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Baked Hasselback Potatoes
July 2, 2010 – 12:47 pm | 10 Comments
Baked Hasselback Potatoes

Life is weird and wonderful.
My plan for this week was to enjoy being home with my girls, relaxing by the pool and doing some fun baking and crafts with them. No running around, nowhere we …

Orzo Pasta with Shrimp
August 10, 2009 – 6:35 am | 8 Comments
Orzo Pasta with Shrimp

It’s been HOT here in Virginia lately.  We’d had a pretty mild summer, then suddenly the heat rolled in and doesn’t want to let go.  Makes for great beach and pool weather, though, plus a …

stuffed baby heirloom tomatoes
July 14, 2009 – 3:33 pm | 10 Comments
stuffed baby heirloom tomatoes

I’m in love with heirloom tomatoes!  I’ve always loved tomatoes – any shape, color or size – but heirlooms hold all the flavor that I remember from my childhood.  My parents had a huge vegetable …

baby bell peppers stuffed with cream cheese and fresh ricotta
April 23, 2009 – 8:14 am | 16 Comments
baby bell peppers stuffed with cream cheese and fresh ricotta

These little beauties will make your next barbecue something special.

simple roasted asparagus
April 13, 2009 – 1:44 pm | 17 Comments
simple roasted asparagus

Asparagus was one of the very first things I tried my hand at when I first began cooking a few years ago.

potatoes anna
March 10, 2009 – 2:02 pm | 6 Comments
potatoes anna

I love potatoes for so many different reasons.  They’re cheap, versatile, healthy, and full of flavor.

mushrooms au gratin
March 4, 2009 – 9:42 am | 8 Comments
mushrooms au gratin

THESE.  ARE.  SO.  YUMMY!!
I adore mushrooms.  Doesn’t matter to me how they’re prepared, what type of mushroom it is, or if it’s appetizer, entree, or dessert (okay, even I draw the line at dessert…maybe).  Add …

asparagus…in a bag?
March 1, 2009 – 10:49 am | 4 Comments
asparagus…in a bag?

I saw this delicious photo – along with its caption – on foodbuzz, and frantically searched until I found the recipe.  I love asparagus, and while roasting it comes darn close to perfection, I absolutely can’t …