Anyone in the mood for a stick-to-your-ribs, warm-you-through-and-through soup thick enough to ward off even the coldest winter?  Big chunks of tender beef, flavorful mushrooms and carrots, and hearty barley combine to make my favorite soup that is perfect even for guests.  It needs an afternoon to simmer so plan ahead, but the actual prep […]

Seriously, this is one of those dinners that’s just too good to be true.  Quite possibly in the top three favorite dinners at my house.  Flavored cream cheese fills a tender chicken breast wrapped in crispy bacon. A simple recipe that is elegant and delicious. It’s way too easy to make to be something you […]

Glazed Raspberry Almond Scones, anyone? Biscuit-y soft and flaky, slightly sweet and fruity, these just melt in your mouth.  And if you can make a biscuit (yes, you sure can!) you can make a scone that will most certainly change your life. Okay, so the trick to light and fluffy scones and biscuits is to […]