Shrimp and Snow Pea Stir Fry Recipe

Shrimp and Snow Pea Stir Fry Recipe

It may be the beginning of July, but in Maine we are just wrapping up our Spring-like weather. My garden is still in Spring mode with loads and loads of peas, so the menu has been dominated by snow and shelling peas. Every year I 

Easy Grilled Asparagus

Easy Grilled Asparagus

Have you ever watched people make grilled asparagus before? It seems to be an exercise in patience–at least it always was when I tried grilling them. When I am hungry, I do not want to play chicken with the open grill grates or even mess 

Delicious Beef Stew Recipe

Delicious Beef Stew Recipe

Old Man Winter has certainly come to visit in Maine this week! Feet of snow, freezing rain, sleet, wind–you name it, we got it! So while inside trying to survive the latest round of the white stuff, it was time to make something that filled 

Baked Crab Rangoon

Baked Crab Rangoon

I have been craving crab recently, and hate to deep fry foods–so much so that I don’t own a deep fryer.  So, when I want Crab Rangoon, I have to do the baked version.  My version uses real crab claw meat and not the imitation 

Red Beans and Rice Recipe

Red Beans and Rice Recipe

The Best Cajun Style Red Beans and Rice Recipe!

Apple & Fontina Grilled Cheese-How to Make a Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Apple & Fontina Grilled Cheese-How to Make a Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Who doesn’t love grilled cheese sandwiches? Whether on its own or with a warm cup of soup, this comfort food is good any time of the year. It isn’t quite soup season here, but I was craving a grilled cheese this week and found the 

Pork Chops & Pears with Gorgonzola Sauce

Pork Chops & Pears with Gorgonzola Sauce

Pork chops have long been a favorite in this house, and historically, they have been prepared in a classic breading preceded by a session of shaking. So, in order to expand the pork chop repertoire, I started experimenting with the chops. This particular recipe was