Sandwiches/Wraps/Flatbread

Grilled Peach and Coppa Pizza

5 comments May 15, 2013

Please say I can start posting recipes off the grill! I’m dying over here with so many I want to share! I’ll try not to inundate you, but let’s ease [...]

Bacon Jam Panini with Fontina and Spinach

18 comments January 16, 2013

Everyone said, “she’ll never use it – it’s heavy. It’s bulky. It takes up too much space. She’ll get bored with it. It will just collect dust. I’d put money [...]

Broiled Avocado with Cayenne, Lime, and Parmesan

10 comments October 4, 2012

You know it’s hot when you walk outside and there is a sea of dead worms on your sidewalk. Everyone is still watering their lawns here, so the worms escape [...]

Dill Pickle Sloppy Joe Grilled Cheese

11 comments September 6, 2012

Over here, anything with dill pickles gets our attention. Close attention. Sometimes gazing off into space, deep in thought of how good it’s going to taste. This and this are [...]

Alfredo Pizza with Roma Tomatoes

5 comments August 16, 2012

The truth about food blogging: it’s a lot of work. Some bloggers make it look so easy, with their endless eye-popping photos and effortless words that flow off the page. [...]

Garden Mini Bagel with Scallion Cream, a Video of the new OXO 3-in-1 Avocado Slicer, and a Giveaway

58 comments July 24, 2012

Once Paul insinuated that Captain Crunch and Frosted Flakes were probably not allowed during our 21 day no junk food challenge, I had to get more creative with breakfast and [...]

Garden Pizza with Grilled Corn, Feta, and Balsamic, a Video of the new OXO Corn Stripper, and a Giveaway

32 comments July 17, 2012

There’s an independent pizza joint down the street from us that serves up really good whole wheat crust and super fresh toppings. Non-traditional type pizza, some with an unusual mix [...]

Grilled Chicken and Pineapple Quesadillas

9 comments July 12, 2012

Up until recently, I’ve never been very eager to buy fresh pineapple. Not because I don’t like it, but because it’s sort of a pain to deal with. (Very similar [...]

“Schoooooool’s out…for summmah!” (Man, remember when parents thought Alice Cooper was dangerous? A bad influence? Pffft. Today, he’d be considered an angel.) Anyhoodle… it’s officially summer break for us. And [...]

Strawberry and Goat Cheese Flatbread with Balsamic Syrup

18 comments May 3, 2012

There are many days as a stay-at-home-mom that time stands still. Pretend tea party? Another game of Old Maid? Hide and Seek. Again. Ugh. And while Daddy can whip up [...]

Roasted Grapes with Thyme, Fresh Ricotta, & Grilled Bread

11 comments April 20, 2012

You saved your leftover 1/2 cup ricotta from Tuesday, right? No? It was just too good not to finish up, huh? I understand. Well, make some more! You must. Because [...]

Open-Faced Roasted Asparagus with Fresh Ricotta and Pesto

14 comments April 17, 2012

Asparagus is available year-round (thank goodness), but spring is the best season for the freshest, with April being primetime, baby! I just love it. Sometimes I’ll simply roast up a [...]

Shrimp and Pesto Pizza with Goat Cheese

21 comments February 16, 2012

Aaaaaaaaaaaah. That’s me. Taking a nice, healthy deep breath in, stretching, and relaxing my shoulders. The holidays are history. Check. Superbowl is done. Check. Valentine’s Day has past. Check. And [...]

Mushroom Melt

22 comments December 27, 2011

Lack of sleep, having to read the same book every night for months, watching Dora the Explorer – hardships parents have to face. And in my case, ignoring recipes with [...]

Prosciutto-Wrapped Turkey, Avocado & Swiss Panini

30 comments November 24, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving! I know you’re all anticipating the big feast in a few hours and not really thinking about the day after. But chances are you will have left over [...]

Open-Faced Smoked Salmon On Rye

25 comments July 5, 2011

Here are the facts: 1. I have done nothing but eat for the last 3 days. I’m sort of walking funny. 2. The kids have been staying up far too [...]

Asparagus Muenster Melt with Pesto Spread

12 comments May 3, 2011

Somebody needs to invent a vegetable that tastes like a chocolate chip cookie. Come on all you food scientists! Let’s get going on that. Haley likes green beans, soy beans, [...]

Beef Gyros

38 comments March 3, 2011

We have two Beagles. Yep. Hounds. Their entire existence revolves around food. They can (and do) finish off a bowl of kibble within seconds. I’ll admit, that they’ve slowed down [...]

Grilled Goat Cheese and Nutella Sandwich

39 comments February 17, 2011

I never make New Year’s resolutions, but when 2011 kicked off, I did have a few food issues I wanted to work on. Not Oprah-type food issues. More like, sitting [...]

Turkey-Cranberry Sandwich

26 comments November 11, 2010

Let’s play a hypothetical game. (Oh, fun!) Thanksgiving is now over. (What? NOT fun!) So we’re sad because we have to wait a whole year for it to come around [...]

Southwestern Sloppy Joes & a Cuisine Tonight Magazine Giveaway!

39 comments October 12, 2010

You know in the old Looney Tunes cartoons when a character is so hungry that they begin to fantasize about another character, or inanimate object, as a chicken leg…or hot [...]

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