MMMMMMMMM Butter! Who doesn't love a pat of fresh cream butter melting on a stack of pancakes, or a warm muffin? Sizzling in a sauté pan browning, melting slowly on an ear of fresh grilled corn. Ok now, I'm hungry!  Add a few herbs to that fresh ... Read the Post
Scarborough Fair Herb Compound Butter
Decadent Smoked Macaroni and Cheese
Smoked macaroni and cheese, the most decadent side dish ever conceived made its way to my kitchen this weekend and boy howdy! This plate of awesomeness will soon become your favorite ! With icy weather headed toward north Louisiana this week, we ... Read the Post
Perfect Blueberry Muffins
Learning how to make perfect blueberry muffins, doesn't take much time, but does take some attention. There are a few issues when you're making fruit type cakes and muffins and you want to be sure you keep these tips handy. 1. Toss your fruit (in ... Read the Post
Stuffed Portobello Mushroom Caps
These stuffed portobello mushroom caps make the perfect meatless meal or can be quartered and served as appetizers, I recommend the former. Use the freshest of ingredients and make these a really special meal. While these aren't 'strictly' ... Read the Post
Copy Cat Campbell’s Tomato Soup
 I love tomato soup. There I said it!  I'm not so crazy about all the 'stuff' that goes into the cans and the organic varieties just lack the flavor. I've not made it in a while, but, when a friend online asked if anyone had a recipe that mimicked ... Read the Post
Italian Lentil Soup {Zuppa di Lenticchie}
This Zuppa di Lenticchie (Italian Lentil Soup) is an ideal winter dinner. If  you want, you can substitute the vegetable broth with meat broth, and add some diced bacon to the bowl. Any way you make this, you're going to look like a kitchen star and ... Read the Post