I was craving an omelet for breakfast so I went in search of ingredients. I found some asparagus, grape tomato

Can you believe that I have never had a parsnip before?  I found a nice recipe on Epicurious  that I adapted

It was a very cold and rainy day today so I decided to roast a chicken for dinner. There is just something so

We were headed out of town for the weekend to camp at the Oregon coast in our motor home with friends.  The w

I found this recipe on Cinnamon Spice & Everything Nice  and had to make it immediately   I loved the

My kids are big fans of mashed potatoes and they are always very happy when I serve them with dinner. I decid

I served this side dish with the Italian Meatloaf and they paired nicely together.  I have only used kale in

I was craving meatloaf so I decided to try a new recipe from Michael Chiarello instead of my usual meatloaf re

We had friends over for an Oktoberfest celebration and I decided to make a German potato salad.  I found this

We are finally having cooler weather here in Portland and since it was in the 60's and very windy, I decided t

All of my favorite ingredients in one dish!  I had leftover taco fixings in the refrigerator so I decided t

If you read my blog then you know I am intimidated by yeast.  There, I've said it, baking bread scares me.  

I found this recipe in a recent Everyday Food that looked perfect for my kids.  I adapted it a bit by halving

I found this recipe in the September 2012 issue of Cooking Light and I couldn't wait to make it.  It took ver

I made this for breakfast yesterday and I absolutely loved it.  I was craving a Peasant's Omelet and a frit

I had leftover tapenade to use up as well as some French bread so I decided to make a panini. I added a bit of

This is my new favorite pasta and I can't wait to make it again.  I found this in an old Everyday Food and de

I wanted to find a rice recipe that was quick and easy.  I adapted this recipe from The Kitchen Witch a littl

My husband dropped my son off at a buddies house yesterday for a sleepover and came home with a large fillet o

I made this for lunch and I am telling you, it was SERIOUSLY delicious!  I loved the sweet tomatoes and caram

I wanted to make a special treat for the kids today but I didn't want to go to the store.  I finally found th

I am sorry I didn't post my normal Monday recipe but I was feeling terrible on Sunday with a nasty headache, s

I was recently sent the new Taste of Home Best Loved Recipes cookbook.  It is full of 1,485 different recipes

What a mouthful that title is!  I found this recipe on Myrecipes and couldn't wait to make it.  This chicken

I wanted to serve a salad with the Italian Chili and the Parmesan-Corn Bread Muffins so I went in search of fi

I wanted to make corn bread muffins to serve with the Italian Chili but decided to add a little Italian twist

We finally had a cool day today in Portland.  It was cloudy, cool, and a much needed break from the heat! I f

I found a recipe for pork chops on Simply Recipes that I couldn't resist.  This recipe took some time to make

We were having friends over for dinner and my daughter really wanted to make dessert.  After looking through

I saw this recipe on The Pioneer Woman site and decided it would be pair nicely with the Razor Clams and Straw

I loved every single thing about this beautiful salad.  I was surprised to find that I enjoyed the combinatio

Amazing.  That is the word I would use to describe these delicious cookies. I found this recipe on The Curvy

I wanted to make a nice veggie to go with the Cilantro-Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa and the Southwestern Ri

I found this recipe on Fine Cooking and couldn't wait to make it to serve with the Cilantro-Lime Chicken with

I am back from a long and exciting weekend in our motor home touring the Oregon Coast.  We had a fun filled t

I wanted to serve a light salad to pair with the Summer Veggies with Pasta and Shrimp so I decided to do a sim