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Classic Wedge Salad with Parmesan Peppered Dressing

Posted by Kathy on February 16, 2015

Even in the dead of winter, I long for a salad. Yet, all of those tender spring greens seem like a hazy dream.

This is the time of year when I make wedge salads for my wonderful hubby. He loves them (and truth be told, so do I.) [Read more…]

Turtle Candies

Posted by Roxanne on February 9, 2015

My heart jumped a bit when I turned the calendar into February. Ah, yes…the month of love. It must be part of a divine plan that the month of love lands in the middle of cold and gray. A reason to celebrate is always welcomed in the midst of winter.

Love was truly a celebration during my college years but then my love boat crashed and quite frankly, I wasn’t sure I would ever celebrate Valentine’s day the same way again much less get my boat afloat. Alas, there is a happy ending. After many hits and misses, I met my true love on a commercial airplane (I gave up on boats!). Seat mates who became forever intertwined.

More than 24 years of love later, I thought I would see if my true love truly knew me well. I mentioned that Valentine’s Day was just around the corner and that I would give him the acronym for what my heart desired. [Read more…]

Spiedini Alla Romano recipe

Posted by Kathy on February 3, 2015

My family has a current guilty food passion right now. It really is ooey, gooey good so throw caution aside and dig in.

I love to buy and read cookbooks. I never have enough. Some books quickly become favorites, but Carmine’s Family Style Cookbook is one I will never forget. [Read more…]

Greek Style Chicken

Posted by Roxanne on January 27, 2015

Soups are no longer appealing as dinnertime choices since the weather in the midwest has been unseasonable warm and dry. The northeast part of the U.S. is preparing for the biggest snow storm ever and the midwest hasn’t received enough moisture to moisten a postage stamp. Soups, stews and braising aren’t as appealing when the temps are in the 60s and the dinner menu is becoming monotonous week by week.

Yes, even though we cook and develop recipes on a daily basis, there are still days when I just can’t figure out “What’s for Dinner” and nothing really sounds good. [Read more…]

Hot Corn Dip Recipe

Posted by Kathy on January 20, 2015

January is a great time to snuggle in. Build a fire, turn on the television, work on a puzzle or play a game and just enjoy family time.

Then, suddenly cabin fever hits and it seems it would be fun to plan a game night, movie night or watch a football game and invite some friends. (Yes, that super big football game will be here in a couple weeks and you have to plan something to serve while watching the game or critiquing the commercials.) [Read more…]