Lemon Garlic Hummus

My daughter, Meghan, recently was home for a visit and whipped up a batch of this homemade lemon garlic hummus recipe for a family gathering. I thought it would make a great addition to a Super Bowl party spread and asked her to write down the recipe. Meghan’s thoughts and recipe follow: Homemade is better! […]
Spicy Baked Three-Cheese Mac and Cheese

Welcome to the Virtual Book Club—Culinary Version. I join three bloggers during the fourth week of each month to share our interpretation of a different book. On Thursday, we share a home-decor related post and follow on Saturday with a culinary post, both inspired by the month’s book. Father of the bride This month’s book […]
Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe

Welcome to the Virtual Book Club—Culinary Version. I join three bloggers during the fourth week of each month to share our interpretation of a different book. On Thursday, we share a home-decor related post and follow on Saturday with a culinary post, both inspired by the month’s book. Anne of Green Gables This month, our […]
The Best Deviled Eggs

This is my mother’s recipe, and everyone always says they are the best deviled eggs they have ever had. They are savory and get a spicy kick of flavor from a special ingredient! Welcome to the Virtual Book Club—Culinary Version. I join three bloggers during the fourth week of each month to share our interpretation […]
Easy Homemade Beef Stew

This easy homemade beef stew is tasty and makes a great meal for a chilly evening. Welcome to the Virtual Book Club—Culinary Version. I join three bloggers during the fourth week of each month to share our interpretation of a different book. On Thursday, we share a home-decor related post and follow on Saturday with […]
Chocolate Mocha Cheesecake

This decadent chocolate mocha cheesecake combines rich flavors of chocolate and coffee and is infused with a nutty almond taste. Virtual Book Club I’ve joined three blogging friends for a monthly virtual book club. On the fourth Thursday of the month, we share a home-decor post inspired by our book. This month’s selection was Murder […]
Vegetarian Chili

A spicy, vegetarian dish using fresh ingredients Chili is often thought of as a good meal for a cold fall or winter evening. It’s warm and spicy and feels like good comfort food. I’ve served traditional chili for get togethers around a fire pit on a chilly (ha!) fall evening. But chili doesn’t have to […]