It’s almost August, which is National Peach Month! I may have jumped the gun a few days, but Grilled Peach G

Summer in the midwest is unpredictable at best.This summer has been pretty decent so far…….and then….hol

We all have memories of favorite foods and summertime. Fudgesicles are one of those memories for many of us. C

Spicy, shrimpy, veggie goodness….Spicy Shrimp Veggie Tostadas. Bounties from gardens are beginning to appear

The 4th of July is over for another year, and you have beer left. What are you going to do with it??? Honey Be

Once the first of July hits, we are in summer! What is summer without watermelon??? For a new twist on the qui

Quick, easy, and with a smoky, sweet flavor……if this sounds good to you Spicy Sweet Corn Chowder is for yo

I’m not sure I have ever met anyone who doesn’t like tacos?? Crock Pot Street Beef Tacos, easy and time sa

If you need a fancy-schmancy, looks like it came from a fancy-schmancy bakery, look no further! Triple Berry L

Chicken Ranch Pasta Salad with Bacon is a perfect take along for a picnic, potluck, or family reunion. Speakin

When it come to sandwiches, the Italian hoagie is king of the hill. Italian Hoagie Dip may dethrone the king!!

Inspiration comes in many forms. Sometimes all it takes is a new product on the grocery store shelf and BAM…

White Chocolate Salted Caramel Pretzel Crisps satisfied many a craving for me this past week. Chocolate….che

Roasted Cauliflower Croquettes takes roasted cauliflower to the next level. Cauliflower is still the veggie du

Mother Nature is fickle this time of year! Warm and sunny one minute …..rainy, cold and blustery the next…

Calling all campers .........Campfire Cupcakes!! I am not a fan of camping. In fact, my idea of camping is a R

This is the story of Grilled Turkey Pepperoncini Melt. In the restaurant business you always get requests from

When you see something that you think looks delicious and you just have to make it……. Deep Dish Fajita Piz

So you have a can of tuna…..you need lunch, or a light supper….. Tuna Pan Bagnat. Pan Bagnat (pan ban-Yah)

Spring is in the air, although it really doesn’t quite feel like it here in Northern Illinois, so maybe a fr

It’s been awhile since we've made burgers. I love any burger made from ground chicken, and it needs to be sp

Brown Irish Soda Bread with Honey Butter is a nice compliment to any corned beef and cabbage dinner. St. Patri

Chocolate Meringue Pie for dessert? As many couples do, Tim and I have shared special childhood memories, espe

What in the world is mojo sauce? The best marinade for a Mojo Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich! First, just let m

For those of certain faiths the lenten season is here, and that means fish. Spicy Sriracha Crusted Fish Sandwi

Carbs and cauliflower, add a dash of bacon and Roasted Cauliflower Fettuccine with Bacon ……Delish!  There

Cannellini Bean Bacon Spinach Salad came from the question “What the Forks for Dinner?” I really wasn’t

A new twist on one of my childhood favorites......Goulash! Chicken Goulash with Buttermilk Dumplings. Growing

Until last week I had never heard of Tartufo. Was I ever missing out…..Dark Chocolate Pistachio Gelato Tartu

I have been soooo very lazy lately, plus sick………you work at a school and well, lets just say its cootie

In a nod to New England in their bid for the Super Title, I give you Mini Whoopie Pies! The Whoopie Pie is the

Just a few more days and the game of the year will be here! Every game day needs a cheese dip of some type or

With each new year come diet resolutions and the need to still have comfort foods……… Light Swedish Meatb

I’m at it again with my Air Fryer! Air Fryer Buffalo Shrimp Egg Rolls. With the Super Bowl two weeks away, i

Eggcellent is all you can say about Breakfast Egg in a Hole! When eggs are on sale you really are almost force

Who remembers the coffee cake mix that came with its own pan? I remember begging my Mother to buy it for weeke