Category Archives: Recipes

Quick, simple and easy recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, baking, cocktails and more.

Mac and cheese with spinach, zucchini and peas.

Here’s a good Meatless Monday option for you: good ol’ mac and cheese, lightened up with a whole bunch of green vegetables. Now, when I say, ‘lightened up,’ don’t think this is a low-fat dish; it has plenty of cheese. … Continue reading

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Raspberry-almond bars.

These homemade raspberry-almond bars were so good I had to hide one in order to take a photo for the blog. This dessert is how I like it: not too rich or sweet. Continue reading

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Penne with asparagus and mushrooms.

Here in Southwest Ohio, asparagus season is in full swing, about 3 weeks early by my estimation. And I’m planning to eat it weekly until either a) I’m sick of it, or b) it’s gone. Early in the season, I’ve … Continue reading

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Grilled 3-cheese and arugula sandwich.

A glut of cheese in our fridge inspired this fantastic 3-cheese grilled cheese sandwich topped with peppery arugula. Continue reading

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Pasta with spring vegetables.

This one-pot pasta dish combines fresh tortellini with asparagus for a delicious spring dinner that’s super simple. Continue reading

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Stocking the pantry.

What’s in your pantry (or refrigerator or freezer)? I’ve put together a list of what I think are essential ingredients in every kitchen. Continue reading

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Refreshing mint-lime tea.

An abundance of mint growing in my garden inspired this refreshing tea with fresh lime juice and local honey. Continue reading

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Beautiful vegetable frittata.

The simple frittata should absolutely be part of your kitchen repertoire, as it’s a fast, easy and healthy dinner. Continue reading

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Easy grilled flatbread.

This super simple grilled flatbread makes a great accompaniment to dinner on these warm evenings. Continue reading

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Simple chocolate-red wine cake.

In my estimation, this wine-infused chocolate cake is about as perfect as a dessert can be: deeply flavored, not too sweet, moist, very simple to make. Perfect, right? I spotted a photo of this chocolate-red wine cake recently via social … Continue reading

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