I’ve tried to make Spanish rice several times over the years and the seasoning is never quite right. I finally asked for my sister-in-law, Linda’s recipe because she’d made it for a gathering, and it’s delicious. This is the recipe her mom and grandmother have […]

When I have bananas that are past their prime, this is my favorite quick and easy banana bread. Equipment / Ingredients used:

I love fresh melon during the summer, but it goes bad quickly and never fails, even as a family of 4 we just can’t get it all eaten. Around day 3 after cutting it, if we still have a lot left, I’ve found it actually […]

I love Pico, it’s so versatile, great dip for snacking, topping for tacos or chips, and you can back off the lime juice, pulse it and you have salsa! Pair with fresh single pot black beans or my recipe for the best pinto beans!

I make these at least once a month. Great with corn bread, rice, or as a side to your favorite dish, it’s an easy classic recipe. Shown with our fresh & easy pico de gallo as garnish. **Please note, overnight soak or several hour soak […]

When I come across a frozen bag of speckled butter beans, I’ll buy several to cook during the year. An easy side that goes great with our Favorite Creamy Potato Salad and BBQ. Slightly sweet, it’s taste is similar to baked beans.

Surprisingly delicious, this is one of my husband’s favorite dishes served at a local Japanese restaurant. Here’s his recreation of his favorite dish.

I’ve made snickerdoodle cookies a lot over the years and they always fell short of my expectations. A little too bready, too flat, not enough cinnamon, too much, and the recipes made huge amounts that unless you were going to a party were enough to […]

I love smoothies! I love to experiment with throwing whatever fruit and sometimes veggies I have in the fridge or freezer into my recipes. Here’s a tasty green recipe with spinach, frozen banana, pineapple and green tea. Equipment used:

My husband and I are pretty particular about our coffee, and after years of taste testing, this is our ultimate favorite. Shown here with our blueberry streusel muffin and steamed milk. We know we’ve finally found the perfect cup of coffee when we make it […]