It was Bill's birthday earlier this month. Despite my intent to freeze my age at 29, Bill will not let a birth

One of my dear friends and her husband invited us over for crab cakes and a lobster boil. If you're aware that

Herbed leg of lamb with a marmalade glaze. Perfect for Easter.

I was hosting my book club last week and needed an array of finger foods. A mix of sweet and savory is imperat

A thin chocolate genoise rolled around a sweet marshmallow cream filling.

This ultra rich, fudgy brownies with walnuts are perfect for any occasion!

This recipe was supposed to make 6 humongous cookies...crazy, huh? Instead, I used a small scoop and baked up

A grilled cheese sandwich is the epitome of comfort food.  Buttered toast and gooey cheese. Nothing better in

Something magical happens when caramel and chocolate combine! These carmelitas are sheer bliss! Recipe adapted

Fudgy brownies dosed with raspberry jam and Chambord for an out of this world dessert experience

Recipe adapted from recipes from Alton Brown, The Pioneer Woman, and Better Homes and Gardens

These brownie drop cookies were one of my early Food Network recipe finds. I knew they'd be marvelous as soon

Sweet pastry crusts filled with a light cheesecake filling and topped with gorgeous ripe strawberries.

Seabass topped with a Mediterranean tapenade! Adapted from Eatingwell.com

A delectable peanut butter cookie bar with a layer of caramel! !Adapted from Lemons for Lulu

Delectable shrimp flavored with Sambuca, rosemary and wrapped in Prosciutto

A crisp meringue shell topped with lemon curd and cream

A decadent triple layer chocolate cake iced with chocolate ganache.

My family looks forward to the Grasshopper Pie I made every 4th of July. So for this year's St. Patrick's Day,

My brother-in-law was in town for a couple days. As I pulled these blueberry orange muffins out of the oven, t

There was a miserable week back in February when nobody was eating. Katie was fighting a stomach virus, Bill w

!Adapted from American Favorites by Betty Rosbottom

These Strawberry Buttermilk Scones prove that you don't need cream to create tender, moist scones! Strawberry

This recipe for Meringue Topped Chocolate Chip Bars has been around since the 1930's. They're often called Cho

A rich, delicious brownie and cheesecake combination adapted from Maida Haetter.

A hearty lentil soup that's both healthy and delicious

Nick, my college sophomore, was home for a weekend visit.  Miss Lambeau wasn't doing well...and we wanted him

A marinade flavored with tequila, lime, garlic and more, transformed ordinary shrimp into zesty, delectable Ma

Even my dubious husband thought these lemon curd filled Butter and Rum Crêpes were an outstanding dessert! B

A gorgeous salad adapted from Back to Basics by Ina Garten.

Did you know you don't have to cook your lasagna noodles before baking? And how about your sauce? Have you tri

If you can believe it, the hubby is not the pickiest member of my family. Katie wins that title. It's easier t

A twist on the classic boeuf bourguignon in a pasta dish! Pure comfort.

A smaller version of the perfect chocolate cake!

I first made this recipe or Stuffed Pork Chops with Apple Thyme Sauce a few years back after I received a com

Cheesecake bars with a vanilla wafer crust and topped with pecans and caramel sauce! Recipe adapted from Phila