I think there is nothing better than the smell of freshly baked Apple Pie. Unfortunately, even though it’s easy, you just don’t get that satisfaction by picking one up at a local restaurant or the grocery store. Enter Grandma’s Apple Crisp Crumble Pie. Why that name? Well, It’s my Grandma’s recipe that was passed down…
American Recipes
Chili, cornbread, a proper baked potato, BBQ chicken pizza — American cooking is comfort food with a capital C, and it's perfectly at home in a tiny kitchen. These are the classics done right, built for one or two people.
Freedom Pops
The Fourth of July is one of my most favorite holidays. It brings back such great memories of my childhood…heading down in full red, white and blue attire to the Fourth of July parade on Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada Flintridge, California. Perched on my folding lawn chair, I could have sit there happily all…
4 Seasons Vegetable Dip
Nothing brings on a snoozefest quite like a vegetable tray…and with Memorial Day coming up, this is a holiday that deserves much, much better! Don’t get me wrong, I love vegetables, but when perusing the buffet table at a party, I will ALWAYS pass on those completely uninspired, individually compartmented trays of the good stuff. …
Honey Crunch Mac + Cheese
When I think of Macaroni and Cheese, my mind goes blank and I am overcome with an inner feeling of peace, happiness and joy! Ahhhhh! It is definitely one of those comfort foods for which I will enthusiastically always respond: Yes! Please! With the summer BBQ season coming into full swing, I thought this would…
Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies
In all the time I have been living on this Earth, I don’t think I have ever met a single person that has uttered the words, “No thank you, I don’t like cookies.” Not one. Have you? Combine that with the fact that I don’t think I have met an individual on God’s green Earth…
Balsamic Chicken Walnut Salad
I discovered this Balsamic Chicken Walnut Salad several years ago at little grocery store, El Rancho Market, in Solvang, California…just a hop, skip and a jump away from Santa Ynez (the greatest place on Earth IMHO). I loved it so much that my girlfriend called them to get me a shipment of it for my…
Out of this World Spinach Salad
I love getting together with my family. Not only is it always great to see them, but also it’s a time for lots of cooking. One thing that is always guaranteed is that my sister, Barb, will always make a fantastic salad. It is one of those things that I always look forward to. Yes. …
BBQ Chicken Pizza
This bold, rustic BBQ Chicken Pizza is easier to make than the cowboy campfire you have to build to cook it. So use an oven instead. And make sure it’s plenty hot! Yee Haw! This bold, rustic BBQ Chicken Pizza is easier to make than the cowboy campfire you have to build to cook…
PGQ (Pear & Gorgonzola & Quinoa) Salad
You can make a P.G.Q. (Pear & Gorgonzola & Quinoa) Salad P.D.Q. (Pretty Darn Quick). This quintessential salad will satisfy both the vegetarians and meat eaters in your life! Yum! Yum! BTW: quin·tes·sence /kwin-ˈte-sən(t)s/ Quintessence means the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class. It was also the name of my Junior…
Brown-Butter Kissed Grilled Shrimp
Nothing says “I Love You” better than cooking up Brown-Butter Kissed Grilled Shrimp for your special someone. It helped me impress my girlfriend in college and I have a feeling that it might just work for you too! Nothing says “I Love You” better than cooking up Brown-Butter Kissed Grilled Shrimp for your special someone.
Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms
Omaha, Set, Hut. While Peyton Manning may not be in this year’s Big Game, you’ll still be screaming TOUCHDOWN after scoring big with these Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms! Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms…the perfect appetizer!
Cinnamon Chip Banana Bread
The age-old question about whether or not to put nuts in your Banana Bread has been finally answered: Who Cares!?! We’re putting Cinnamon Chips in ours and it’s gonna be sooooo much better.