One of the best things about Summer and warmer weather is all the fresh fish and veggies that are available and at your disposal for cooking. Although grilled fish is one of my favorite and go-to recipes, for this one I decided to try something different. I took a traditional fish soup and blended it … Continue reading CURRIED SALMON SOUP

A traditional meal that is enjoyable to not only eat, but to cook is Spaghetti and Meatballs. It is even better when you make the sauce and meatballs yourself. Making the meatballs from scratch will have you feeling like a little kid again taking part in arts and crafts; you mix all the ingredients together, … Continue reading SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS

Do you have some leftover, somewhat stale and dry bread? Do you know what to make with it? Most people opt to add some herbs and make their own homemade breadcrumbs, however, there is a much, much tastier option: Bread Pudding. My recipe for bread pudding takes your boring, dry, old bread and converts it … Continue reading BAILEY’S BREAD PUDDING

A taste of Mediterranean summer in every bite! That's what you get with this recipe for lemon squares. A savory, yet slightly sweet, shortbread base accompanies the creamy, tart Meyer lemon curd, giving notes and daydreams of summer adventures to come. This dessert may look intimidating to make, but trust me it is not. It … Continue reading ROSEMARY-SEASALT LEMON SQUARES

A quick and easy dinner (or lunch) idea is cooking up some fajitas. Not only are fajitas simple and versatile to make, but assembling them as you are getting ready to eat them makes the meal even more fun, especially if you have kids in your family. You can substitute the protein to whatever you … Continue reading CHICKEN FAJITAS

One of my favorite activities in the summer months is making s'mores over a nice fire while relaxing with friends and telling stories.  Whether young or old, eating s'mores will always bring a smile to a person's face. The crispy graham crackers, melty chocolate, and gooey marshmallows conduct a happy symphony in the mouth when … Continue reading S’MORES PIE

As the weather gets colder over here on the East Coast, there is nothing better than staying indoors to escape the cold and cooking a nice comfort meal. For many people, the comfort food items vary, but the one thing they have in common is that they leave us feeling not only stuffed and satisfied, … Continue reading Coconut Curry Chicken

This applesauce is better than any one you will be buying at the store for two reasons: 1) you're making it yourself; and 2) it contains bourbon. This is a delicious go-to for those snowy days by the fire that you can heat up and eat. When cooking, your home will smell with the wonderful … Continue reading BOURBON INFUSED APPLESAUCE

Puff pastry is one of my favorite ingredients not only to cook with, but also to eat. It is very versatile and it can be baked using savory or sweet ingredients, or a combination of both. Making puff pastry pockets is an excellent way to have delicious snacks handy, and are an even easier to-go … Continue reading Puff Pastry Pockets