overnight oats jar

I’ve decided that as a new tradition for my annual “Week of Valentine Treats” I’m going to include a heart healthy recipe. Last year it was my Heart Beet Salad, and this year I made one of my favorite versions of overnight oats. This recipe is incredibly versatile. Use your favorite berries (or other fruits…

clam brandade + parmesan & truffle

Sometimes romance comes in the form of comfort food, wouldn’t you agree? Warm, cheesy, potatoey, comfort food with just a hint of seafood and black truffle oil essence. This gets really decadent when you enjoy it on a slice of freshly baked baguette. When accompanied by a glass of  good white wine (I adore Sauvignon…

{just like ritz carlton’s} maui macadamia nut waffles with coconut syrup

Happy Valentine’s week, Lovelies! We’re kicking off our annual “Week of Valentine Treats” with one of our favorite romantic breakfasts. Jeff and I enjoyed waffles just like these while vising Maui, Hawaii. Every morning The Terrace Restaurant, at The Ritz Carlton Kapalua, served this amazing breakfast spread…. gorgeous, buttery caramel rolls, plump, fresh sausage, smoked…

old fashioned 5 bean salad

This classic salad is good with everything! I love it paired with grilled steak and baked potatoes or  slow roasted chicken and potato salad. It reminds me of church basement pot lucks and summer picnics. 1 (14.5 oz.) can green beans (not French cut) 1 (14.5 oz.) can wax beans 1 (14.5 oz.) can chickpeas…

BLT chicken salad

If you like BLT sandwiches, you’re going to love love love this salad! We enjoyed this as a main course dinner salad a couple nights ago and it was so yummy! for 1 salad: 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce hearts 1 cup chopped baby spinach 1 small, cooked, chilled, cubed chicken breast 1/2 perfectly ripe…