This goes great with anything and everything and at anytime of year. You’ll be making it more often than you realize. I’m sure my family is saying, “Not again!” but loving it at the same time!
1 loaf of Italian or French bread sliced lengthwise
Extra Virgin olive oil
2 cans pitted, black olives - drained
1 jar roasted […]

This stuffing recipe may become a weeknight ritual. It’s so much better than the pre-packaged stuff and it’s oh so delicious!
1 lb. ground sausage (buy the links and split if you can’t buy it loose)
1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil + 1/4 cup
Black pepper & Kosher salt to taste
2 loaves of bread - try to […]

This 1950’s classic should never be forgotten. My family loves it, so will yours. Here’s my version.
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup white sugar
1 tsp. dry mustard
3/4 tsp. celery seed (NOT celery salt)
1/4 cup canola oil
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 green pepper, diced or sliced
1 small red onion, diced or sliced
1 15-oz. can kidney beans - drained […]

Despite the fact I never attended or received any formal cooking school instruction, it is always something I’ve dreamed about. To be a La Cordon Bleu trained Chef! To possibly have my own restaurant or cafe! Well, the prestigious Scottsdale Culinary School is a choice place to apply for everyone who has a dream like […]

Being the owner of a cooking website doesn’t mean I whip up recipes six to seven days a week. I, too, need a break from the kitchen sometimes and finding out about Diet Mind Spirit was truly a heaven sent gift.
The body mind spirit connection, which you can find out about under the diet category […]

No need to wait until SuperBowl Sunday. This stew simmers for a nice long six hours; the intoxicating aroma will have everybody hovering over the stove.

1 1/2 lbs. beef stew cut into cubes
1/2 tsp. white pepper
1 tsp. kosher salt
3 Tbs. butter
28 oz. can of chopped tomatoes
30 oz. of tomato juice (I use Campbell’s Organic)
7 stalks […]