grilled shrimp tostadas with jalapeno mango slaw
May 11, 2013 – 12:39 pm | 2 Comments

Diced Jalapenos, in a jar.

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Chicken, Potato & Summer Vegetable Pot Pie
August 22, 2012 – 9:31 am | 54 Comments
Chicken, Potato & Summer Vegetable Pot Pie

Easy chicken or turkey pot pie plus tips on how to throw it together in a snap on a busy weeknight!

homemade ricotta
August 15, 2012 – 1:27 pm | 82 Comments
homemade ricotta

If you can boil water, you can make your own homemade ricotta cheese.

refreshing raspberry lemonade
August 15, 2012 – 9:26 am | 36 Comments
refreshing raspberry lemonade

The best raspberry lemonade recipe!

fresh cherry tarts
August 13, 2012 – 6:09 pm | 33 Comments
fresh cherry tarts

An easy make-ahead tart.

steak salad with cilantro-jalapeno pesto
August 12, 2012 – 4:46 pm | 52 Comments
steak salad with cilantro-jalapeno pesto

Have your steak and eat it, too.

prosciutto, peaches & a balsamic glaze
August 8, 2012 – 9:23 am | 70 Comments
prosciutto, peaches & a balsamic glaze

Natures best salty & sweet combo.

grilled peach, corn & feta salad
August 7, 2012 – 11:31 am | 32 Comments
grilled peach, corn & feta salad

Healthy has never tasted this good.

bourbon peach pie pops
August 6, 2012 – 11:34 am | 41 Comments
bourbon peach pie pops

Summer on a stick!

panna cotta with summer peaches & grand marnier
August 3, 2012 – 9:01 am | 40 Comments
panna cotta with summer peaches & grand marnier

A creamy dessert from Italy that takes just minutes to put together.

tabbouleh
August 2, 2012 – 8:48 am | 25 Comments
tabbouleh

Tabbouleh: a salad traditionally made of bulgur, tomatoes, finely chopped parsley, mint, onion and garlic, and seasoned with olive oil, lemon juice and salt.

greek chicken pitas with tzatziki & feta
August 1, 2012 – 9:51 am | 27 Comments
greek chicken pitas with tzatziki & feta

A gyro wannabe only better.

Mexican Chicken & Brown Rice Casserole {America Makes Dinner}
July 30, 2012 – 5:25 pm | 33 Comments
Mexican Chicken & Brown Rice Casserole {America Makes Dinner}

My go-to healthy dinner recipe that I’m sharing in support of the America Makes Dinner campaign.

Potato-Stuffed Poblanos with Shrimp
July 18, 2012 – 10:47 am | 48 Comments
Potato-Stuffed Poblanos with Shrimp

Combining farmer’s market fresh with delicious convenience!

baked strawberry oatmeal
July 2, 2012 – 6:21 pm | 64 Comments
baked strawberry oatmeal

The most fun oatmeal recipe ever!

strawberry icebox cake {fourth of july}
June 30, 2012 – 8:22 pm | 24 Comments
strawberry icebox cake {fourth of july}

An easy, no-bake strawberry cake.

4th of July Marshmallow Pops {kids recipe}
June 29, 2012 – 8:20 pm | 26 Comments
4th of July Marshmallow Pops {kids recipe}

A fun and easy Fourth of July treat!

bacon, egg & gruyere brat burgers
June 29, 2012 – 2:59 pm | 35 Comments
bacon, egg & gruyere brat burgers

A twist on the typical brat.

ginger shrimp & peanut sauce
June 15, 2012 – 2:34 pm | 51 Comments
ginger shrimp & peanut sauce

One of my go-to easy appetizers.

strawberry scones with lemon glaze
June 13, 2012 – 11:25 am | 39 Comments
strawberry scones with lemon glaze

Making Dad breakfast this Sunday? Get yourself some in-season strawberries and whip him up a batch of these yummy scones.

chef geoff’s shrimp & very gouda grits
June 12, 2012 – 8:09 am | 30 Comments
chef geoff’s shrimp & very gouda grits

Chef Geoff’s fabulous Shrimp & Very Gouda Grits, recreated at home!