Antipasto Pasta Salad

  Warm weather has finally arrived. Days are getting longer... and I'm finally waking up to color. The gray of winter ice is gone and the lake has come alive with nature and plenty of recreational activity. Mornings have been starting off with a calm tranquility before the action begins. I thought I'd share a [...]

Bacon and Tomato Pasta

Do you have a quick and amazing meal that you can just pull out of your pocket at a moment's notice?  An easy "rave-producer" that rocks your guests or your family with equal and absolute gusto each and every time? I'd love to hear what it is at your house. This Bacon and Tomato Pasta [...]

Grilled Salmon Salad

Many times we order salads (or make them at home) that are labeled "salmon salads". You know, the salad full of greens with a nice, refreshing vinaigrette and a piece of poached salmon fillet strategically placed and balancing on top? I love those and have been know to order them often. However...What I never see [...]

Caponata Picnic Sandwiches

I love vegetables. I can forgo meat - and usually do - in favor of veggies any day. Oh I eat meat and I like it, don't get me wrong. I prepare meat dishes for my family all the time... but that's just another a perk they don't realize they're getting out of me. Not that [...]