Did you see my Wordless Wednesday picture and video of the vehicle that became an ice sculpture when large waves from Lake Erie were breaking over to a parking lot on a freezing cold day? Click here for the picture… Read More ›
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Cast Iron Skillet Chicken with a Fruit Rice Pilaf Topped off with a Splash of Orange Liqueur
Sometimes you make a new recipe that ends up being beyond any initial expectations! And this is one of those recipes! Be sure to not reduce any of the spices because this is a wonderful rice dish with the spices… Read More ›
Roasted Lemon Rosemary Balsamic Chicken with a Pan Sauce
For Greg’s birthday I made a Rosemary Balsamic Chicken that was adapted by this recipe. I added more fresh rosemary and lemons to enhance the flavors of this wonderful recipe! This is one of those dishes you cannot stop eating!… Read More ›
Linguine Pasta with Roma Tomatoes and Shrimp
We love going to different restaurants to taste new dishes that inspires me to try different ingredients or make slight modifications to an existing recipe to give it a face-lift. There is nothing like walking into a good Italian restaurant… Read More ›
Wood-Grilled Chicken with Sundried Tomato Flatbread
This is a fabulous dish that we were inspired by Carrabbas. Wood grilled food is delish and you can make it on your gas grill. How much of the ingredients you place on the flatbread is dependent upon how you… Read More ›
Braised Balsamic Chicken with Shallots
I am starting a new series of recipes that I made for Mother’s Day dinner! We are starting with a Braised Balsamic Chicken with Shallots – an easy to make recipe that takes your dinner into the gourmet realm! Be… Read More ›
Awesome Turkey Chili With Cornbread
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Orange Walnut Chicken – Skillet Version
One of my favorites (and yes I have many favorites) dinner is Orange Walnut Chicken with Jasmine rice. This version is similar to my slow-cooker version except I make it on the stovetop, which adds a different flavor than in… Read More ›
Tomato Basil Orzo Soup
What a wonderful Saturday I had spending hours exploring blogs from around the world! There are so many wonderful talented cooks that inspire me to try new ingredients. I can’t wait to draft my versions of a few recipes and… Read More ›
Rosemary & Smoked Chicken Dumpling Stew
On a cold winter day, most of us want some comfort food! I love chicken pot pie and chicken dumplings but wanted a twist on the traditional recipes. I started with a simple rosemary marinade for the chicken and added… Read More ›
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