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Homemade pasta shines in simple recipe
by Melissa Horton Pasta…Garlic…Cream…Tomato…Wine. Interested yet? Sounds like a great start to a recipe, if you ask me! Today, I’m sharing a new favorite ...
Warm soup for snowy days
by Melissa Horton It may have been brief, but I saw snow this week. In our house that means it’s time to pull out some more of our favorite soup recipes and hunker down with ...
Sweet treats to savor and share
There are some flavors that are just synonymous with the holidays. Of those classics, ginger and eggnog are two of the favorites around my house. And really, what’s not to love…especially ...
Flavorful holiday appetizers to make the season bright
By Melissa Horton There’s no denying that the holiday season is in full swing. Besides the cheery glow of lights and the Christmas music streaming from the radio, upcoming parties ...
Steamy drinks to chase the chill away
By Melissa Horton Baby, it’s cold outside! There’s no arguing now, winter weather is definitely on its way. I’ve been waking up to frost on the grass and my warm, fuzzy ...
Fondue makes for a fun meal
by Melissa Horton I was recently able to run away for a day of “girl time” with a dear friend of mine. It’s a fun treat to be able do that, and we ended our relaxing day ...
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 ...
Simple roasted chicken makes for super leftover options
There is no food quite as homey and comforting to me as a roasted chicken. It makes me think of Sunday dinners with my grandparents. Feasting on savory roast chicken with mashed ...
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 ...