
Cocktail Time: Writer’s Tears Irish Whiskey
Since March is just a few days away – and St. Patrick’s Day will be upon us, I wanted to…

Herby Red Potato Salad
Let’s dispel a myth right now: Potato salad is not just for summer picnics! I love potato salad and just…

Creamy Chicken Puttanesca
I love spicy dishes. I love zip and a piquant punch in my food. Puttanesca should be right up my…

Haricots Verts Rôtis à la Vinaigrette à la Moutarde (Roasted Green Beans with Mustard Vinaigrette)
For me, roasting vegetables is always my preferred method. Their vibrant colors remain intact, you get a little extra sweetness…

Cinnamon Satin Shortbread Bars
Happy Valentine’s Day! If you’re looking to whip up something easy – but unexpected for your sweetie – check out…

Hah’Apple Pie Pizza
My mom had three brothers and my dad had a brother and a sister – which then yielded many cousins! …

Burrito Bowls
This riff on a fajita is super fast and easy – and lends itself to many variations. You can vary…

Shrimp Topped Deviled Eggs
Living in Saratoga Springs allow us to visit many different eateries almost right outside our front door. It’s fun to…

Monk’s Chicken
Full disclosure – this recipe was inspired by a restaurant in Loudonville, NY – D’Raymond’s. It was there that I…

Polpette di Pollo (Chicken Meatballs)
Chicken Parmesan is one of my favorite things in the world to eat. I was incredibly surprised when I made…

Sleep-Over Eggs
This is a great make ahead brunch or hearty breakfast dish. I have to admit though – it could be…

Super Fudgy Chocolate Cherry Bread Pudding
This bread pudding is very easy to make and is a perfect ending to a Sunday brunch – or to…

Black Bean Soup
My husband has told me that this is, if not his favorite thing I make – is in the top…

Double Trouble Lasagna
I call this Double Trouble Lasagna because I include both a ricotta filling and a béchamel sauce along with the…

Cream of Tomato with Apple Soup – Apple? WHAT?
A great by-product of doing a blog is chatting about it with friends and family. During the natural course of…

Super Soup!
The origin of the recipe was inspired by an ailing spouse whom, I thought, would benefit from a nourishing warm…