If you love lemon like I do, these cookies are a must!  As we head into summer, I whipped up a batch of my favorite lemon cookies. These cookies are dense and soft with a light, tangy, glaze-like frosting. The only problem with these cookies is that they don’t last very long around my house. […]

If you love lemon like I do, these cookies are a must!  As we head into summer, I whipped up a batch of my favorite lemon cookies. These cookies are dense and soft with a light, tangy, glaze-like frosting. The only problem with these cookies is that they don’t last very long around my house. […]

With their chewy interior, crisp, crunchy exterior and craggy, dimpled texture that is the perfect resting place for butter and jam, English muffins are the perfect bread for the morning. This recipe is the best of English muffins without the hassle, no kneading, rolling, cutting and griddling. You scrape the wet, sticky batter directly into […]

I love pound cake and I love chocolate cake.  So, what could be better than chocolate pound cake?  I dare say nothing. This is a moist, buttery, and mildly sweet bread with a tight crumb and deep chocolate flavor. I love the english custom of a beverage and snack between lunch and dinner (now, they […]

Utah spring weather is hot and cold.  One minute you’re pulling out the flip flops and shorts, and the next your pulling back out the winter coat and craving something warm and comforting.  This carrot soup is perfect. I love to start a meal with a creamy, flavorful soup and this soup has all the […]

Everyone needs a killer roast recipe in their repertoire to call on for those Sunday dinners and special occasions. Actually it doesn’t have to be a special occasion around our house for a perfectly cooked and seasoned, tender roast with the best gravy around. I learned to cook roast from my mother whose technique included […]

I have been making Shepherd’s Pie in some manifestation or another for over 15 years. Before my daughter developed a severe food allergy, it was canned soup and packaged mashed potatoes. Now all our ingredients have to be fresh and preservative free and let me tell you, it is SO much better this way. Yes, […]

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 I have a thing for pretty dishes.  I’ve collected them for years.  I think a pretty plate or bowl adds such a special touch to a meal.  Bowls are one of my weaknesses.  You use them so much, they might as well be pretty […]

What do you do with leftover herbs? How can you save fresh herbs and reduce waste? A lot of recipes call for fresh herbs and they can make a huge difference in the flavor and taste of a recipe. Whenever possible, I use fresh herbs in my cooking but I hate to waste what I […]