Delicious anytime, but especially in the warmer months.
6 regular tea bags (not the flavored kinds)
3 cups boiling water
1 28-oz. bottle of lemon-lime flavored soda (Sprite, 7-Up, Sierra Mist, etc.)
Ice cubes
Place tea bags in a pot or teapot and pour the boiling water over; steep for 5 minutes then remove and toss out the bags. Pour […]

You can use any kind of bread for this - Italian, French, cornbread, garlic, etc. buy new loaves or even make your own. In any case they all work great because you oven crisp them first. You don’t have to wait for fresh veggie season. Enjoy!

1 loaf of bread, cut into 1 inch chunks
1 […]

The name says it all, and the ingredients are probably in your cupboards right now. Ala mode would make it divine. Dig in.
1 cup flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 Tbsp. baking cocoa (+ you’ll need more later)
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 cup milk
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil (I use canola)
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 cup packed […]

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, it gave me pause to wonder just what to buy for my mother on her special day. Fresh flowers or plants are such a great gift for any woman, or anyone. Shopping Martha Stewart Plants you’ll find a gorgeous array of flowers and plants for a special occasion, […]

It really is the best we’ve ever tasted. Simple wins again.
2) 32 oz. boxes chicken broth (I used a kosher brand)
1/2 bag baby carrots, chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped
2 medium onions, diced
2 small-medium, peeled & diced turnips
1 medium green pepper, diced
1 heaping Tbsp. minced garlic (from the jar is fine)
2 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. ground black […]

We eat this year-round. There is so much you can add to this.*
1/2 cup softened butter
1/4 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. celery seed
1 loaf of fresh, French or Italian bread
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Slice the bread horizontally and lay open-side up. In a small bowl, combine butter, paprika and celery seed; spread this on both […]

Since man (or woman) cannot live by bread alone, we also have wine. The Italians and French know a good thing when they see it, and as Americans, we’re not far behind. Our enjoyment of wine with our meals or a friendly gathering has reached new levels. Having a place to store several bottles in […]

Another version. The flavoring comes from the ham hock that’s left in to simmer with all the rest of the ingredients. Serve with some toasted bread slices and grated cheese on top.
1/2 cup dried white beans (I use Goya brand)
1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 ham hock
1 diced onion
3 garlic cloves - or […]

For about five years now I’ve been visualizing my future dream kitchen. One of the things I will be incorporating into it is a big, wide, island counter with a few bar stools on the side. The kind of bar stool that I have in mind would be a lattice-back type. Swivel or not, […]

I couldn’t resist creating another recipe for deviled eggs. One cannot have enough, I guess. Anyways, they’re divine if I may say so myself.
12 eggs hardboiled and peeled
1/2 cup Hellmann’s Mayonnaise (the only brand I use)
1 1/2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
2 tsp. cider vinegar
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. onion powder
Sprinklings […]