Lemon Basil Grilled Shrimp with Pesto Pasta

When you think of backyard entertaining, burgers or steaks are usually on the menu.  If the crowd is right I like to take a fresher approach...

The BEST Homemade Meatballs | Spaghetti & Meatballs

I'm sure you already have a Spaghetti and Meatballs recipe - everyone does.  The key to making things that everyone makes - and already ...

Recipes | Winter Dinner | Warm Winter Dinner | French Seafood Bisque

This is a great dinner that is warm, comforting and filled with great flavor.  Saffron and white wine give the soup that special touch that ...

Recipes | Beef Ragu with Crushed Tomatoes

Last night, I made a slow braised beef ragu tossed with an authentic Italian pasta.  This is great entree for a budget friendly dinner party...

Recipes | Chicken with Olives and Angel Hair Pasta for $10.50

Like all good recipes, this one is so simple... Olives, Olive Oil Chicken & Pasta. With the addition of a little champagne and a toppin...

Recipes | Quick Shrimp Pad Thai Inspired Recipe for $15

For dinner last night, I made this pad thai inspired shrimp recipe. The spicy, tangy lime juice and fresh vegetables make this dinner super...

Recipes | Baked Scallops, Caesar Salad, Prosciutto, and Crusty Italian Bread

As I begin planning our honeymoon to Italy, I find myself pouring over scrumptious sounding menus of restaurants we plan to visit. The simp...

Recipes | Grilled Flat Iron Steak, Grilled Bread con Tomate & Grilled Corn with Basil, Lemon & Garlic Vinaigrette

This weekend we had a late dinner at Michael Smith's Extra Virgin in Kansas City's Crossroad District. It was fabulous. We started w...

Recipes | Prosciutto, Peas & Pasta with Roasted Chicken in a Parmesan Cream Sauce

The key to fixing a great cream sauce (in my humble opinion) is to make it light and flavorful - not thick and goopie.  So, I use some wine,...

Recipes | Chicken Pot Pie

More often than not, when people think about pot pie they think unhealthy, time consuming and boring.  Not true.  My recipe is filled with v...

Recipes : Entertaining : Simple Lobster Grill

Sometimes on the weekends, we're in the mood for something special, but aren't in the mood to get all dressed up and spend $100+ on ...

Recipes | Homemade Garlic Croutons

Mike's not a fan of salads, so I'm always trying of ways to sway him.  These homemade garlic croutons might have done it! Garlic Cro...

Entertaining | Steak Frites | Truffle Fries

Last night, we had some friends over for dinner and I experimented with one of my 'restaurant' favorites - Truffle Fries.  I'm p...

Recipes | Blue Cheese Stuffed Bacon Burgers

In my posts, I usually start off by telling you how healthy my recipes is... not the case here.  Sorry : )  The best advice I can give you f...

Recipes | Roasted Chicken, Smashed Potatoes & Green Beans

Yesterday it was dreary and rainy in Kansas City, so, I turned to my 'comfort food' recipes - Roasted Chicken (ala Barefoot Contessa...

Recipes | Chicken Tortilla Soup

Chicken Tortilla Soup : 2 chicken breasts 2 tablespoons of olive oil 1 small yellow onion, chopped 3 cloves of garlic, chopped 1 small carro...

Recipes | Homemade Meatballs

Making homemade meatballs is one of those things that people find impossible - it takes too much time, too much hassle, too much skill.  All...

Recipes | Eggplant Parmesan

I prepared this Eggplant Parmesan at my Farmers Market Workshop and Cooking Class at A Thyme for Everything.  To see all of the photos and r...