Cooking

The best thing about making bbq sandwiches like these is the mess factor. There is very little mess, nobody is assembly a sandwich and bbq sauce doesn't end up on the carpet. Another plus, they are a great snack that packs a filling punch.

When it comes to making steak in my house there is such a wide array of temperature preferences. My James and Josh prefer the cow to walk swiftly past an open flame and Colton likes it to stand in the middle of the fire for a couple of days. How do you like your beef?

Open a bag of Doritos and crack open a can of root beer, planning done! Okay, now for the girls...

I have been researching recipes and trying new things on my family to come up with some kick butt recipes that are going to make you an even greater star in the kitchen. Not only is the new series of recipes going to make you a culinary genius, its going to save time and money.

I don't know why, but that unassuming frozen bird causes so much grief every year. How big a turkey will feed everyone AND give us left overs? To Tent or Not? Is it safe to stuff the bird? How long do I cook it? How hot should the oven be? What does basting do and is it necessary?  Okay, before I stress you out with all this potential turkey drama, let's just dig right in and answer your questions

In the tradition of sharing my favorite recipes, here is one of my favorite comfy foods for a 'gloomy' cool day. My grandmother used to make a version of this recipe. She was a gourmet, a perfectionist in her cooking. Through the years I have taken her love for food and cooking and simplified many of her recipes.

I love to cook! There is no question about it. Cooking for me is like meditation. I am at one with the kitchen, a 'no interrupt zone'. Dinner with the family is a time to connect with the kids and my James, cooking dinner is a time to connect with myself. And when the food turns out delicious and disappears from their plates, well that's the best thing ever. This is why I share these recipes with

Cooking great weekday meals can be intimidating, but trust me if I can whip things up in a moments notice, you can too. I will continue to help you along the journey and together we will all have great dinners.

It's Time To Cook The Turkey! This Year I Am Considering Stuffing The Mighty Bird. I Am Not A Huge Bird Stuffer, In Fact, It Scares Me A Little. There Are So Many Little Warriors Out To Ruin Our Holiday. These Little Warriors, Well, Some Call Them Bacteria And They Can Shut Down A Party Faster Than A Fire Hydrant At A Dog Show.

Year After Year, I Get Overwhelmed Within The 24 Hours Of Thanksgiving. So Much To Do, So Many Details, I End Up Wanting To Run And Hide Or Nap Until Black Friday. This Year, I Am Taking A New Approach.