Banana Bread– a classic quick bread with a tender cake and crunchy, sugary dome.

You will never guess the secret ingredient making this cookie green. I’ll give you a hint. It’s green and sounds like vintage.

Pickled Shrimp–the antipasto of the South!

Tomato, Leek, and Basil Soup–a comforting bowl of goodness for a chilly night or rainy afternoon.

Caramel de Lite Cookie Bars–enjoy those Girl Scout favorites anytime of year!

The Classic White Sandwich Bread–it makes my house smell so good!

Shrimp and Sherry Cheese Spread–it is the southerner in me that created this delicious dish!

New York-Style Crumb Cake–the perfect thing to wake up to after sleeping in on Sundays!

Creamy Ranch Dressing–no packets or bottles here; just the homemade good stuff!

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles using a David Lebovitz recipe — perfect for Valentines or anytime!

Lime-Macadamia-Papaya-Tart–tropical heaven!

Simple chocolate sauce and just divine!

Chocolate Waffles–our blizzard breakfast special!

Pineapple Coconut Upside Down Cake-perfect for our Sunday dinner and to chase away the winter blahs.

Beef with vegetable cheeseburger soup.

Braised Red Cabbage–my children ask for this more than they do mac-n-cheese. It is sweet, savory, tender, and oh-so-yum!

The classic Scotcheroo–peanut butter, chocolate, and butterscotch–what’s not to love?

Apple Fritters using Thomas Keller’s recipe from Ad Hoc at Home. A very simple dessert for a weeknight.

How to cure salmon – it isn’t as hard as you would think!

Clam Chowder from the Great Lakes??

The classic Snickerdoodle, but lighter in calories and lower in fat!

Everything from vegan mac & cheese to vegan baked donuts. It’s a veganorma of delicious food!