Dinner

Apple and Cheese Stuffed Pork Chops

Apple Cheese & Bacon Stuffed Pork Chops

Pork Chops and Apple Sauce, not quite, but I do love saying that alla “Peter Brady” There is something to be said about the delicious combination of pork and apples.  Especially when using thick cut boneless pork chops, apples, Gouda... Continue reading →

Skillet Steak Nachos

I love nachos! Do you like nachos?   Have you ever made skillet steak nachos? These nachos are a party in a skillet! There is nothing like nachos, they are the perfect food for watching the big game, or tailgating,... Continue reading →

My Favorite Staycation Meal

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ArtofEntertaining #CollectiveBias The following content is intended for readers who are 21 or older. This year instead of traveling to a far off... Continue reading →

Refried Beans?!?!?

I’m a bit confused.  Can you tell by the title? I’m making pinto beans from scratch and blending them, but I’m not refrying them.  Yet they are still called refried beans.  See why I’m confused? I think, (I could be wrong)... Continue reading →

[ad] Easy Southwest Quinoa Bowl

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SimpleSatisfyingSalads #EverydayEffortless #CollectiveBias It seems lately, I’ve been so busy I can hardly get dinner on the table before 7:00 pm.  Do you... Continue reading →

The Year Of The Monkey!

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ChineseNYeats #CollectiveBias Did you know in the Chinese Culture, 2016 is the year of the Monkey? When the kids were younger Handsome and... Continue reading →

Creamy Potato Soup

There is nothing better on a chilly winter’s day than eating a big bowl of creamy potato soup in front of a roaring fire! Living in sunny Southern California, I’m not use to so many over cast colder than average winter... Continue reading →

Football and Wine

  This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #FlavorsOfTheGame #CollectiveBias The following content is intended for readers who are 21 or older. We love football season (and wine)! The excitement... Continue reading →

Fettuccini made with a2 Milk®

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MadeWithA2Milk #CollectiveBias I come from an Italian family, fettuccini is a staple in our household. Recently, there have been a few family members... Continue reading →

National Burger Day 2015!

Happy National Burger Day 2015! Since it is National Burger Day I thought I would share with you some delicious burgers I’ve seen around the Blog-O-Sphere.  One thing is for sure, I will be celebrating today with… you guessed it,... Continue reading →

Meatball and Biscuit Bake

A few days ago the weather turned to the 60s along with dark clouds and we finally got a few drops of rain in Southern California.  With a fire going in the fireplace all day, I was craving something warm,... Continue reading →

Creamy Tomato Farfalle Pasta

April is a month of birthday’s for very special ladies in my life.  My mom and my daughters, actually, my daughters were born on my mothers birthday. This year marked a “Big” one for my mom, so I decided to... Continue reading →

Meatball Italiano

When a friend told me about the Healthy Solutions Spice Blends 2015 Blogger Recipe Challenge, I knew I had to do it.  Healthy Solutions has so many wonderful spice blends for meat and seafood, it was hard to choose just... Continue reading →

Orecchiette with Summer Vegetables

It’s SUMMER!!! That great time of the year, every weekend is full to the brim with outside activities.  Picnic’s, outdoor concerts, baseball games, spending time at the beach or river, camping, hiking, gardening, or just running through the sprinklers…the summer... Continue reading →