I am so pleased to announce that my first e-book, “Great Make-Ahead  Recipes” is now available!  It is a collection of some of my favorite make-ahead recipes.  These are all …

OK….first of all, I can’t believe that my daughter, Nicole will be marrying her fiance, Nate in LESS than two weeks!  In seems like we were just celebrating their engagement …

Can we all agree that pretty much everything tastes better after it’s spent some time on the grill?  I have to tell you, even salad is no exception……that’s right, lettuce …

This chicken is perfect for your next barbecue. It’s fun and festive and is so easy to prepare. I made this last weekend when Nicole and Kelly had two of …

If you follow me on Facebook, you’ve probably seen that I’m on vacation with my family at our cabin in Northern Minnesota this week.  It’s one of our favorite places …

I may have a slight obsession going on right now with Asian food.  I mean, last week there was Pork Lo Mein which was pretty amazing. Plus in a moment of weakness, …

This deliciously creamy pie requires no baking other than to bake the simple graham cracker crust. It couldn’t be easier. This pie is one creamy, delicious, refreshing dessert, plus it’s …

This Fresh Strawberry Margarita Cocktail will knock your socks off. A mix of fresh strawberry puree and margarita mix set the stage for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail). Margaritas – …

This dish is an affordable meal that’s incredibly easy to make AND it won’t heat up your kitchen on a hot summer day!  What’s not to love about all that? …

Last night was a big night for our family, my youngest, Alex, graduated from high school!  We’re so proud of him and wish him all the best as he starts …