Smoked Gouda Grilled Cheese with Apples and Bacon

For some random reason, I realized a few weeks back that I’ve literally never made a grilled cheese sandwich before. It’s true! I grew...

Stuffed Pizza Bites

Back home! I’ve had an exhilarating last two days traveling with one of the ensembles I lead at work to St. Louis to sing...

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Spread/Dip

Ok, so I’m officially out of pumpkin. :(  Drove to yet one more grocery store to continue my scavenger hunt today, but no luck....

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)

For the third post in “Ode To Pumpkin Week”, we’re paying tribute to the treasure found inside of the pumpkin — pepitas! Yes, these...

Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal

Pumpkin pie for breakfast?? Absolutely. :) For the second post in my “Ode To Pumpkin Week”, wanted to pay tribute to the most important...

Pasta with Artichokes, Tomatoes and Feta

My cherry tomato plants are the rockstars of my garden this year. It’s true. They were my first plants to produce a harvest, and...

Chilled Cantaloupe Soup with Lemon and Ginger

Finally!! My first soup post on the blog! It’s incredibly ironic that I hadn’t yet posted a recipe for this category, because (and any...

Pluot (Plumcot) and Blueberry Crisp

There’s a new arrival in the produce department at my neighborhood grocery store this year. Welcome….pluots!!! Also called “plumcots”, these cute little guys are...

Presto Pesto Panini (with Prosciutto, Provolone & Peppers)

So apparently my love for alliteration translates to food as well. :) This is one of my favorite quick lunches to make. Granted, I’ve...

How To Roast a Head of Garlic

Somehow I got in a conversation with some friends the other day about roasted garlic, and was intrigued to find out that many people...

Parmesan Popcorn

Hallelujah! After months of waiting while the networks drug their feet, trying to decide who would host this next season, Project Runway FINALLY debuted...

Spinach, Feta & Pine Nut Pizza

This summer, I’ve had a ridiculously fun time experimenting with my, not one, but two fantastic new kitchen appliances! The first, being my new...