Yesterday, we had a houseful of relatives over to make Christmas cookies (over 75 dozen!) Throw in some OSU football, our niece's 20th birthday dinner and yet another viewing of Pitch Perfect - and viola! We had the makings of a fantastic day-long …
Slow Cooker Pork Loin with Apple Cider
This recipe is so easy I almost didn't post it here. But then it turned out so good - even better the next day (!) - I figured "what the heck, maybe someone else will enjoy it, too." So here you go... By the way, I used one of my favorite …
The 4 Natural Enemies of Olive Oil
Did you realize olive oil is a perishable fruit juice? I guess I never really thought about it. Don't get me wrong, olive oil has been a staple in my kitchen for years. I just never gave much thought to it, other than reaching for it pretty …
Dill and Lemon Steamed Salmon
Need a super fast week-night dinner? You can't miss with this simple steamed salmon recipe. The best part? You can get it on the table in under 10 minutes! For a nice flavor boost, try it with my Sweet and Spicy Salsa recipe. Dill and Lemon …
The Organized Gardener
Let me be clear up front - the title of this post is not referring to me. :) At least not this year. My new husband and I moved in together a few months ago - and between work and kids and... life... I don't think I've ever been so busy. Which …
Morels & Goat Cheese Bruschetta
This is easily one of my all-time favorite recipes. My close friend Sandy served this as an appetizer years ago and I've never forgotten how fabulous it was. Unfortunately, Morels are only in season for a very short time each spring. This is when …
Gardening from a Clean Slate
The last year has brought some big changes for me... I got married, became a stepmom to 3 really great girls, lost two of my three beloved elderly dogs... and moved to a new area. Okay, it's not really "new" - I grew up here, but left 25 …
Roasted Pear & Blue Cheese Salad
Sweet roasted pears, decadent creamy blue cheese, and peppery arugula are perfectly complemented by a balsamic vinegar reduction to give this salad incredible flavor. Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Serves: 4-6 Ingredients: 4 …
Soups On! Spiced Butternut Squash And Apple Soup
Even though summer isn't quite over here in northeastern Ohio, the recent string of cooler days has me thinking ahead to the even cooler days to come. Fall is about crisp days, beautiful scenery, favorite sweaters, football games - and comfort …