If you have a great source for fresh mussels, there is nothing simpler and more decadent than knowing how to make mussels in white wine sauce. These pretty black beauties are one of my favorite meals. Perfect in the summer because they take just minutes to prepare and are light and luscious and perfect in …

This North Carolina Lemon Pie recipe with its Saltine crust is otherwise known as Atlantic Beach Pie. I don’t care what you call it, this easy lemon pie with its salty crust is a crowd pleaser! Last week I had a shrimp boil for a few friends and chose to make this North Carolina lemon …

Is caprese salad healthy? Loaded with red ripe tomatoes, and maybe fresh peaches, along with creamy mozzarella, do you really need to ask is caprese salad healthy? This gorgeous salad with fresh ingredients that include fresh mozzarella cheese, fresh juicy tomatoes, fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil is always high on my summer foods …

This chicken spiedie recipe disapppeared practically before it made it to the plate. I had no idea this skewered chicken with Italian dressing would be so popular. Ever made a chicken spiedie recipe? This simple dish, that became popular in the Southern tier of upstate New York, is just marinated chicken that can be eaten …

This Mixto Mexican Molcajete recipe is one of my favorite summer recipes. Made with grilled chicken, beef, shrimp and sausage, (or take your pick), molcajete mixto makes a perfect feast! I made Manservant’s Father’s Day when I presented him with this Mexican molcajete recipe; one of his favorite Mexican dishes. He and Alex usually share …

Do you know the health benefits of tabouli? I love tabouli salad with lots of fresh herbs but never realized how good it is for me. Make this popular Middle Eastern salad for your next meal and discover the secrets of why it not only tastes good, but is good for you! I’ve been wanting …

When I don’t feel like making pie, a fruit galette is so quick and easy to make. Especially with a store-bought crust! Manservant has all of a sudden fallen in love with fruit galettes. Particularly strawberry rhubarb fruit galettes. It must be that when I sent him to Texas with this strawberry rhubarb quick bread …

This Mexican pork adobo recipe uses pork shoulder and rich dried chiles to create this staple of Mexican cuisine. Maybe this is the Mexican version of pulled shredded pork! A Mexican pork adobo recipe consists of a rich sauce made with dried chilies, garlic and orange juice with braised pork. Adobo means marinade and this …