For Christmas this last year I got a Panini maker. I had wanted one for a long time and was very excited. Of course, Dan didn’t think I needed another kitchen item to have to store in my already-busting-at-the-seams kitchen. What does he know? He doesn’t see a problem when he goes to Home Depot […]
Archives for March 2012
100% Whole Wheat Banana Muffins
I have a pedestal cake plate with a glass dome that sits on my kitchen counter, and I almost always have “homemade” items under the dome for my family to grab when they are hungry. What appears under the dome changes a couple times a week, but it generally includes muffins, scones, or some quick […]
Shrimp and Corn Remoulade Dip
Before my family moved back to Kansas about 9 years ago, we lived in the northern panhandle of Florida. Dan was on active duty in the Navy and was an instructor pilot. He flew a lot to air fields down in the south and would eat lunch at some of the best Cajun “dives.” Living […]
Shrimp and Asparagus Risotto
This is one of my favorite springtime dinners. When I see fresh asparagus hit the grocery store, this dish goes to the top of my dinner menu. If you’re not a big seafood fan, you can use sautéed chicken for a delicious alternative. Just brown about a pound of chicken seasoned with salt and pepper […]
Onion Pie (Zwiebelkuchen)
This is another of my recipes I have tried to replicate from our travels in Germany. I first ate this on the banks of the Rhine River one fall. It is typically eaten during the wine festivals in late September or early October. As you stroll through the villages in the fall, all the small […]
Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup
I love to eat soup in the winter. Normally I will enjoy it for lunch just about every day during the cold winter months. This winter has been unusually warm in Kansas, as it has been for much of the country. In fact, we have already had a few days that my girls have put […]
Cheddar and Bacon Meatball Sliders
We have a favorite meatloaf in our family that you make and then lay strips of bacon over the top so that when it bakes that wonderful bacon flavor will work its way into the meatloaf. My Swedish Meatballs recipe has bacon that is cooked and added to the meat mixture. That got me to […]
Edamame Hummus
In anticipation of short and swimsuit season, I have been trying to lighten up my family’s meals during the week. We relax a little on the weekend because let’s face it, there are too many foods and recipes out there I want to eat! As I’ve told you before, we love hummus at our house. […]
Pesto Chicken Shells
I am really excited to share this recipe with you. I have been trying to perfect this one for awhile and I’ve finally gotten the stamp of approval from my family. My oldest daughter told me this tasted better than anything from an Italian restaurant. Trust me that made my night! This is the perfect […]
Creamy Corn Bake
Back during the holidays, in my post for our updated version of Green Bean Casserole, which by the way is a great side for your Easter dinner, I wrote about the corn dish I always take when my family attends potluck dinners. My kids love this dish and I make it frequently. Since I have had […]
