There was a quaint little restaurant in a nearby town called The Magnolia Cafe and they had the best panini sandwiches!  I say ‘was’ because it is no more.  Too …

This recipe for homemade cracked wheat bread is light and fluffy on the inside with a crunchy crust on the outside. It has a nutty, wholesome chew from the cracked …

Chicken is such a versatile bird.  It can be be prepared in so many wonderful ways and in comparison to beef it is low in fat and calories which adapts …

This chipotle chocolate BBQ sauce has a delicious blend of dark chocolate and the smokey spice from chipotle. Combined with the tangy, sweetness that traditional barbecue sauces have, this chocolate …

This seafood stew is a fusion of the French style bouillabaisse and the Italian version of cioppino. With flavorful vegetables, fresh seafood, and an abundance of herbs and spices, this recipe …

When my youngest niece turned 13, I had the privilege of baking her birthday cake.  Her mother is an excellent cook who manages to accomplish more than the ordinary person …

About 15 years ago I discovered the wonders of the George Foreman grill. Since then I have worn out several of them.  I have had different sizes of these grills …

These cucumber shrimp bites make a light and refreshing dish. You can make them in minutes, so they’re perfect for last-minute get-togethers or when you need to whip up something …

If there is anything better than waking up to freshly baked cinnamon rolls, it’s eating them. 😉 The smell alone will get you in a good mood but these sticky …

Homemade gingersnap cookies that can be baked until they are soft and chewy or a little longer for a crisp and ‘snappy’ cookie. I have had this recipe for gingersnap …

This classic Italian Minestrone Soup is hearty, healthy and easy to make.  It is full of vegetables and goodness.  Also, it is gluten-free with no pasta.  Try this for a …

These Pfeffernusse (German spice cookies) are small spice cookies that are sweetened with molasses and brown sugar. Our version has an extra spicy kick from black pepper and a unique …

This Alsace onion tart has a flaky, tender pastry shell with a custard filling of rich and creamy caramelized onions and a hint of thyme.  It can be served at …

Mexican tea cookies are a rich, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth, shortbread type of cookie.  They are rolled in powdered sugar twice, giving them a perfectly sweet coating to match the lightly sweetened …

A few years ago we were in Vienna Austria for a very short 3 days.  We stopped in the Sacher hotel and had a slice of their authentic Sacher-Torte.  I …

This authentic recipe for Sauerbraten is a German pot roast that gets marinated for several days. Its savory, sweet and sour gravy gets thickened with gingersnaps which give it a …

I have a very dear friend whom I consider more of a sister than a friend.  Her two children are near and dear to my heart.   It is not enough …

These fresh vegetable spring rolls are like a handheld salad and much healthier than fried egg rolls. They are loaded with crisp vegetables, fresh herbs, and tender rice noodles. We …

Salads can be so much more than just a bowl of greens. This kale and barley salad is a perfect example. It has a medley of fall flavors with butternut …

These overnight yeast waffles will make breakfast your favorite meal of the day. They are extra crisp and light on the outside and absolutely divine on the inside.

Josh graduated from the University of Washington earlier this year.  The morning started off with a small, intimate ceremony that only included his Materials Science and Engineering department.  The department …

This is a quick and easy recipe for sweet pickled chanterelles, which you can use in salads, on top of pasta, or charcuterie boards. I am so excited about chanterelle …