Peach and Basil Balsamic Salad

We first tasted this salad at the beginning of peach Season in Boone, NC. We went to this wonderful non-profit restaurant, F.A.R.M. It stands for Feed All Regardless of Means. They feed everyone, at whatever price point you are comfortable and all proceeds go to local food banks and to supply local families with food….

Summer Seasoned Corn

This will be your favorite cook-out bring along!  I always offer to bring this, for two reasons.  First, it’s super fast, easy, and cheap.  In season is very inexpensive,  this is basic supply and demand.  Second, it looks like you tried a little!  This stuff is so delicious, and you cannot mess this up!  It’s…

Sweet Potato Gnocci

Gluten Free goodness!  I have been dabbling in the gluten-free world and I consider this a crossover recipe.  It can stay gluten filled or easily crossover to a gluten free recipe. I found this delicious 1 to 1 flour substitute..meaning you can use it as an EXACT replacement for anything you are baking that has…

Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese

This recipe is perfect for a busy mom! or a busy dad, or any busy person at all!!!  My daughters absolutely love macaroni and cheese, my son, not so much!  I throw together a side of this with a lot of meals I make. I really did not have a lot of exposure to mac…

Quick Chili for a Crowd with Sweet Cornbread

       This year the students picked their own chili recipes, a bit of a treat for the end of the semester, (sort of a cook-off.) We had 2-3 chili recipes per class and then one lab group made the cornbread for all of us. This recipe is a combination of the best elements…

Smashed Potatoes

So comforting and filling! Need to cuddle up with these when it’s cold!