Fair food brings a little taste of summer
The Northwest Washington Fair is gearing up! Each day I see advertisements for ticket blitzes, musical acts and rodeo plans. The anticipation is starting to build, and many of ...
Stuffed peppers take new form for speedy dinner
I have a confession: Not only am I often a cooking procrastinator, but I can also be a very lazy cook. Unfortunately, I also like to eat tasty dishes made from scratch, and those ...
Tropical salad is beyond ordinary
I am head over heels in love with salads. It doesn’t matter if it’s a run-of-the-mill lettuce and veggie salad, a jewel-colored fruit salad, or a pasta salad …they all hold ...
Mother’s Day recipes for little hands to make
Mom. Ma. Mama. Whatever you call her, mothers hold a special place in our hearts. They kiss away boo-boos, love us in spite of our teenage years, and help us learn the tough lessons ...
Citrus infused recipes create tasty dinner
It’s funny how weather really affects the way that we cook and eat. Once the late fall rain and cold hit, we tend to gravitate toward soups and stews or foods like casseroles ...
Salmon a flavorful and nutritious dinner option
We’ve all heard nutrition experts encouraging us to eat more fish. They’re right; fish, especially salmon, is loaded with protein and unsaturated fatty acids that are great ...
Chocolate cupcakes have a spirited twist
Like many people I know, I am a chocolate lover. The darker the better, and I find that dark chocolate really requires few additions to make it a tiny piece of culinary heaven. ...
Comforting soup for cold season
It’s the middle of February and for our family, that often means it’s time for a sniffle or two. Like most people hit by the cold or flu bug, we enjoy serious comfort foods ...
Cajun classics to celebrate Mardi Gras
There are a lot of benefits to having Southern in-laws. One of the best perks is the wealth of yummy Cajun recipes that have been passed down through the generations. I’d feel ...