Tag : Memorial Day
Melon Grape Salad
After 40 years of cooking for our family, making meals for two was a big adjustment. This melon salad is a refreshing treat that I...
Sunflower Broccoli Salad
This crisp salad is so refreshing that we always eat every bit.
Brazilian Pork & Black Bean Stew
During high school, I spent a year in Brazil and fell in love with the culture and food. One of my favorite dishes was feijoada, a...
Flowers and Vines Cake
This any-occasion cake may look sophisticated, but it’s a cinch to prepare.
Grilled Shrimp with Spicy-Sweet Sauce
These finger-lickin' shrimp practically fly off the platter at my get-togethers. Play with the amount of sriracha to get the spice...
Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
As a mother of three sons, sweets are a staple in my kitchen! I buy ripe fruit on sale and freeze it to make this cake. My banana...
Zesty Garbanzo Sausage Soup
Even the busiest home cooks will have time to prepare this Cajun-inspired soup. If your family prefers spicier flavors, use medium...
Apple-Glazed Chicken Thighs
My “pickatarian” child is choosy but willing to eat this chicken glazed with apple juice and thyme. I dish it up with mashed potatoes...
Grandma’s Divinity
Every Christmas my grandmother and I made divinity, just the two of us. I still make it every year.
Beef-Stuffed Zucchini
This ground beef and zucchini recipe is a delightful summer meal. For a change of pace, substitute your favorite barbecue sauce for...
Spicy Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet
I created this easy skillet dish to use up the boil-in-a-bag rice in my cabinet. The result packs a lot of flavor.
Pepper Mango Salsa
Whenever I make this, the bowl is always left empty! The idea for a homemade mango sauce hit me after I saw a chef on television make...
