Recipes
Orange Glazed Salmon!
I struggle with Salmon! I want to eat it because of the healthy punch of Omega 3 it delivers, but I have to camouflage it due to the strong flavor compared to many other fish varieties. Many years ago I spotted this apricot-glazed salmon in the prepared food section...
Fresh Blueberry Pie
If you like blueberries you'll love this delicious Blueberry Pie! I've been making Fresh Blueberry Pie for 28 years, and it has become our family favorite! This is not your traditional baked blueberry pie made with rolled pie crust; rather it is fresh (no baking...
Mexican Stuffed Peppers
Sweet bell peppers create such a bright and beautiful rainbow of colors! I had so much fun just taking pictures of them for this recipe! Stuffed peppers are a long-time classic meal, but I wanted to mix things up from my original recipe and give them a Mexican...
Pan-Seared Scallops with Spicy Fig Jam
Certain fruits pair so beautifully with meats and fish and help jazz up a meal with their sweet burst of flavor! Figs make a great companion to scallops and in this recipe, I turned up the heat by adding Fresno Peppers to the jam. Two peppers create a medium spice,...
Garlic Crostini
As a Celiac, I spent many years missing a good crusty bread until Schaar came out with their amazing Baguette! You have to bake it for a few minutes to get the crust crispy but it's worth the extra time. One of my goals is to create my own Gluten Free Baguette...
Potato Leek Soup, Hold the Heavy Cream!
My Grandmother made one mean soup and the funny thing is she often used whatever random vegetables we happened to have in the fridge on a given day. The result was always delicious! (Check back for Grandma's After School Soup when school opens hopefully in the Fall...
Healthy Sautéed Greens
We all know the amazing health benefits of dark leafy green vegetables, but liking them is another story for some people. Swiss Chard and Spinach are on my go-to list because I love both of these nutrient-packed greens. Beet greens are another great option that I...
Spicy Fig Jam
If Fig season could last all year I would be very happy! The season is so brief and this delicious fruit has so many uses. Last year our local grocery store Wegmans, created these gorgeous charcuterie platters and cheese boards decorated with beautiful figs for the...
Chicken Piccata
This is one of my favorite recipes that looks much harder then it really is! This has become a regular weeknight meal at our house, but it's dressed-up enough to create an elegant meal when entertaining. I like a good short-cut when cooking, so I am truly grateful to...
Pancetta Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
If you're looking for a tender cut of meat that doesn't empty your pockets try a Pork tenderloin! It's an inexpensive yet elegant option for entertaining, as well as an easy family meal. 1 tenderloin will typically feed 3-4 people , but if you have big appetites in...