When I lived in Maryland I fell in love with old bay seasoning and hot spiced shrimp. I used to buy my sea food from a truck on the side of the road — something that sounds crazy now but was totally normal there!
Smashed Roasted Garlic Potatoes
These are so yummy and really easy… plus as Melissa says, they taste as good as they look, which is delicious.
Paloma – Tequila-Grapefruit Cocktail
This cocktail is a variation on the classic Paloma. Fresh grapefruit juice and grapefruit-infused tequila add something special, while the elderflower adds sweetness.
Mv’s Famous White Peach Sangria
A refreshing white wine sangria that is always a hit at parties…ask anyone we know 😉
Grilled Goat Cheese Crostini with a Tangle of Marinated Roasted Peppers
Goat cheese speckled with fresh thyme is the perfect creamy counterpoint to the sweet, tangy roasted peppers in this recipe. Serve these crostini as an appetizer or paired with a simple green salad for a light lunch.
Maple French Toast and Bacon Cupcakes
You’ve heard the expression, “everything is better with bacon” – well, who knew that this included cupcakes.
Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta
The dash of sugar and balsamic vinegar make this bruschetta something really special and removing the seeds prevent the bread from getting mushy.
Scott Gray’s Fabulous Oyster Stuffing
This stuffing is over the top delicious. It’s also a great make in the morning dish and then just cook a little longer uncovered to make it crispy.
Pumpkin Ravioli with Hazelnut Brown Butter Sauce and Balsamic Drizzle
How Italian can I get, making pumpkin ravioli for our Thanksgiving starter? Warm with the scent of toasted hazelnuts and the perfect combination of pumpkin, rosemary, and sage. Sweet and savory hand-in-hand.
Best-Ever Barbecued Ribs
There are ribs, and then there are ribs: succulent, tender beauties that’ll make you look like the neighborhood pitmaster. These are those ribs, courtesy of the best and only recipe you’ll ever need.
The Yummiest Pulled Pork
Pork simmered in root beer makes all the difference. Topped with your favorite BBQ sauce, it’s sure to bring rave reviews
Traditional Cole Slaw
This colorful cabbage slaw is the perfect companion to barbecued ribs, pulled pork, burgers on the grill, and fried chicken.
Witch Hat Mint Chocolate Cupcakes
Fun Halloween treats that kids and grown-ups alike LOVE!
Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
These are super cute and yummy too. Great for Halloween or Thanksgiving!
Ray of Sunshine’s Chocolate Chip Cookies
I love these simple cookies. They are a Ray of Sunshine (Ray Turoczy) specialty! I use hazelnuts and milk chocolate chips to give them a slightly different flare than the basic chocolate chip cookie.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chocoflan
Who doesn’t love pb & chocolate… the end result of this dessert delicious and show-stoppingly gorgeous. The cake is rich and dense, almost like a brownie. The flan is as decadent and satisfying as that aged wine; a perfect complement to the chocolatey cake.
Linguine with Clam Sauce
Linguine with clam sauce should be packed with flavor: nicely garlicky and a little spicy. Most of all it should taste of fresh, delicious clams with the unmistakable tang of the sea. Fresh, in-the-shell clams are the key to getting this true clam flavor, and tiny littlenecks are the tenderest.
Summer Watermelon Salad
This salad is super simple but always a big hit a barbecue. When watermelon is in season it’s a nice light treat.
Spinach Mushroom and Goat Cheese Frittata
We picked up some free range fresh eggs yesterday at a farmer’s market who doesn’t love a frittata?
Baked Brie with Caramel and Cranberries
Whenever I serve this appetizer people can’t believe how yummy it its. It’s ewey gooie delicious.
Lemon Poppyseed Cookies
I love ice-box cookies because you can make the dough one night and bake them the next. However, these cookies can be baked immediately after step 4. Take a teaspoon of the dough, roll it into a ball and then flatten it with a glass dipped in flour.
Almond Sand Dollar Cookies
These cookies were a surprise that happened when Mommy and Aunt Judy experimented. The almonds were just supposed to be a decoration, but when the cookies came out of the oven, they were the spitting image of sand dollars!
Ginger Snap Cookies
The classic ginger snap that are easy and quick to make. They are a nice replacement for gingerbread men that are great… but lots of work ;-).
Pizzelle Cookies
The traditional Italian cookie, easy and delicious if you have a pizzelle maker.