Thanksgiving Spicy Bar-B-Q Turkey Rub and a Creamy Clam Dip

I hope you enjoy our new user friendly, recipe focused layout. Thanksgiving is almost here and I am so excited; it’s my favorite day of the year.  It’s the time when families and friends come together to recreate their traditional family recipes.  It’s the holiday where cooking is everything! Every year my family INSISTS that … More Thanksgiving Spicy Bar-B-Q Turkey Rub and a Creamy Clam Dip

Pumpkin Lobster Curry Bisque with Homemade Crème Fraîche

Halloween is just a week away!  I love this time of year when the air is cool and the morning light is a special shade of orange that is a constant reminder of the harvest season.  My family’s Halloween tradition is to have our friends over for a big, hearty meal before we head out … More Pumpkin Lobster Curry Bisque with Homemade Crème Fraîche

Fourth of July Marinated Steak and Creamy Cilantro Potato Salad with Addicting Avocado Dip

Happy Fourth of July! Well, almost Fourth of July. How about Fourth of July weekend, since the holiday fell on the un-Godly day of Tuesday. Does anything good ever happen on a Tuesday? I guess it does this year. This is my favorite time of year because the weather is beautiful, my daughter is out … More Fourth of July Marinated Steak and Creamy Cilantro Potato Salad with Addicting Avocado Dip

Saint Patrick’s Day Corned Beef and Cabbage Sandwiches with Irish Pub-Style Vegetable Soup

Can you hear it? Spring has officially arrived in Southern California. Every morning I wake up to a barrage of sweet bird calls and the sound of my curtains rustling from the morning breeze. This beautiful time of year is made even more sweet due to the resurgence of the glorious fruits and vegetables that are now back … More Saint Patrick’s Day Corned Beef and Cabbage Sandwiches with Irish Pub-Style Vegetable Soup