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 …

Fall is probably my favorite season!  The anticipation of seeing the leaves on the trees transform into a collage of color, watching my favorite football team amongst a sea of orange fans, and of course, there is the ultimate image of Fall…the Pumpkin! When I was growing up, the pumpkin meant that “The Great Pumpkin, …

Living in Knoxville, Tennessee in the heart of Big Orange Country, Tailgating is a way of life!  In fact, one of my first cookbooks (coming soon) will be some of my favorite tailgate treats!  This past weekend the Tennessee Volunteers Football Team played (and lost) to one of our biggest nemesis..the Florida Gators.  It was …

Every now and then you find the need to use up some extra ingredients you have on hand in the kitchen.  I happen to have extra eggs, onions, some bell peppers, cheese….sounds like  a breakfast casserole to me!  Even better….for dinner! This recipe comes so easily together and is always a crowd-pleaser.  Many times I …