Kentucky Bourbon Onions

I cannot eat a cheeseburger without caramelized or grilled onions. In my opinion, the meal is just not complete without their flavorful sweetness. I love them that much. So it’s safe to say I take my onions very seriously. There are several variations to prep the onions. The simplest version is cooking them in olive…

BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potato with Goat Cheese

Best compact meal ever. I created this dish by accident. What started as bbq chicken, a plain baked sweet potato, and a side salad, quickly turned into an over-stuffed, mouthwatering flavor explosion. The contrast of the sweetness in the potato, the spice of the bbq, the bite of the vinegar dressing and the creaminess of…

Tomato Feta Farfalle Salad

Summer and pasta salad go hand-in-hand. This is a simple, make-ahead pasta salad that highlights the delicious summer tomatoes & asparagus, fresh sweet basil and creamy feta cheese. You can make it more of a main entree as well by adding grilled chicken or shrimp. Ingredients Box of Farfalle Pasta Package of Sundried Tomatoes Container…

The Classic Potato Salad

Fourth of July is a time of family gatherings, fireworks, and delicious BBQ meals. Hot dogs, ribs, baked beans, and of course potato salad. This particular recipe belonged to my Nana, and my Mom has been making it every summer since I can remember. It is an absolute staple on our summer menus. Nothing quite…

Pear and Brie Quesadillas with Lime-Honey Dipping Sauce

Have you ever had an appetizer that could double as a dessert? Well this recipe, my friend, has been known to be both. It actually was not intended to be a dessert.  I had made them for a friends BBQ as a starter. But when we were done with dinner, our friend asked if he…