Macaroni and Cheese for a Crowd
Do you need to feed a lot of people? Will they be looking for something warm, comforting and creamy? Look no further! This Mac and Cheese for a Crowd is the perfect recipe. It's
Herb and Butter Salmon
Herb and Butter Salmon
Savory, buttery and lemony with garlic, basil and dill, this easy salmon recipe is short on prep time and big on taste. Make it for company, date night or a weeknight dinner. My
Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Ahh, brussel sprouts. The name alone can strike fear and loathing into so many hearts. I've see grimaced faces, describing bad experiences with brussel sprouts - boiled for holidays, made into mush, overcooked, undercooked, force-fed etcetera. But
Lemon Curd
Lemon curd wasn't a part of my life's menu until my forties. There were plenty of opportunities to try. I'd seen it in jars at the store. There were a couple of authentic tea parties where I politely
Easiest Slow Cooker Beef Pot Roast
Recently, my kitchen looked like this:
Painting walls is a project that I actually enjoy undertaking. But painting cabinets is an entirely different kettle of fish. We decided to save up and hire professionals for
Autumn has arrived in Northern California! The days are warm, but the nights are cool and lovely. Trees are sprinkling leaf confetti. Roasting meats and vegetables is inviting again and there are no worries if the oven heats up the
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