Leek and Ricotta Tart

The combination of pine nuts and raisins with leeks may well be new to you but it’s certainly a successful one.

Grilled Halibut with Fresh Mango Salsa

A mango salsa topping gives this sweet fish entree a fresh kick.

Avocado Egg Salad Sandwich

This nutrient-packed sandwich makes eating healthy a delicious adventure!

Garlic Compound Butter

You'll find lots of uses for this simple butter that's infused with garlic and onion.

Hamburger Stroganoff

Cook meat (drain and wash), add onion, bell pepper, butter, flour, salt, pepper, garlic, salt, and mushrooms.  (cook about 10 minutes)  Stir in soup.  (cook…

Strawberry Fudge Ice Cream

Homemade bits of fudge swirl through a creamy strawberry ice cream.

Burnt Sugar Ice Cream

Caramelized sugar is stirred into a custard base for this rich, creamy ice cream.

Andy’s Bread

Equal parts of butter mayonnaise and cheese.  Mix together in a spread. Spread on any bread (I use french or sour dough). Place on cookie…

Guy’s Rockin’ Smoothie

Combine the fruit, orange juice, yogurt, flax seeds and ice cubes in a blender and mix for 20-30 seconds. Stop the blender, remove the top…

Morning pick me Up

Blend dates, banana, milk, and yogurt together until smooth.  Add ice to blender and pulse to crush ice.   Blend until all ingredients are incorporated.…

Bursting with Berries Lemony Lavender Shortcakes

For shortcakes- Preheat oven to 400F.  Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.  Whisk flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt;;  whisk…

My Famous Pie

A sweet pie with pecans, chocolate morsels, honey and a splash of bourbon.

BLACK FOREST CHERRY ROYALE NAPOLEON

Thaw pastry sheets at room temperature for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Unfold the pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface and then…

Strawberry Dip

Stir together and serve with strawberries or other fruit.  May use strawberry cream cheese for flavor. 

Bavarian Torte

Preheat oven to 450 degrees Mix margarine or butter, 1/3 cup sugar, vanilla.  Beat til well blended. Gradually add 3/4 cup flour and lastly, pecans…