St. Louis Ribs
Summer may be coming to an end in some parts of the country, but here in the South we had about 5 days of fall and now we’re back to 80s. As my favorite coffee mug says, “Insert Eye Roll…
Perfect, Summery Pasta Salad
Today is the 4th of July and as I write this, I imagine so many families grilling burgers and hot dogs, eating apple pie, hanging out by the pool, and looking forward to setting off some fire crackers. We are…
Pizza with a pocket in there
Watching my daughter get excited to help in the kitchen makes me so happy. I like to think it’s because she wants to be just like her mom and dad, but wearing the cute apron Nana made might also have…
Beef on Weck Mac & Cheese
This recipe takes me home. Beef on Weck is a Western New York staple, mainly found in Buffalo. It’s a sandwich consisting of sliced roast beef on a Kummelweck roll, with au jus and horseradish. A Kummelweck roll is similar…
Mom’s Spaghetti Pie (Take Two)
If you were around for my first blog, this recipe might look familiar. My mom made this often while I was growing up. My guess is because it is a different take on spaghetti while being easy enough to whip…
Grilled Cheese and Hearty Tomato Soup
There’s just something about grilled cheese with a bowl of tomato soup. It warms your soul and brings back childhood memories. I used to hate tomato soup, not going to lie. I used to only dip my grilled cheese in…
Cheesy Chicken, Broccoli, and Rice
I may have gone to Culinary School, but there is nothing wrong with a simple casserole dinner. Especially when you have a full time job and a family to feed. This is one of the easiest things to throw together…
Rustic Potato Soup
Vacationing on a budget makes you plan a lot more than you might normally. I planned out meals and we packed all the ingredients we’d need in a cooler. I even pre-measured the seasonings and put them in bags labeled…
Seared Scallops with Parmesan Herb Risotto
Scallops are one of my favorite things to splurge on. My mom always said while I was growing up that I had expensive taste. I loved scallops, lobster, steak, etc., but I had 3 siblings so it would end up…
Grandma’s Roast Beef Sandwiches
Food memories are powerful. A certain meal can transport you back to your childhood. When I make this meal, all of a sudden I’m a teenager again on New Year’s Day at my grandparents house for their annual open house.…
