Quick, sweet fall breads tempt taste buds
There are so many wonderful things about quick breads. Not only are they a fast treat, but they are extremely versatile. There’s no limit to the combinations of fruits, vegetables ...
Comforting pasta dish makes for a speedy dinner
I really, really like pasta, and not just because it’s so delicious, but also because it’s so versatile. Pasta can be served hot with creamy Alfredo, tangy marinara or earthy ...
Fruity harvest makes for delicious dessert options
I love living in Washington State. Not only do we have some of the most mouth-watering fruit around, but the weather is usually pleasant enough that plucking the peaches from the tree ...
Time-saving frozen ground beef recipes make dinner a breeze
It’s coming. Can you feel it? The school supply aisles are fully stocked, back-to-school clothes sales are running, and registrations have begun. Like it or not, the busy ...
Potatoes & Sausage with an English Twist
There are two important things you need to know about my family to truly appreciate the recipe I’m sharing today. First, I have a meat and potatoes kind of family. Sure, they’ll ...
Easy recipe makes ballpark favorite a kitchen breeze
Growing up near St. Louis, one of my favorite summer activities was spending an afternoon at Busch Stadium. It was always so much fun to watch the Cardinals play, soak up the ...
Fair food brings a little taste of summer
The Northwest Washington Fair is gearing up! Each day I see advertisements for ticket blitzes, musical acts and rodeo plans. The anticipation is starting to build, and many of ...
Stuffed peppers take new form for speedy dinner
I have a confession: Not only am I often a cooking procrastinator, but I can also be a very lazy cook. Unfortunately, I also like to eat tasty dishes made from scratch, and those ...
Tropical salad is beyond ordinary
I am head over heels in love with salads. It doesn’t matter if it’s a run-of-the-mill lettuce and veggie salad, a jewel-colored fruit salad, or a pasta salad …they all hold ...
Mother’s Day recipes for little hands to make
Mom. Ma. Mama. Whatever you call her, mothers hold a special place in our hearts. They kiss away boo-boos, love us in spite of our teenage years, and help us learn the tough lessons ...