Get a Leg Up for Game Day Super Bowl is synonymous with food.  And football, but I don’t write about football.   Granted, some foods are just traditional; like pizza, chili and Buffalo chicken wings. But I’m going to be bold and suggest we …read more

  Be it carbs, gluten or calories – lots of people are trying to cut down on pasta Especially, my family. So, I’m always playing with recipes that give us all the familiar flavors of the pasta dishes we love, without the pasta. This recipe …read more

  Whether you’re trying to lose weight, eat more veggies, lower your carbohydrates, go paleo or gluten free; say hello to my little friend – spaghetti squash.    In short, this squash cooks into long tender strands like, well . . . spaghetti. I’m not …read more

  The Ultimate Guide to Cooking London Broil   At least once a week I get an email that goes something like this; “My family loves a good steak but it’s out of our budget. When I buy cheaper steak, like London broil, it always …read more

Besides being thankful for our blessings and time spent with loved ones, leftovers are probably the best part of Thanksgiving. Here’s a recipe for a hearty soup that uses every last bit of your leftovers, even the stuffing. In our home, we call this “Thanksgiving …read more

      This year, more than ever, we’re ALL looking for ways to Save Money on Thanksgiving. I’m going to show you how. One thing to be thankful for is the traditional Thanksgiving meal is actually pretty inexpensive, as festive meals go. However, it …read more

  How to Make Mischievous Meringue Ghosts These fun spooky little guys are surprisingly fast, easy and so totally inexpensive you’ll never buy meringues at the bakery again.   This is easiest with a stand mixer but I’ve used a hand mixer with no trouble. …read more

  What a cool looking creation! Amber Sugar Glass is so versatile and once you know this easy, impressive (but totally cheap!) technique you’ll find all kinds of ways to use it.   Sugar glass is a simple mixture of sugar, water and corn syrup …read more

    Introducing – Slithericious Snake – A snake shaped calzone for Halloween!   Who doesn’t want a colorful snake on the table? This snake shaped pepperoni calzone for Halloween is a delightfully creepy entrée to serve your Halloween guests, because when you cut into …read more

  Do you know what’s missing in your life? Specifically, Four Ingredient Easy Pumpkin Mousse. There are probably other things, but I write about food. I can assure you, this is one easy and delicious recipe you can use in eight different ways.   Plus, …read more

  It’s time for Pumpkin Chili and Cornbread Waffles As soon as the chill of autumn hits the air I feel compelled to make soups. I drag “the big pot” out of the back of the cupboard and it stays handy until the end of …read more

   Roast Butternut Squash and Apple Soup. A simple, seasonal, sensational soup.   Maybe I’ve been inhaling too much pumpkin spice candle, but I felt a change the air this week.  I’m choosing slippers over sandals, long sleeves over t-shirts, and soups over salads. And …read more