Recipes

Bucatini with Vodka Cream Sauce Makes 4 servings 1 pound bucatini pasta 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ½ medium onion,

Red Beans and Rice Soup Makes 8 servings 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cut crosswise into ½-inch

Watermelon “Steak” Salad Makes 4 servings Dressing ½ cup light olive oil ¼ cup canola oil ¼ cup white balsamic

Spicy Orange BeefMakes 4 servings Marinade1 tablespoon soy sauce1 teaspoon sesame oil1 teaspoon cornstarch1 teaspoon baking soda1½ pounds New York

Pickled JalapenosMakes about 1 cups½ cup white wine vinegar½ cup water1 tablespoon sugar 1½ teaspoon kosher salt1 garlic clove, smashed5

Covid-19 is more than just the name of a virus. It's a testament to how much weight I've gained (and

Just when I thought Shepherd's pie couldn't get any better, I discovered that shepherd's pie made with short ribs is

This chocolate mousse cake is decadent and super easy to make. This recipe elevates a simple box brownie mix to

This is my Food Network winning recipe! It smells and tastes just like Christmas! This bread pudding is hard to

Butternut squash is one of my favorite fall vegetables. The nutrient-dense vegetable is a comforting addition to any meal. It's

October 29th was National Coffee Day, and instead of just jazzing up my regular morning cup of Joe for a

October is National Chili Month, and my contribution to this 31-day food holiday is my famous Three-Bean Turkey and Pork

With summer winding down, now is the time to use up all that seasonal zucchini readily available. Whether from the

My mom used to make the best peach cobbler on the planet, and to this day, I have yet to

As the mother of two teenage boys, I feel like I live in the grocery store. All they do is

As a woman of a certain age, my hormones have become a little discombobulated, so last month I decided to

When my kids were little guys, my husband and I would take them up to the mountains to pick apples.

Most of us, no matter how diligent we are about our meals, have a soft spot for fast food. There's just

This past week, I've been listening to Under the Tuscan Sun by Frances Mayes, and my desire to visit Italy has been

When I decided to sell baked goods at the Matthews Community Farmers Market, I had no idea the impact being

Last week I got a text asking me to sum up my cooking style in one sentence. I never really

A few weeks ago, my mother gave me a bag of blood oranges that were sent to her in error

It's Super Bowl weekend! And I have to make something to celebrate the occasion. As a South Jersey girl who

Sometimes it seems like I make the same thing for dinner every week. Roast chicken, tacos, spaghetti and meatballs, and

I wanted a dessert for my New Year's Eve party to be nostalgic and tasty. Something special that reminded me

I recently posted a picture of some red velvet shortbread cookies in a food group on Facebook and received several

My dad was an MP in the Air Force, and one of the carry-overs he brought to his civilian life

It's taken a while for the weather to change this year. We have yet to feel the crisp air associated

As someone who cooks for a living, I spend most of my time in the kitchen. Each day I do

I was born and raised in South Jersey. And whenever I feel nostalgic for my home state, I crave Italian

Recipe re-post from April 4, 2013. Macaroni and cheese is the ultimate in comfort food. Homemade macaroni and cheese has

When I was a kid, my mom took my sister and me to different farms to pick all kinds of

I used to be a volunteer cook for Wednesday night supper at my church. Every week for several years, I

Thirteen years ago, I started my culinary journey at the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market. I had no clue what I

I am really particular about potato salad. Growing up, there were only three people's potato salad that I would eat,

Last week I was flipping through a bunch of food magazines in search of inspiration for a recipe I needed

I'd been putting off cleaning out my freezer for months.  It's not one of my favorite things to do, and

I made baked spaghetti the other night, and it was so good that I just had to share. I typically

This week really got away from me. I am currently in the process of writing my second novel and my

I remember the first time I ever had a carmelita bar. It was when I made my inaugural visit to

Yesterday was my last day on the Daniel Fast, and I feel so much better. After consuming an obscene amount

I’m one week into the Daniel Fast, and I have to say that it hasn’t been that bad. It’s actually

Fra diavolo translates to "brother devil."  It's an old-school Italian sauce that didn't originate in Italy. It was actually created

I've really embraced the whole pumpkin spice thing this year. I've made everything from pumpkin spice bread to pumpkin spice

It's pumpkin spice season, and I have jumped on the bandwagon. This past weekend my kids wanted to make some

My mom and her sister, Evelyn—aka Aunt Frankie—are the best cooks I know. They both have their specialties, but no

It's apple season! And ever since my boys were little, we have made the two-and-a-half hour road trip up to

Two weeks ago, I came across an email from my sister while cleaning out my inbox. She'd sent it earlier

Every year I anxiously wait for watermelon season to roll around. Watermelon is one of the few fruits I won’t

With Father’s Day coming up soon, I thought it would be fun to dedicate my first blog post on the