Banana Bread

Happy Tuesday, everyone! I've shared this recipe before for this banana bread, but since I decided to bake a loaf, I thought I would share it again. This recipe has been in my family for years, and it is the absolute best I've ever made. I tried other banana bread recipes, and I always return … Continue reading Banana Bread

Tortellini Soup

My husband and I moved from Saint Louis to South Alabama. We lived in the area for 29 years, and while it was a wonderful home for our daughters and us, South Alabama is home to both of us. But, it’s been cold! When we arrived with the moving truck, it was 81 degrees in … Continue reading Tortellini Soup

Stuffed Red Peppers

Happy Friday, everyone! What are your weekend plans? I hope some yummy food is on your list. Being from the South, my specialty is Southern cuisine, but one of the satisfying things about cooking is that you never have to limit yourself. Bearing that in mind, I thought I would share this stuffed pepper recipe … Continue reading Stuffed Red Peppers

Chipotle Sweet Potato Fries

Happy Monday, everyone! Let's talk sweet potatoes. My husband has decided he would like to drop some weight, so I'm doing a bit more meal planning than usual. I love all vegetables, which makes it easy for me to eat them in all forms. Including just baking a sweet potato and eating it plain without … Continue reading Chipotle Sweet Potato Fries

Grilled Balsamic Rosemary Steak, Bacon, Potato & Mushroom Kebob

Who loves a good shish-kebob? It’s one of my favorite dishes, and I once did an article for the magazine, and the entire dinner was on a stick, including dessert and salad! I learned while prepping for this meal, you can put anything on a stick to eat, and everyone gets their own, so it’s … Continue reading Grilled Balsamic Rosemary Steak, Bacon, Potato & Mushroom Kebob

Mini Whoopie Pies

    Summer is winding down, and I'm trying to absorb every little goodness that goes with it before old man winter starts knocking! I was fortunate enough to share my love for cooking in a local publication StreetScape Magazine. Admittedly I was a bit nervous because I'm no professional chef! But, most great cooks … Continue reading Mini Whoopie Pies