Garlic & Herb Tomatoes
You say, “Tomato”? I say, “Tomatoes.” Yes, ’tis the season – I have zillions ready for harvest in my garden! Needless to say, there’s...
Watermelon Salsa
There is something about cutting into a fresh, ripe, red watermelon that just screams “summer” to me. Love it! So to celebrate the return...
10-Minute Blackened Tilapia
Do you have a quick “go-to” dinner recipe? A fallback for when you arrive home from work uber-exhausted, and just want to whip up...
Santa Fe Salad with Cilantro-Lime-Peanut Vinaigrette
Salads make me smile. :) Fresh salads, pasta salads, fruit salads, and even my grandma’s jello salad all hold a special place in my...
Crunchy Granola
I’m a big believer in breakfast. Not just the food — the entire experience. :) Love waking up to the the newness of another...
Oatmeal Cookies with Dried Apricots and White Chocolate
A few months ago, in an apparent moment of indifference about my forever-overflowing email inbox at work, I subscribed to Martha Stewart’s “Cookie-of-the-Day” email....
5-Minute Rustic Fruit Galette
One of the things I clearly inherited from my mom is a love for making and enjoying homemade desserts. All through childhood, I remember...
Zucchini Strand Linguine
As much as I enjoy the process of planning meals, and the anticipation that comes from researching a great recipe, shopping for the ingredients,...
Classic Banana Muffins
When I pay my visit to our local farmers’ market every Saturday morning, I always feel compelled to swing by the outdoor grocery nextdoor...
Peppermint Ice Cream
This is hands-down my new favorite dessert of the summer! Have been a big fan of peppermint ice cream since I was a kiddo...
Sesame Strawberry Salad
There are so many smells I love in the kitchen — homemade bread, freshly cut pineapple, any sort of roasting garlic — mmm, the...
Fresh Vietnamese Spring Rolls
Every time I return home to Wichita to visit my folks, it’s a “must” that we pay our traditional visit to Saigon, one of...
