These scones are the perfect fall treat. Yet it’s June 23rd and I thought they’d make the perfect addition to tea I served to a lovely friend this morning. They are a copycat of the pumpkin scones they serve at Starbucks. The are moist and flavorful and I especially love the spiced glaze on top. […]
by Laura
Summer Berry Pie
I LOVE this pie for so many reasons. It’s incredibly delicious and pretty low maintenance as far as pies go. With a simple graham cracker crust, there is no fussing with cutting butter into flour, chilling, rolling, making a lattice top, etc. Additionally, only the crust needs to be baked. The actual filling consists of […]
by Laura
Basil, Tomato and Fresh Mozzarella Salad
June 21st. The first official day of summer. Portland has felt anything but summery lately but I am confident that’s all about to change. I’m looking at the forecast for tomorrow and I see that it’s supposed to be 79 glorious degrees out! Yippee!!! Here is a fresh, light, simply delicious summery salad that I […]
by Laura
My New Toy
Today is my 33rd birthday and this is what I bought myself. Isn’t she pretty? Ice cream is definitely my weakness and my favorite dessert. I can’t wait to play with my new toy and come up with all kinds of delicious ice cream flavors!
by Laura
Tangy Pork Sandwiches with Spicy Slaw
Because Father’s Day is right around the corner I thought I’d put up a manly recipe for the special fathers in your life! This is really very easy to make and so delicious! Ingredients 1 large Vidalia or other sweet onion, sliced 3 pounds pork butt, rinsed and patted dry Salt and pepper 1 cup […]
by Laura
My New Favorite Cookie
I wanted to bake some cookies to send to my Dad for Father’s Day. I decided to work with what I had around the house and came up with an incredible cookie. Oatmeal cookies with toffee bits and butterscotch chips. So easy to make and super yummy! Oatmeal Butterscotch Toffee Cookies About 4 dozen cookies […]
by Laura
Chicken, Mushroom and Spinach Alfredo Lasagna
Oh my stars is this lasagna ever amazing. I personally loved it even more than traditional lasagna. With layers of chicken, mushrooms and spinach blanketed in a velvety alfredo sauce, what’s not to love? Ingredients 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter 1 pound button mushrooms, thinly sliced 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion 3 tablespoons […]
by Laura
Parker House Rolls
I would have to say one of the most delicious foods to me is fresh, warm, homemade bread. Nothing you can buy compares. I made a batch of these rolls yesterday to include in a meal I delivered to a friend who just had her fourth baby. I had plenty to give to her, our […]
by Laura
Three Cheese Ziti
I made this for our Italian themed Bunco and it got great reviews. Pasta coated in a marinara sauce, then a bechamel sauce and finally covered with three delicious cheeses. Yum-O! Thanks Rachael Ray!! Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes 1 (14-ounce) can crushed […]
by Laura
Asian Noodle Salad
I just made the Pioneer Woman’s favorite salad. Ever. Ever. Now she and I have something in common! This is so delicious with umpteem flavors that come together beautifully. Ingredients SALAD INGREDIENTS: 1 package Linguine Noodles, Cooked, Rinsed, And Cooled ½ heads Sliced Napa Cabbage, Or More To Taste ½ heads Sliced Purple Cabbage, Or […]