My cousin, Leah, has a passion for baking. She has taken many classes on frosting techniques, cake mixes, cookie designs and other baking tips. For many years she has lovingly created tasty treats for friends and family. Her business is starting to grow and she has now started a blog, called Frosty Tops Bakery, which [...]

The last time I went to visit my parents my dad opens the fridge and asks, “Do you wanna take home some parsley.” I say, “Sure, I don’t know what I’ll make with it, but I’m sure I can find a recipe.” Next thing you know I’m on my way home carrying a market tote [...]

One of my favorite ways to enjoy the summer sun is with a cocktail in hand! Summer calls for something light and refreshing in a chilled glass. Infusing vodka is a simple way to make a cool concoction that is perfect for sipping. Mixed in a pretty jar these drinks can make a great hostess [...]

Chicken salad sandwiches are a favorite of mine. Whenever I cook chicken for dinner I usually cook an extra piece of chicken so I can use the leftovers for lunch the next day. It is so quick and easy to just pop diced chicken and mayonnaise in the blender, but what really makes it special [...]

My great grandma was an amazing cook.  I remember eating fabulous meals at Thanksgiving and Christmas that she had prepared. She lived to be 94 years old so I was fortunate enough to have enjoyed twelve years of her cooking.  When she passed away my grandma inherited all of her cookbooks and just recently one of [...]

Ingredients

2 shallots, peeled
3 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 pieces bacon, diced, cooked, reserving 1 tablespoon bacon fat
2 tablespoons flour
4 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound penne pasta, cooked
1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
2 tbsp. melted butter
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions
Preheat [...]

My sister came to work last week with leftovers from a delicious meal she had cooked the night before. Being the thoughtful, sweet sister that she is, she brought some for me too. It was sooooo yummy!!! I had to have the recipe. She actually was watching Everyday Italian with Giada De Laurentiis on [...]