Mediterranean Risotto– makes 10 servings 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice1 1/2 cups diced onion2 tablespoons olive oil3 teaspoons minced garlic2 teaspoons kosher salt1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper3/4 cup dry white wine (pinot grigio)One (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with … Continue reading
If you’ve ever had a Labrador retriever you know how much they love the water. We would take our dog, Lucy, to the lake and throw tennis balls or anything that would float and she would retrieve it. At some … Continue reading
Bumble Berry Cheesecake Pie has the ease of a pre-made graham cracker crust with two layers of filling. One layer is cheesecake and the other layer is a mixed berry pie filling. I love this recipe for several reasons. You … Continue reading
Southwestern Fiesta Cups with Creamy Avocado Sauce Creamy Avocado Sauce1 cup sour cream1 avocado1/4 cup fresh lime juice1/3 cup mayonnaise1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and roughly chopped1 bunch cilantrokosher salt to taste1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Thoroughly wash and … Continue reading
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between ice cream and gelato? Gelato is denser than ice cream because it has less fat. Ice cream is typically made with cream. Cream, with its high fat content, incorporates more air … Continue reading
My favorite time of year is when strawberries are in season. This recipe utilizes this season’s bounty. This cake is eye catching with its strawberry flower on top. The strawberry whipped cream tastes like a strawberry milkshake. The best part … Continue reading
Sausage Balls are great for breakfast, brunch or just about any time of day! I store bags of them in the freezer and my kids wipe them out when they come home. Sausage Balls 1 and 1/2 pounds hot sausage4 … Continue reading
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
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
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
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