Italian Chicken Salad

We all know the traditional chicken salad with a mayonnaise base. The problem is that it isn’t all that healthy and I’m always nervous about packing it for lunch or a picnic because of the mayo.
So I’ve been experimenting a bit with an oil based dressing to use instead. Here’s my new favorite. I’m calling [...]

Berry Almond Fudge

I’m a big chocolate fun and have been experimenting with different fudge recipes. It makes for a yummy treat or dessert. I also like to cut it into neat chunks and package it in cello bags. Makes a nice little gift for friends, neighbors or teachers (anyone really – who doesn’t like fudge).
I make huge [...]

Kicking Grilled Steaks

My husband is the grill master around here and every once in a while we like to grill steaks. When we had some friends over this past weekend, he tried out a new recipe that gave the steaks a little more kick. The garlic and mustard spiced things up nicely and these steaks were a [...]

Popcorn Crispies

We’ve all made rice crispies before, but they are not the only kind of gooey treat you can make this way. Here’s a new favorite of ours that uses popcorn. I made this last week when my daughter had a friend over for a playdate and it was a big hit. The girls had a [...]

Broccoli in Mustard Sauce

We eat a lot of broccoli around here. Most of the time I simple steam it and top it with a little butter or cheese. Every once in a while I make a more involved dish like the one below. It’s a great recipe if you’re looking for a “fancier” side dish that’s still quick [...]

Baked Potato Salad

I love regular potato salad, but every once in a while I’m in the mood to switch things up. One of the things I do is use this baked potato salad. It can be eaten hot or at room temperature and travels well. It’s been a big hit at every pot luck I’ve taken [...]

Ground Beef Casserole

I love one dish meals that I can just stick in the oven and pull out when they are ready to eat. This one is a particular favorite in our family. It’s a hardy, meat and potatoes type casserole that also freezes well.