Marinated Vegetables with Mustard Dill Dressing
This recipe comes from long time friends of my in-laws, Al and Virginia Rago. Al was an amazing cook, always bringing the best dishes to our family pot lucks. And he wasn’t afraid to push…
Kenwood Coleslaw
I can hardly believe summer is wrapping up and next weekend is Labor Day! I just got home from a trip to Pittsburgh to visit family and am looking forward to a quiet Labor Day…
Granny’s Carrot Pineapple Cake
Have you ever noticed how the best recipes look like they have been through the ringer? When I look through my Granny’s recipe file, I know I had better try anything that is dog eared…
Lemon Cranberry Scones
This recipe comes from my friend, Cheryl, who has been making these scones for years much to the delight of her coworkers. Which is how I was lucky enough to sample these. Cheryl and I…
Save Room for Stuffing
Ever since I was a little girl my favorite Thanksgiving side dish has been the stuffing, although technically this is dressing since it is cooked outside the bird but I don’t think many people make…
Paella
Dana first made paella for me around ten years ago. She had been on a vacation with Jeff’s family and her cousin in law, Khaldoun, made paella for their group. She asked for the recipe,…
Maine Lobster Bake
We have been vacationing with friends this past week, enjoying an amazing time on Cushing Island just off the coast of Portland Maine. The week is wrapping up and tomorrow we will all be heading…
Opa’s Plum Jelly
Jason and I both grew up with grandparents who loved to grow their own fruits and vegetables. And as anyone who has ever tended their own garden or had a prolific fruit tree knows, you…
Triple Layer Chocolate Cake
We’ve barely gotten started with summer and I’ve made this triple layer chocolate cake twice already. It is by far my most requested cake for birthdays. It is a big cake, and great for a…
Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch…
We are in full on party planning mode here, getting ready to host my cousin’s engagement party over Memorial Day weekend. So yesterday we did a trial run of our main dish, pulled pork on…