Sustenance

Looking for a great recipe for dinner tonight, or even a dessert or appetizer to bring to a party? This a a listing of everything I have made and posted thus far. It is updated every time I post a new recipe. Enjoy!

Favorite South Chicagoland Eats

Lunch Hacks for Lazy People Like Me

Movie Inspired: An Uncle Buck Giant Fluffy Pancake

Faux Noodles and Kitchen Gadgets: Zucchini Noodles with Shallot and Parmesan Cream Sauce

We Don’t Have to Sneak Cereal Anymore

More Vanilla Please: Traditional Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe

Cyber Monday Brunch: Apple Cheddar Mini Quiche

All About the Sides: 7 Awesome Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Giggle All the Way: Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Any Night Can Be Fancy: Green Beans (Haricoverts) with Lemon and Garlic

Pulled Pork Nachos

Splitting the Difference: Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread

What is With the #TealPumpkin?

Thirsty Thursday: Ice Vanilla Latte with Homemade Vanilla Syrup

Thirsty Thursday: Grapefruit Mules

Creating Recipes in a Hotel Room: Vacation Parfaits with Quaker

Pretzel Bread French Toast: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, (and Dessert) OH MY!

Why Cooking Oil Matters

Overnight Oats: How I Was Finally Convinced Chia Seeds are Ok

Meatheads: A Family Favorite and a Giveaway

Pina Colada S’mores: A Nostalgic Summer Get-Together

All American Big Game Layer Dip

St. Patrick’s Day Treats and The Only Cut Out Sugar Cookie Recipe You Will Ever Need

The Easiest Recipe for Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

Sour Cream Cinnamon Coffee Cake: Kindness Goes a Long Way

Winter Pot Roast over Mashed Potatoes

Relaxed and Ready: Cranberry Muffins with Oatmeal Streusel Topping

Homemade Caramel Sauce

You’d Think They’d Say, “No!”: Butternut, Gruyere, and Sage Mac and Cheese

Versatile Chocolate Chip Cookies & Some Allergy Back to School Tips

Your Choice Herb and Lemon Hummus

Breaking Some Rules: Lemon Blueberry Layer Cake

Refreshing and Mild Pineapple Salsa

Salad Season is Here: 5 Tips for Building a Perfect Salad Plus a Berry and Goat Cheese Salad

6 Ways To Use Leftover Hardboiled Eggs

Cruciferous Green Remedy: Roasting

Homemade is the Name of the Game for Leona’s New Menu

Versatile Valentine’s Treat: Red Berry Sauce

Heaven in a Jar: Homemade (Nut Free) Chocolate Spread

Smart Cookies: Scratch Brownies

Friday Pizza Night: A Family Tradition

Still Stranded: Turkey, Corn and Three Bean Chili

Fancy Side Dish: Sparkling Wine Risotto

Warm Up: Roasted Red Pepper Soup

Smart Cookies: Ok, They are Muffins… or Are They Doughnuts

Apple & Onion Stuffing: Technically It’s Dressing

Apple Crisp: An Impromptu Dessert

Smart Cookies: Pumpkin Cookies with Cinnamon Glaze

Smart Cookies: Cran Apple Oatmeal Cookies

Decadent Chocolate Chip and Doughnut Bread Pudding

Vinegar Berry Wash Works, Thanks Again Pinterest

Commence My Yearly Organizational Freak Out Oh and I Made Mason Jar Salads

Quaker Oats Keep Us Going All Summer Long

Garden Progress and Tips for a Successful Vegetable Garden

It’s Getting Hot in Here: Spicy Vegetable Stir Fry

An Herb Garden

Summer Treat: Banana Chocolate “Ice Cream”

A Little Treat: Brownie Pops

Lunch on the Go: Summer Picnic Tips

Delayed Steak Fajitas

I Think I Have a Caprese Problem

Smart Cookies: Salted Caramel Brownies

Quick Dinner and Reminiscing: Indian Butter Chicken

A Blast from the Past: Recipes

Out of my Comfort Zone: Chocolate Zabaglione

In Transit: Portable Caprese Salad

Smart Cookies: Lemon Squares

Rainbows and Clouds

Mariano’s, Family History, and Clover Quiche

Chatting: Irish Soda Bread

Smart Cookies: Irish Creme Delights

Baby, It’s Finally Cold Outside: Snow Cream

HELP ME! A Recipe Fail

Another Make Up: Greek Pasta Salad

Laissez les bons temps rouler: Jambalaya

Dinner and an Injury: Homemade Pizza

Salted Carmel and Dark Chocolate Truffles

Baby Tips: Homemade Babyfood

Breakfast for One: Banana, Berry, and Almond Oatmeal

Super Bowl Nosh: Cranberry, Turkey Roll Ups

Pomegranate Practice

The Perfect Gift: Beef Bourguignon

Super Easy Dinner: Deconstructed Greek Salad with Roasted Salmon and Yogurt Sauce

Smart Cookies: Italian Butter Cookies with Lemon Glaze

Happy Birthday: Chocolate Buttercream

What’s in the Fridge Guacamole

It’s All About the Toppings: Homemade Chili

Smart Cookies: Chocolate Dipped Vanilla Biscotti

Gobble Gobble: Roasting a Turkey

Paula Deen Saved the Day: Mini Quiches

T-Minus 9 Days to T-Time: Cornbread Stuffing

Smart Cookies: Cranberry Orange White Chocolate Blondies

I Could Pass for an Italian Grandma: Tomato Sauces

Happy Halloween: Pumpkin Carving

Oktoberfest: Brats and Orchard Salad

Autumn Comfort Food: Pumpkin Pound Cake

No More Lunch Ruts: Hummus Veggie Wrap

Upsy Daisy Cupcake Crazy: S’more Cupcake

The REAL Debate: Shepherd’s Pie or Cottage Pie?

Smart Cookies: “Lucy” Cookies

Working Late: Cheater Lasagna

Grandbaby Cakes: Lazy Chai Cinnamon Rolls

Rainy Day: Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Baking for a Cause: More Cookies

Newlywed Dinner: Quick Chicken and Dumplings

Big Kids Now: Cherry Cola (Pop) Brownies

Best Pals, Cars 2, and Pancakes: It doesn’t get much better.

Movie Night: Pizza Puffs and Salad on a Stick

Happy Birthday, Big Guy: Triple Chocolate Layer Cake

Root Beer With Me: Easy BBQ Pulled Pork

Making Up Cookie Recipes: White Chocolate, Oatmeal, and Blueberry Cookies

Minestrone Soup: It Can Cure Anything

Top Five Go To Dinners

Honey Wheat Bread and Grilled Cheese [How I Get Around a Food Allergy]

Know Anyone who Doesn’t Like Chicken Salad? Me either…

There is More Than One Way…To Make a Chicken Pot Pie

French Bread, Oui? Easy to Bake Bread for the First Timer

Molto Zucchini: Fresh Zucchini Frittata

Paula Deen has a recipe without butter: Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread

Pinteresting: Microwave Mug Cookies

He’s One Smart Cookie: Dark Chocolate, Cherry, and Oatmeal Cookies

Are you keen on quinoa?

Fiesta: Quick and Easy Slow Cooker Enchiladas

Warm Lunch