Peas and Bacon

Peas and Bacon

I honestly had trouble naming this dish. Peas and Bacon? Or Bacon and Peas? In the marketing world, I guess you’d have to consider the target market. In my case, it was our family friend, Shawn, who is a true carnivore. 99.6% of his dinner plate is meat. The...
Chicken Caprese (using leftover chicken)

Chicken Caprese (using leftover chicken)

It’s high tomato and basil season here (I know, insert a groan from those suffering in 16F weather) and with a massive pile of leftover turkey from Christmas dinner, it’s Turkey Caprese for dinner tonight. The dish is dead simple and I can’t think of...
Easy Sew Kitchen Hand Towels

Easy Sew Kitchen Hand Towels

Here’s a gift you can make in an afternoon! These very simple kitchen towels are made with quilt quarters (bundles of color-coordinated fabric already-cut), terry cloth fabric and decorated with a few yo-yo’s that even your kids can make. The boys and I...
Tiramisu Cupcakes

Tiramisu Cupcakes

I just have to put it out there that if I’m going to spend the calories on a dessert, it should satisfy not only my sweet (and salty) tooth, but also take care of my boozy tooth too. Specifically, desserts that include some sort of dunking, spritzing or...
Perfect Prime Rib Recipe with Red Wine Jus

Perfect Prime Rib Recipe with Red Wine Jus

This really is the perfect Prime Rib recipe, made for Christmas and special occasions! So simple, yet oh so delicious. A hot sear and then slow and low is the key to absolutely perfect prime rib.     Why This Perfect Prime Rib Is So Good! Tender, juicy...