So now that you’ve made this monte cristo sandwich recipe, the question is what to serve with monte cristo sandwiches? Never heard of a Monte Cristo sandwich? This sweet and savory combo is easily assembled with deli meat from the deli counter of your favorite grocery store. Pick up some sliced salty ham or your …

Summertime means grilling and there is nothing I love more than grilled shrimp salad recipes. Quick and easy; shrimp is such a perfect food to cook at the last minute. I always keep some in my freezer for those moments when I have forgotten about dinner. Shrimp to the rescue! I know you will love …

With fresh lavender from my garden I decided to make this simple lavender cookie recipe. If you love shortbread and you love lavender you will love these lavender sugar cookies, loaded with lavender flavor. I made this lavender cookie recipe a few years ago for Zoe’s bridal shower.  They were a hit. Not just pretty, …

I love a good Italian sub sandwich and this recipe for a chopped Italian sub is easy to make, totally adaptable to your taste, and hey, I guess it’s a hit on Tik Tok, which must mean it’s really good, right? Do you love sandwiches like I do? I happen to love a good sandwich …

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 …