Summertime—and in my dreams it is supposed to be lazy and easy. Why isn’t that always the case? Last week I was in North Carolina to attend a special wedding, then we took a couple days to explore the beauty and foods of Charleston, SC. Now home and back to a busy work schedule as Roxanne and I finish up a book manuscript. Wonderful times, yes! Lazy—far from it. It is time for easy, summer recipes! [Read more…]
Stop! Do not push your slow cooker to the back of the cabinet just because summer is coming. Caramelized onions are one of my favorites, especially for summer cooking, and your trusty Crock Pot makes an easy-peasy big bunch.
What do I do with caramelized onions? Let me count the ways. Top grilled burgers. Grilled steaks. Grilled chops. Grilled pork tenderloin. Smoked brisket. Pizza and flat breads of all kinds. Sandwiches. Crostini. Dips. Quiche. Salad. Pasta salad. Vegetable tarts. Need I keep going? [Read more…]
Is it time for strawberry shortcake? Or strawberry pie? Or just eating strawberries fresh, one after another? Yes to all of these, but one mark of the strawberry season for me is a batch of strawberry hand tarts. [Read more…]
Do you love Brussels sprouts? It seems people either love ‘em or hate ‘em. This recipe is the reason I love them. [Read more…]
I suddenly had an obsession for a cake out of my past and realized it was perfect for this time of year. So, I baked it, loved it and then I could hardly wait to share it with you.
For some reason, citrus flavors like orange and lemon are great flavors when the weather cannot make up its mind if it is winter or summer. Orange tastes fresh and to me, just seems perfect for spring. This Glazed Orange Pound Cake is ideal for Mother’s Day (yes, it is coming), a spring pot luck event or an upcoming picnic. [Read more…]
