What??? Apple Rose Tart with Apple Butter Cheesecake and Toasted Pecan Crust? OMG! Is this just like me, or what? I’m so ready for fall that I plotzed face first into apple season with this gorgeous Apple Rose Tart. This is what I …read more

    Sweet mother of yum! Here’s a ridiculously good, easy and cheap technique to make you a rock star Diva this autumn. Or anytime, really. But I think we’re collectively getting the warm fuzzies for fall. Am I right? Buffalo Chicken Pull-Apart Bread!    …read more

  Here’s a cozy retro meal with a fresh twist. Slab Grilled Cheese and Homemade Tomato Soup   Want to make somebody’s face light up? Just say “Grilled Cheese and Homemade Tomato Soup” and watch them go right back to their childhood.      Everyone …read more

  Mmmmmmm, bacon. But . . . Bacon on the Barbecue?  Yes, please!   Next time you plan to fire up the grill, do yourself a favor and grill up an appetizer or side dish that features bacon.   You see, if you enjoy bacon …read more

    The humble hamburger is a barbecue staple. What would a Labor Day cook out be without a few burgers on the grill? However, if you’re ready to upgrade your plain old patties and a slice of cheese; have I got a burger for …read more

  Revolutionize Your Labor Day: Effortless Pulled Pork Perfection with Just 4 Ingredients I don’t know who needs to hear this, but Labor Day is supposed to be a day off for those who labor. Traditionally, we’d plan a big barbeque feast with all the …read more

  As we approach the end of summer one thing remains constant: those zucchinis keep on producing. Thus requiring this Zucchini Fritters recipe.  Is it considered bad form to start leaving them in strange people’s cars? I mean, only if they leave their doors unlocked, …read more

      Tomato and Onion Tart Every year I plant tomatoes in my garden. To be truthful, every year tomatoes plant themselves as volunteers in my garden. Usually, I have so many I give tomato starts to anyone who promises to give them a …read more

    The Magic and Mayhem of Making Meringue   Meringue is a light, airy and beautifully sweet dessert, originally from France, made from stiffly whipped egg whites and sugar. It’s actually really simple to make, yet people seem to think it’s very a difficult …read more

What’s an elegant, sophisticated dessert you can easily make for under $12?       If you guessed Baked Alaska, you’d be right. Of course the photo and title might have given the answer away. This really is the queen of desserts. All the other …read more

    Mixed Berry Pavlova Just look at this dessert!  It’s made of melt-in-your-mouth meringue blanketed with lightly sweetened whipped cream and topped with luscious ripe berries. This is a Mixed Berry Pavlova and it’s wonderful!   It’s a Pavlova, named after the legendary Russian …read more

    Irresistible Summertime Melon Cucumber Salad  When melons are in peak season, the sun ripened sweetness and the rock bottom price make them irresistible. This is a sweet and savory Melon Cucumber Salad that gives a fresh spin on this summer staple is equally irresistible.  …read more