I love spring, and I'm so happy that it is finally here. To celebrate that, I designed a sugar cookie that's filled with colorful spring flowers. This project is somewhat labor intensive, but it is so much fun. It would be a great project to do with your kids or with friends. Or by … [Read More...]
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Crispy Sautéed Pierogi with Pancetta
Pierogi (pih-ROH-ghee) is a dumpling made of unleavened dough which can be stuffed with a variety of different fillings. It originated in Central Europe and is considered Poland's national dish. Pierogi was brought to America in the early 1900's, and now Americans consume over 31 million pierogi … [Read More...]
Vegetable Ribbon Salad with Feta Cheese
This lovely Vegetable Ribbon Salad is easy to prepare and is perfect for dinner guests. The featured vegetables in this version are zucchini and yellow squash, but you could use other vegetables as well, such as carrots or cucumbers. To slice the squash thinly, I used a mandoline, a wonderful … [Read More...]
Veggie Rice Power Bowl with Curry Vinaigrette
Power bowls, rice bowls, Buddha bowls, whatever you want to call them, they are everywhere. I often shy away from trends, but this is one that I love. I started making this Veggie Rice Power Bowl a couple of years ago, and it is one of our absolute favorite meals. It's a healthy, well-balanced, … [Read More...]
Buttery Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies
There is nothing like the simplicity of a shortbread cookie. I really love this brown sugar shortbread cookie recipe because brown sugar gives it a deeper, more caramel flavor than white sugar does. These delicious cookies are quick to make as well. I have made them from start to baked in less than … [Read More...]
Meyer Lemon Sugar Cookies
I love Meyer lemons. They are basically a cross between a lemon and a mandarin orange. The Meyer lemon started out as a decorative houseplant in China and was brought to the United States by an agricultural explorer named Frank N. Meyer in the early 1900's. They have become popular in recent years … [Read More...]
Easy No Knead Homemade Bread
Have you always wanted to be able to bake bread, but have been intimidated or overwhelmed by the idea of giving it a try? Well, this Easy No Knead Homemade Bread is the recipe for you. This bread is very simple to prepare, makes several loaves, and tastes absolutely amazing. You can store the dough … [Read More...]
Oven Roasted Sausage and Peppers over Orzo
This recipe is one of my favorites because it is easy to put together, can be done ahead, and is fabulous. I have made it many times and it is a family favorite. I adapted it from 5 Dinners 1 Hour. My alterations included adding carrot, changing the spicy mustard to yellow mustard, doubling … [Read More...]
