31 July 2025
Pesto, prosciutto and fresh mozzarella panini
Have you ever gotten so obsessed with one dish you make it over and over until you get sick of it? Then you put the recipe away for a long time, a year or (...)
1 July 2025
Classic caprese orzo salad with balsamic vinaigrette
I like to share what I’m cooking these days in case you are looking for new ideas or fresh inspiration. It’s unlikely that a Caprese Orzo Salad is breaking new (...)
15 June 2025
Jam jar iced lattes: my summer coffee hack
Summer has arrived and I’m here for it! Apologies for this relaunch getting off to a slow start. This winter was something else and I had to pare back of my (...)
11 February 2025
Easy ham and corn chowder
It’s the time of year for hot soups, warm blankets, and roaring fires. Enter a favorite recipe from my first cookbook, Ham & Corn Chowder. This hot, creamy (...)
10 February 2025
Thin and crispy chocolate chip cookies
There’s nothing like thin and crispy chocolate chip cookies to save the day. There has never been a frown that hasn’t been turned upside down with one of (...)
22 January 2025
Creamy sausage and chickpea pasta with spinach and parmesan
I had a hard time thinking of what to name this recipe. I landed on Creamy Sausage & Chickpea Pasta. But it also has spinach, and a generous topping of (...)
14 January 2025
Creamy cajun chicken pasta
I first started making this beautiful creamy cajun pasta recipe a couple of years ago when I found a version of the recipe to try. We loved the alfredo-like (...)
8 January 2025
Candied Pecans Recipe
Candied pecans are a fantastic edible gift and you'll love making them with this easy recipe. This is a great way to transform a simple pecan into a sweet, (...)
9 July 2019
More smart cooking – best snack board assembly instructions
Are you ready for the best snack board assembly instruction ever? I’ve got you covered!!! The post More Smart Cookin’ – The BEST Snack Board Ever! appeared (...)
9 July 2019
More smart cooking – the best snack board recipe
Are you ready for the best snack board assembly instruction ever? I’ve got you covered!!! The post More Smart Cookin’ – The BEST Snack Board Ever! appeared (...)
5 April 2019
Smart cooking with gatherer entertainment one pan roast chicken
As I've shared a lot recently, the past few years have been a journey. One of the brightest spots along the way has been my involvement with Gatherer (...)
15 February 2019
Homemade cinnamon honey peanut butter
I have to share this recipe for the Homemade Cinnamon Honey Peanut Butter from Uncle Will. He is a bit of a health champion and swears this is a great (...)