I love slow cooker recipes; especially for those busy days where the thought of preparing dinner sounds exhausting. This one is extra nice, because the prep work is fast and easy. You can easily throw this together before you go to work or start your day. I adapted this recipe from the May 2011 edition of Woman's Day Magazine. I love the versatility of this recipe as well (see tips). If you make these yummy hoagies, please let me know what you think! Bon Appetit! Tips: S

With summer upon us, I thought it would be a good idea to post this healthy snack. These rich dark chocolate goodies taste sweet and indulgent while still being healthy. I got this recipe from the January/February edition of Cooking Light magazine, and I believe they did an awesome job with these delicious brownies. Give them a try and see for yourself! Eating healthy can be a delicious thing. Bon Appetit! Tips: When rubbing the skins off the hazelnuts, I place several ha

Are you looking for an easy weeknight meal? Try this wonderful chicken dinner! It is simple to put together, and my family approved of it heartily. It would be a fine dish for company too. I adapted it from the January 2014 edition of Southern Living magazine. It is a lovely dish that brings to mind a rustic French countryside. The lemon adds a brightness to the chicken, while the rosemary and garlic mellows the flavors into something quite extraordinary. It really is

This is a recipe I have been working on for awhile now. I combined different elements of blueberry muffin recipes and created something new! If you like muffins that are loaded with blueberries, you are going to love this recipe. The muffins are sweet and cake-like. They burst with blueberry flavor. In order to get this amazing blueberry flavor, there is a cup and a half of whole blueberries in this recipe, and also an additional half cup of smashed blueberries. The smas

I adapted this wonderful pasta primavera from one of Giada De Laurentiis' recipes. The pasta is loaded with vegetables and topped with parmesan reggiano cheese. To make this pasta shine, use the best ingredients. I often try to get clean, natural, and/or organic ingredients if at all possible. You may pay more, but I find that there is definitely a difference in taste. In the tips section, I mention a few of my favorite staple ingredient brand names that I use in this di

This recipe comes from my mother-in-law, Linda. I like this cake because the texture is a bit heavier than most traditional angel food cakes. It holds up well under a pile of beautiful seasonal berries and a dollop of whipped cream. If you want to present a special cake for a special occasion, why not give this lovely dessert a try? Bon Appetit! Tips: You will need an angel food cake pan for this recipe. You will also need a very large glass or stainless steel bowl when b

Here is a lovely quiche that I created when I needed to use some leftover roasted salmon. The combination of leek, asparagus, and salmon is perfect for spring! This dish makes for a lovely luncheon or a special occasion like Mother's Day. I like to serve it with a fresh green salad with a French vinaigrette. This quiche is simple but elegant. Bon Appetit! Tips: My favorite way to make this quiche is with fresh salmon that has been oven roasted. During spring when salmon

It's strawberry season, and I can't think of a better way to enjoy these scrumptious berries than in a pie. This pie is an absolute favorite among my family, and I guarantee that if you love strawberries, you will have a difficult time only eating one slice. This dessert is unforgettable - with whole strawberries placed on top of a sweet cream filling and a homemade strawberry glaze poured over the pie. Give this pie of the month a try! It really is amazing. Bon Appetit!

I got this recipe from a magazine, and it has been in my food file for a long while now. You might ask, 'What magazine?' I have no idea! But I am glad that I ran across it a few weeks ago. If you love fish tacos, you are going to love this recipe. It is so simple and so yummy! These two tacos take about 30 minutes to prepare, so you can have them on the table fast. They are perfect for Cinco de Mayo or for any weeknight meal. These tacos are delicious, fast and health