Yesterday morning, in anticipation of a busy day, I was trying to figure out what to have for dinner.  I needed something quick and easy because I was going to be out and about until later in the day but I didn’t want to just order a pizza or do take out.  I had almost …

Sometimes you come across a dish that you know immediately is a “Must-Try”!  For me, those kind of recipes are small plates that usually involve some type of gooey cheese and of course, can be paired with a crisp Chardonnay.  Add in some freshly baked bread and seafood?  Well, then you take it to a …

Spring has been a long time coming here in East Tennessee.   In fact, we are still struggling to get away from Winter’s chilly grasp but the fresh flavors that we all love about this time of the year, are readily available in our local markets.  One of my favorite ethnicities in food comes from the Mediterranean and not only is …

I love Corned Beef!  My favorite way to have it is on couple of pieces of Rye Bread, smothered in sour kraut and mustard, topped with gooey swiss cheese…grill it and I’m good to go!  You can always get excellent Corned Beef at your local market, too but every year around St. Patrick’s Day, you …

If you are looking for a recipe to serve for the Big Game on Sunday (or any other casual gathering you may be having) and you want to wow your guests, this recipe is for you!  It can be made the day before (it’s actually better the next day) and it truly tastes like authentic …

I love Mexican food….the cheesier and spicier the better but usually it also is loaded with tons of calories and lots of fat.  Being that the New Year brings all kinds of new resolutions (sometimes the same ones every year…ha, ha), like eating better and doing more exercise, I thought I would make my first blog …

If you have been following my blog over the last year, you have figured out that my favorite foods are usually served in a bowl…the perfect vessel for delicious brothy bites!  One of my favorite recipes is actually probably one of the simplest…Beef Stew.  Although I have tried many other recipes with wonderfully exotic ingredients, …

Thanksgiving has come and gone and your tummies are probably still stuffed with all the yummy turkey and the sinful side dishes and desserts that you enjoyed with your family yesterday.  You may have even over-indulged a bit….I could definitely say that by looking at my father-in-law’s plate. He might fall into that category! Today, however, …

Last night, I whipped up the simplest and easiest stir fry and it was so beautiful and tasty, I knew I had to share it with you.  It is kind of a different take on stir fry in that I use a homemade Szechwan sauce.  Szechwan cuisine is typically considered one with fresh but bold …

It is the first week of November and in East Tennessee, we have already seen snow fall in our area from just a little dusting to up two feet in the mountains!  With these blustery conditions becoming more and more frequent, we are in need of three components for our weeknight meals…easy, healthy, and comforting …