London Broil marinated in Madeira wine, extra virgin olive oil, fresh squeezed lemon juice, garlic and oregano; then grilled to perfection. With the warmer weather approaching, I thought it was time to break out the grill. Especially now that all of the snow has officially melted and I can get to it on my deck. Since we are supposed to reach 70 degrees in NJ today, it was a great day to make this Madeira Marinated London Broil. You can marinate the beef for as little as 2 hours to get the ... Read More about Madeira Marinated London Broil
Tomato Basil Tempura Shrimp
Shrimp lightly seasoned with McCormick's Tomato Basil Seasoning Mix, dipped in a tempura style batter; then fried until golden brown. *I was not financially compensated for this post. I received a sample for review purposes. The opinions are completely my own based on my experience. TGIF! Can you believe it? I actually have an actual seafood recipe to share with you on Seafood Frenzy Friday! Before I begin with my latest experiment for this Tomato Basil Tempura Style Shrimp, let me ... Read More about Tomato Basil Tempura Shrimp
Orange-Cinnamon Mashed Potatoes
These creamy mashed potatoes made with orange juice and ground cinnamon are a tasty side dish that are perfect for weeknight meals or holiday gatherings. If you're like me, you like your meals to go together. By that I mean whatever main course I'm serving I try to use the same flavors in my vegetables and side dishes that would compliment the main entree. While I was making the ham last week, I not only made the carrots to go with it, but I made these Orange-Cinnamon Mashed ... Read More about Orange-Cinnamon Mashed Potatoes
Cinnamon Carrot Sticks
Add these flavorful Cinnamon Carrot Sticks to your weeknight vegetable side dish rotation. They're super easy and delicious! Well, another busy weekend has come and gone. For us, Rachael and I took the 5 1/2 hour drive to visit Slippery Rock University in PA; which was one of the four colleges she was accepted to. As a parent, it's very hard to watch your child suffer emotionally and not be able to make the decision for them. My husband and I have told her that this is a decision she ... Read More about Cinnamon Carrot Sticks
Brown Sugar Honey Baked Ham
Making a holiday dinner doesn't have to be difficult. Try this Brown Sugar-Honey Baked Ham made with only three ingredients. Every Easter I tend to make a baked ham; however, since starting this blog Easter is the only time I ever make a ham and like I've said in the past, I try not to do "bloggy" stuff like photographing our food during holiday meals. This year, since my in-laws will be hosting dinner, I decided to make a ham ahead of time so that I can share my recipe for this ... Read More about Brown Sugar Honey Baked Ham
Ravioli with Asparagus in a Pink Cream Sauce
This recipe for Ravioli with Asparagus in a Pink Cream Sauce is delicious and so easy to make. It's perfect for any special occasion or a weeknight meal. Every once in a while, I'll purchase some frozen ravioli or tortellini to keep on hand should I need to make a REALLY quick dinner. Let's face it, contrary to popular belief, I don't always have time to make a full meal every night just like the rest of you. :) So having some ravioli (or other pasta) on hand along with a backup of homemade ... Read More about Ravioli with Asparagus in a Pink Cream Sauce