The first time I made this seafood pasta salad it was for a birthday party I had for my 1-year-old daughter. That was in 1988. I've been holding on to the recipe for a long time because I adore seafood and love pasta salad. It's attractive, filled with a mix of seafood, savory herbs, olives, and lemony vinaigrette. Bring it along with you to potlucks, picnics, or serve it … [Read more...]
Spring Salad with Strawberries and Peas
Spring vegetables and fruits always look so fresh and innocent. They make you feel young at heart. It's a time for new beginnings and that inspired me to create a Spring Salad with Strawberries and Peas to bring in the season. Enjoy this recipe for Spring Salad with Strawberries and Peas! The stores are filled with mixtures of pre-washed baby greens making it easy … [Read more...]
Favorite Family Thanksgiving Recipes
I'll be honest and say that in the last several years I haven't cooked Thanksgiving dinner. This is mainly because my family is spread out and it's hard for us to get together. But we still have favorite family Thanksgiving recipes that we've made for decades. When you love a recipe, you can't help but make them year after year. I hope you get a chance to enjoy them as much … [Read more...]
Delicata Squash with Gouda Cheese and Thyme
Beginning in October early winter squash is in abundance. They're in all shapes and sizes, each tasting delightfully delectable. Delicata Squash is grown at the beginning of summer and is ready to pick within 80 - 100 days. There are so many ways to serve it but I was inspired to create this recipe using gouda cheese and fresh thyme. Enjoy this recipe! It's … [Read more...]
Chinese Longevity Soup
Bama, China is known for its large population of centenarians and is considered to be a longevity hotspot according to the book, The Blue Zones. One of the secrets of Bama longevity is their recipe for longevity soup. It's made with flavorful locally grown vegetables and fermented miso. The soup's combination of life-extending ingredients and its delicious flavor makes it a … [Read more...]
