(great beach food!) Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 cup pineapple chunks 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 tablespoons EVOO 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon garlic, minced 2 teaspoons soy sauce Directions Soak wooden skewers in water. Arrange shrimp and pineapple on skewers and lay flat in a casserole dish. In a small bowl, combine juice, EVOO, honey,... Read more
Why am I wearing flannel pajamas and sleeping on a heated mattress pad in the middle of May? Read more
Ingredients 4 – 4 ounce fillets tilapia salt and pepper to taste 2 redskin potatoes 4 tablespoons butter 3 cloves garlic, pressed 4 fresh basil leaves, chopped 1 large tomato, chopped 1 cup white wine Directions Preheat grill for medium-high heat. Thinly slice potatoes and place them side by side on a large piece of aluminum foil. Set the tilapia... Read more
The smell of dogwood and fresh mulch. Dandelions and daffodils. Gardeners with dirty knees. Fresh basil and rosemary. Joggers with dogs on leashes. Asparagus, artichokes, and arugula. Worms in the cracks of sidewalks. Sun peaking from behind clouds. Lawn mowers and charcoal grills in the evening. Watering cans and hoses. Manicured yards. Bees buzzing around new blossoms. Green colors and... Read more
Ingredients 1 jar (24-26 oz.) marinara sauce 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese 3 cups water 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 8 oz. lasagna noodles 2 garlic cloves, pressed 1/4 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper 1 lb. bulk Italian sausage links with casings removed 2 oz. Parmesan cheese 2 TB. fresh parsley, divided Directions Combine sauce and water in 12″... Read more
(easy and impressive for dinner parties and birthday desserts!) Ingredients for Brownies 2 eggs 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla 1 stick margarine 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped 1/2 cup flour Ingredients for Chocolate Ganache 1/2 cup (4 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips 1/4 cups heavy cream Microwave chocolate and cream on high for ~ 1 minute. Whisk... Read more
I’m not the type of girl who expects expensive or extravagant gifts from her boyfriend. Any guy can drop a fistful of cash on a fancy present, but it takes creativity to impress me. I prefer more intimate gestures, such as notes posted on my bathroom vanity or refrigerator door. It’s these moments that catch me off guard as I’m... Read more
Laura is the most competitive of the Rowlands’ children. She won’t admit it, but it’s true. Sure, we all play an intense hand of 500 and a fierce round of Mexican dominoes, but Laura’s competitiveness extends far beyond the family’s dining room table. And this developed at an early age. Mom and Dad enrolled Laura in gymnastics when she was... Read more
There’s only one option when it comes to washing down an ooey-gooey chocolatey dessert … a tall glass of cold milk. And not only does my boyfriend agree, he’s considerate enough to have a glass waiting for me at the table … a glass to share, that is. Me (walking into the dining room with said ooey-gooey chocolately dessert in... Read more
Wiener Schnitzel (Wien = Vienna… where it originated) Ingredients 8 cuts veal or pork loin, sliced thin (1/2 inch) 2 cups flour 2 eggs, beaten 2 cups Italian-seasoned bread crumbs EVOO for frying Lemon wedges Directions Pound meat with meat tenderizer until thin (~1/4″ to 3/8″). Dredge the cutlets in flour. Dip meat into beaten eggs. Coat meat with bread... Read more