Garden Fresh Rotini

Garden Fresh Rotini

Wholesome and Easy This garden-fresh recipe is one of the earliest originals from my kitchen. Italian inspired, it’s a great family meal to tuck a bunch of veggies and nutrition into.  And the family loves it! My kids literally grew up on this all-in-one meal....
Healthy Fried Rice

Healthy Fried Rice

Family Favorite Family favorite here! Not THE favorite, but definitely a favorite. I raised my family with this recipe on the table one or two times a month. These last 5-6 years, I guess I somehow forgot about it. Perhaps I was distracted by trying new things, who...
Grammie’s  Best Broccoli Salad

Grammie’s Best Broccoli Salad

I didn’t grow up having broccoli salad. In fact, one of my first memorable tastes of the dish was at a tasting for our son and daughter’s wedding. It’s one of those sides that can go with all sorts of other dishes. We’ve come to enjoy...
Smoked Can-Can Chicken

Smoked Can-Can Chicken

We celebrated Independence Day a bit early this weekend with Smoked Can-Can Chicken. Hands down, the BEST Smoked Chicken ever served in my kitchen! This is my lighter, citrus and herb version of what is sometimes called, -Beer Butt Chicken. I stumbled rather...
Easy Go-To Spaghetti

Easy Go-To Spaghetti

Easy ‘Go-To’ Spaghetti A quick and easy version of American-style Meat Sauce with Spaghetti. Casual, yummy, comfort food! Main Ingredients2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil2 medium Yellow or Sweet Onions (chopped small)1 medium Green Pepper (seeded and...