East Tennessee Caviar Dip

When the kids were young we used to vacation at the beach with my college roommate Diane Stultz Hall and her four children. One of the challenges when you have 7 children eating chips and dip is to get them … Continue reading

Mini Ham and Cheese Omelets

Perfect for those mornings when you are rushing out the door to school or work this breakfast is healthy and will get you on your way! Prepared the night before, these mini omelets can be refrigerated and reheated in the … Continue reading

Caramelized Vidalia Onion and Mushroom Quiche

I don’t know if this ever happens to you, but it seems like every time I make a recipe calling for a pie crust I don’t have time to make one or I can’t find one in the freezer. Sometimes … Continue reading

Banana Streusel Pound Cake

I never know what to do with bananas that get too ripe. Some people say to put them in the freezer and save them to make banana bread but you can only give away so much banana bread before people … Continue reading

Balsamic Tuna Salad

For a light lunch try this deconstructed tuna salad. Containing tuna, fresh vegetables, and kalamata olives this salad has a variety of colors, flavors and textures. Ready in just 10 minutes, it is a healthy alternative to mayonnaise laden tuna … Continue reading

Dark Chocolate Ganache Tart with Caramel Filling and Oreo Crust

Dark Chocolate Ganache Tart with Caramel Filling and Oreo Crust Crust 1 package Oreos with chocolate filling1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted Process Oreos in a food processor fitted with a metal blade until finely crushed or place Oreos in a … Continue reading

Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup with Crispy Cornbread Croutons

Perfect on a cold winter’s night this comforting soup is creamy, cheesy and delicious. The cornbread croutons add a welcome crunch. I have often taken this soup to mothers of newborns who need a comforting touch after many sleepless nights. … Continue reading

Thai Jasmine Coconut Rice

How does a family start with one goldfish and end up with a 50 gallon fish tank full of fish? I’m sure we’re not the only family this has happened to. Doc, the three children and I attended the annual … Continue reading

Roasted Chicken Breasts- For soups, casseroles and other recipes calling for cooked chicken

I think it happened in the 1980’s. Somehow chicken breasts with bones and skin became passé. The thinking at the time was boneless skinless chicken breasts had fewer calories and were convenient. For a long time, I went along with … Continue reading