ROASTED ORANGE GINGER ASPARAGUS

I didn't realize how much I appreciated our busy, but manageable, not too crazy life. Lots of activities, but sufficient time protected ...

ARTICHOKE SPREAD

There is something truly marvelous about a Friday afternoon, when it is pleasant enough to be outside, but not yet too hot, the entire weeke...

SPICY CHICKEN AND CORN CHOWDER and ROASTED CAULIFLOWER POTATO SOUP

I am hoping we have seen the last of the really cold winter weather - I'm ready for Spring and the joys of a warmer season. However, I w...

ROASTED BANANA SCONES WITH PEANUT BUTTER GLAZE

After Christmas, our family rented an RV and took a trip down South. We stopped for lunch in Tupelo, Mississippi and visited the birthplace ...

ROASTED PUMPKIN GUACAMOLE

After all the whirl and wonderful fun of holiday enter taining ,  I was ready to appreciate a little simple, unembellished eating. I was ch...

CREAMY ROASTED MUSHROOM SOUP and CARAMEL CREAM PIE

My husband and I were inspired to gather a group of wonderful people together for dinner. Two of our guests were local chefs and restaurant ...

Roasted Root Vegetables {Heirloom Beets & Carrots}

Move over mashed potatoes! This winter why not try something different like roasted root vegetables?  Parsnips, rutabagas, beets, carrots, ...

PUMPKIN CHEDDAR MUFFINS and ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND CHOCOLATE MUFFINS and BUTTERY ROSEMARY ORANGE SHORTBREAD

It was such a pleasure to welcome Wendy and Phil from CitiScapes Magazine into my home and kitchen, both so lovely, gracious and fun! We spe...