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…
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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…
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…
Artichokes Hearts for Valentine’s Day
Artichokes are everywhere right now, and as they have always been one of my favorites that is fine by me. Whether you want to make the simple boiled version or the fancier pan roasted one…
Espresso Marinated Flat Iron Steak from Nick’s Cove
My love affair with Nick’s Cove began long before the restaurant even had that name. When Jason and I first moved to Sonoma County my good friend Jeny came to visit and we drove her…
Easter Dessert Ideas
I cannot believe Easter is a week from today! It hit me as I was zooming in for my online church service this morning, which of course focused on today being Palm Sunday. I am…
Twice Baked Spaghetti Squash with Sausage and Tomatoes
We had a string of nice warm days here and then the weather turned cold and rainy again, prompting me to make this twice baked spaghetti squash. It is a great low carb option when…
English Toffee Brownies
These brownies are really decadent, but find yourself an excuse to make them and you can thank me later. We had our Covid Movie Trivia Club meeting last weekend, and as this month’s hosts had…
Weeknight Dinner Ideas
Are you wondering what happened to the Whole 30? I know my latest posts have been pretty indulgent. And, truth be told, I have not been sticking like glue to my reintroduction schedule. I was…