Salsa Chicken
This cold watermelon salad is a refreshing bite on a hot summer day. I blend fresh mint and crumbled cheese with the watermelon for a delicious treat.
Living and writing in a circa 1840 New England Farmhouse with three generations of my family
Recipes
Watermelon Salad with Cheese and Fresh Mint
This cold watermelon salad is a refreshing bite on a hot summer day. I blend fresh mint and crumbled cheese with the watermelon for a delicious treat.
My Family’s Favorite Thanksgiving Recipes & FREE Turkey from ButcherBox
It’s time for me to share my favorite Thanksgiving recipes with you. These are the recipes that appear on our Thanksgiving table year after year. I hope that you’ll invite one or two of them to your celebration this year.
Onion Tarts Made with Puff Pastry
This is my favorite sort of recipe. It’s simple, easy to adapt to what you have on hand, and can be assembled ahead of time. These delicious Onion Tarts are perfect for an afternoon snack or party with friends and family. I was invited to Read More
How to Make Your Own Vanilla Extract
A good quality vanilla extract can add so much to a recipe. Once you know how to make your own vanilla extract, you’ll never find yourself without ample supply in your baking pantry. You’ll also find that it makes a delicious gift!
One Pan Creamy Orzo with Chicken and Spinach
This one pan Creamy Orzo with Chicken and Spinach is simple enough for a busy weeknight and delicious enough for Sunday dinner.
How to Make Fresh Mint Simple Syrup
Once you learn how to make fresh mint simple syrup, you can add its fresh flavor to iced tea, lemonade, mocktails, or cocktails all summer long. The easiest, or perhaps simplest, way to enjoy fresh mint’s flavor is in a simple syrup. It comes together Read More
Creamy Caesar Dressing
The other night I found myself with a craving for a Caesar salad but without any Caesar salad dressing. I have made the classic version of the dressing many times both with and without egg to emulsify it. Yet I was hungry and crunched for Read More
Béchamel Sauce
Béchamel is one of the five French mother sauces. It is a roux thickened sauce that can be very useful when making cream sauces, cheese sauces, or milk-based soups and chowders.
My Favorite Easter Recipes
If you’re looking for a little Easter recipe inspiration, we’ve got you covered. From brightly colored eggs to a breakfast or brunch worthy of a holiday celebration, you’ll find the recipes gathered together for you right here. Dessert? Well, I’ve got plenty of delicious ideas about Read More
Melted Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
I love chocolate chip cookies. I like to bake them, I like to eat them, I especially like to share them with someone I love. I also must like to write about them given that there are already five recipes in our collection for chocolate Read More
Super Fudgy Brownies
I can’t take credit for the recipe that inspired me to make these super fudgy brownies. I can be grateful that I did make them, incorporated a few of my own alterations, and that the result is even more delicious!