Latest Recipes

Baking, Cookies, Desserts

Brownie Cookie Mashup

Brownies as cookies are my new fave thing. This recipe is absolutely fabulous, and so easy to whip up. Salted Brownie Cookies comes from the amazing site called Beyond the Butter. My tips for success are to bake each sheet one at a time. Check the brownie cookies around 8 minutes to ensure they aren’t overbaking. Use a skinny metal spatula to remove from the baking pans after cooling. Definitely […]

American, Holiday, Main, Thanksgiving

Turkey Talk

 OK. Thanksgiving season is upon us. You’re either yaying or wigging out. I’m kind of both.  I’ve been hosting Thanksgiving for many years now. So, I’m presenting my tips for a fabulous turkey. I mean, look at this yummy plate above!  You too can make this deliciousness happen! Be sure to read this well ahead of Thanksgivng. Fresh and frozen large turkeys should be hanging out in your fridge at […]

Appetizers, French, Soups

French Onion Soup

French Onion Soup is a fave around here. Over the years, I have perfected my recipe. I strongly recommend using a mixture of red and yellow onions. The red onions give a nice spicy pop. Gruyere cheese is the classic cheese for the topping. Shred it when it’s cold for an easier shredding process. Toast your baguette before placing it on top of each bowl of soup. And I must […]

American, Main, Seafood

Grilled Mahi Mahi

Grilled Mahi Mahi is a favorite for my guys when we go out to eat down the Jersey Shore. But, this dish is so quick and easy to make at home it’s foolish not to do so. Especially, with how expensive going out to eat is these days. I buy a bag of frozen Mahi Mahi filets at my grocery store. Just thaw out the day you are cooking. The […]

American, Chicken, Main

Crispy Mustard Chicken

Crispy Mustard Chicken by Ina Garten is so easy, and soooooo good. Her recipe calls for serving this over frisee, but I can never ever ever find that in my grocery store, so I served it over arugula dressed with lemon juice, olive oil and salt and pepper. But about the chicken…. This dish uses thighs, which are so juicy and delish. I know the chicken breast gets all the […]