Chewy Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookies…I dared to try a cookie recipe from a butter company – so glad I did!

Roasted Broccoli with Lemon – vegetable side dishes don’t come any simpler (or tastier!) than this

There’s a reason “endless shrimp” is such a crowd draw – once you start popping these in your mouth, it’s really hard to stop

Quick & Easy Strawberry Jam – fresh fruit flavor, no canning knowledge required

Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes made with a secret ingredient (powdered buttermilk!)

Homemade Popcorn Trio – kettle, caramel and sea salt / thyme / olive oil popcorn

Sausage Breakfast Casserole – a savory bread pudding for Mother’s Day

Sour Cream Pecan Coffee Cake – the “sweet” half of my Mother’s Day brunch menu

Margaritas – the most refreshing part about celebrating Cinco de Mayo

Oatmeal cookies are usually the Jan Brady of the cookie world – this time they’re getting the much-deserved spotlight.

Caesar Salad with Sugar Snap Peas – sweet, crunchy peas are a terrific complement to a garlicky Caesar dressing

Garlic-Lime Cornish Game Hens are juicy and zesty and roast rather quickly

Grilled Steak Tabbouleh Salad – a fresh, easy, healthier way to enjoy a good steak.

King Arthur calls these their “Best Fudge Brownies Ever” – could they possibly live up to all the hype?

Green Beans with Feta and Dill – a zesty, flavorful way to enjoy fresh green beans this season

Carnitas Soft Tacos – succulent braised pork shoulder, served with warm tortillas and “the works”

Vanilla Glazed Baby Carrots – a quick and easy side dish perfect for Easter or any time of the year

Classic roll-out sugar cookies with royal icing – Happy Spring!

Making matzo balls used to intimidate me, but a 40-year-old recipe and a whole lot of great tips changed all that

Spinach-Bacon Macaroni & Cheese is not only full of cheesy-bacony flavor, but it’s also really great to freeze

White Whole Wheat Walnut Bread, a spoonful of strawberry jam and a cup of tea for a perfect afternoon snack.

Whole Grain Spaghetti with Cherry Tomatoes & Pecorino Romano – can you see the stealth caramelized onions hiding in there as well?