Mac-Daddi-Roni Salad

With the start of the Memorial Day Weekend, I'm posting this recipe that seems fitting for all of the crazy barbecues, parties and gatherings that'll be taking place across the country. I'm not sure if you've heard of this salad, but it's a Guy Fieri recipe which I've depended on for many a picnic at [...]

Chicken and Dumplings

When I was growing up, one of my very favorite things that my mother would cook, was her amazing hearty, homey, comforting Chicken and Dumplings. My mother was from the South and I have to tell you... she had this one down. Her chicken broth was always homemade using a whole chicken that she cut up [...]

Grilled Shrimp and Sausage Skewers with Smoky Paprika Glaze

Grilled Shrimp and Sausage Skewers with Smoky Paprika Glaze

When I awoke Saturday morning, I heard a sign coming from nature. It came in the form of bird calls. Lots and lots and lots of bird calls. In fact, the birds get so loud around here in the summer, it almost sounds jungle-like. And because we live on the water... we get a combination [...]

Orzo with Tomatoes, Feta and Green Onions

Tomatoes....Feta..... I could stop there and that alone is something of a perfect combination, but let's go on...  add in a healthy handful of basil... another of green onions, toasted pine nuts and a pile of orzo... dress all up with an impeccably balanced vinaigrette and w-o-w. You have a combination of flavors so great, [...]