In a parallel universe some alternate version of myself is a celebrity chef, whipping up culinary delights for the masses.  In this world I enjoy watching celebrity chefs on TV and trying my hand at their recipes.  Since you clicked on the recipes link I’m thinking you enjoy cooking as much as I do.  I’ll share my successful recipes if you do!  Also, follow me on Pinterest, as I often do quick pins of interesting recipes I may not have tried out yet.

• Crockpot Beef Stroganoff January 24, 2013Last night I tried one of the many recipes I pinned on Pinterest.  I haven't always had the best of luck with Pinterest inspired recipes but this one was a hit all around. I made 2 lbs of egg noodles, there was plenty for 4 generous servings as well as lunch for 2 and I…
• Not Quite Chicken & Dumplings September 18, 2012My husband isn't a fan of the dumpling part of chicken and dumplings.  Something about them cooking in the broth just doesn't appeal to him so last night I made the same chicken and replaced the dumplings with baked biscuits. Ingredients: 10 chicken thighs, chopped into bite size pieces 1 small onion, diced 3 gloves…
• Marinated Flank Steak & Marinated Chicken Parts July 2, 2012Was a crazy busy weekend with parties and motorcycle rides so I don't have any pictures but I put together two marinades this weekend that we really enjoyed.  Both of these are variations of one's I'd seen before but never saved, so I totally winged it. Marinated Flank Steak 1 pack of fresh cilantro 4…
• Easter Bread April 4, 2012Every year around this time I carefully unfold the yellowing pages of my old recipe book - a collection I started when my grandmother shared her much loved holiday cookie recipes with me.  Those weekends of baking will remain in my memory long after the pages of my book have disintegrated.   It's not holiday cookies…