Save your orange peels instead of discarding, to create a tasty treat.  I had purchased a bag of oranges a few weeks ago and soon forgotten I had.  As time passed, I finally got around to using them.  I didn’t use them for their originally planned purpose, but instead made several other tasty things.  I…

You don’t have to buy a fryer to make deliciously crispy fries.  Baked fries also have less fat, and are a healthier alternative to those soaked in oil to crisp.

I seriously have eggs coming out of my ears after Easter.  I don’t remember deviled eggs being an easter tradition, however it was a great way to use up all those hard boiled eggs we had dyed.  I grew up in a household with three other siblings.  My sweet mother would boil a dozen eggs…

Cream cheese, wedding, addictive, mints, whatever you want to call them. They are super tasty and hard to stop eating.  I remember buying these from our local Harry and David’s gift shop around the holidays and eating the whole bag.  My grandmother also had these in a large dish, usually around the holidays.  Who knew…

There is a secret ingredient in this recipe you don’t want to miss out on!  A light and airy cake with just the right sweetness and moisture. Turns out perfect every time! Here’s a hint, carrot isn’t the secret ingredient. haha

What’s better than a slice of pie?  Hand Pies!  Portable pouches of sweet mixed berries enveloped by a flaky pie crust.

All the wonderful flavors of tamales without the hassle.  Chuck roast, Slow cooked in a puree of peppers, onions, garlic and cilantro until it falls apart in the pan.   Served on a bed of creamy masa corn.

Make your own chicken stock from home.  Easy to do, tastes great and souper healthy for you.  Use the broth in place of water to enhance many chicken or rice dishes.  Feel free to make the broth using whatever vegetable scraps you have in your refrigerator.  I like to retain all my vegetable scraps and…

Boneless chicken thighs marinated in coconut milk and seasoned with fresh ginger, chili powder, cumin and garlic chili paste.  Chicken Skin garnished with lemon juice and additional spices.  Baked over a bed of rice, the skin crisped to perfection. I like to buy chicken thighs with the bone in and remove the bone myself.  The…

A fun and delicious way to enjoy marshmallow Peeps.  Rich chocolate ganache, topped with marshmallow peeps and toasted in the oven to gooey perfection. Scoop it from the pan with the graham cracker or create a sandwich, either way, it will taste amazing. There are mixed feelings about marshmallow Peeps.  Some find them absolutely revolting,…

Just the right density, flavor and sweetness, topped with sweet cream cheese frosting.  This red velvet cake boasts the power of beets.  No artificial color or flavor.

Light, fluffy, cheesy, Addictive…..need I say more?  These deliciously addictive biscuits are basted in garlic butter and topped with fresh parsley.  Good luck having just one.  

A symphony of ingredients contribute to the bold flavor of this dish. Fresh clams, roasted vegetables, sweet potatoes with a hint of spice.  All in perfect harmony. The soup is thickened with

Creamy flavorful and healthier version of creamed spinach. No cheese, heavy cream or milk. Although this recipe is dairy free, it will be hard to tell. Shhhhhh my husband still thinks he was cheating on his diet.

Grated beets, crushed waluts and fresh dill. Combined with a homemade mayonnaise and horseradish.