Pacific… Continue reading Rosemary Lemonade

Pasta

3 Cheese Stuffed Pasta Shells

There is something about stuffed pasta shells that sounds fancy and hard. There is something about making them that is easy and fun.  It's economical and great made ahead.  My first love is taking something to friends that maybe they don't make themselves.  It's hard, as most of my friends are excellent cooks.  I have… Continue reading 3 Cheese Stuffed Pasta Shells

Cakes · Desserts

Chocolate Fudge Marshmallow Goodness

The weather must warm up!  Spring is around the corner and I need to get out of the kitchen soon.  The downside is my backside,  The upside is that I have tested some of the best recipes that are now some of my favorites.  I have been blessed to share them with friends going through… Continue reading Chocolate Fudge Marshmallow Goodness

Cakes · Desserts

Strawberry Brownies

Cooking for friends this week, I searched for something outside of my box.  I love desserts that stand alone and also good with a good cup of morning joe. This is a different version of Strawberry Cake.  First, it's dense.  Second, it's easy with minimal ingredients. There are two ways you can make this.  I… Continue reading Strawberry Brownies

Crock Pot · Soups

Hearty Hodgepodge Soup

We are clinging onto Winter.  Therefore, we welcome a couple more soups to add to the menu.  At my house, we call this the rotation.  The rotation of things that will warm our bones.   I love so many things about this soup.  The simplicity, the heartiness, the rich flavor.  I also love my friend,… Continue reading Hearty Hodgepodge Soup