Father’s Day Recipes

Low Carb Mock Potato Salad

A delicious alternative to traditional potato salad, mock potato salad is a perfect accompaniment to burgers, grilled chicken, steak, and pulled pork and offers advance prep convenience. No amount of Mom’s savory brown butter sauce could save the day when steamed cauliflower appeared on my childhood dinner plate.  But even though I once wrote it…

Pickle Brine Pork Chops (or Chicken) with Liquid Gold Sauce

Hold onto that pickle juice! Crazy as it may seem, the components will tenderize and flavor pork chops and chicken with no “pickle-y” taste. A sunshiny sauce adds an extra dimension of flavor with minimal effort.    People often ask me how I come up with all the recipes I share in the newspaper and…

No-Churn Kahlua Chip Ice Cream

No-Churn Kahlua Chip Ice Cream is fun to make and oh so delicious to eat—and no fancy ice cream maker is required!   It all began with 5-Ingredient No-Churn Vanilla Bean Ice Cream waaaay back in the summer of 2015.  At the time, I made a note to share some of the other no-churn ice cream flavors…

Honey Lime Shrimp with Avocado & Corn

Effortless to pull together with a gourmet feel, Honey Lime Shrimp with Avocado & Corn is a go-to entertaining option yet easy enough for busy weeknights.  Light and healthy too!   Nestled in the fragrant woods near a crystal clear lake in the Poconos lies the home away from home to which my in-laws have long…

Cuppa Cuppa Cuppa Cobbler

With a layer of melted butter and batter, followed by fruit on the top, this simple peach cobbler strays from the typical two-layer recipe with fruit on the bottom and a crumble or biscuit on top. Then, as this cobbler bakes, the batter rises up and over the peaches and forms a cake-like treat, with the…

Quick Pickled Corn

Quick Pickled Corn is an easy-to-make condiment that will perk up burgers, tacos, and salads…and it tastes great by the spoonful, too!         Corn on the cob is the quintessential summer vegetable.  Who doesn’t love biting into a hot, buttery ear on a warm summer night?  It’s a little package of perfection that requires…

Cornell Chicken (with how-to for perfectly barbecued bone-in chicken)

Reminiscent of the classic roadside barbecue-complete with advance prep convenience and tender, juicy meat-this chicken dinner is a real winner. For those who enjoy, Cornell Chicken can be served with a favorite BBQ sauce on the side. What does Dad cook best? After a little teasing that his grilled cheese sandwiches are amazing (when he turns down…

PB&J Breakfast Chia Pudding

An option to overnight oats, healthy, prep-ahead PB&J Chia Pudding is surprisingly delicious and satisfying. Feel free to use your favorite jam in place of the chia jam recipe and customize with your favorite fruits and toppings.   Cha-cha-cha chia! 🎶🎵 I know what some of you are thinking.  Pudding made from chia seeds?  Maybe…

Strawberry Granitas

Sweet, melt-in-your-mouth granitas can be made with a variety of seasonal fruits for a refreshingly light dessert or snack all summer long. Start with this simple recipe for Strawberry Granitas and customize to taste with a variety of options. No fancy equipment needed! My husband and I hosted a big cookout over Memorial Day weekend.…

Copycat Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cake

Guaranteed to be the hit of the party, my favorite Copycat Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cake includes fudge filling, chocolate crunchies, and all.  There’s also a worthy gluten-free option for those who need it—and nobody will detect a difference! On birthdays and hot summer nights, cake and ice cream really hit the spot.  The following…

Slow-Baked Roasted Broccoli Frittata

Creamy eggs meet caramelized veggies in this Slow-Baked Roasted Broccoli Frittata for a flavor-packed meatless meal that satisfies any time of day!    When preparing a frittata, I generally lean towards adding some form of meat.  A small amount of bacon, ham, or prosciutto ratchets up the flavor quite nicely.  Recently, however, I’ve been returning to this…

Bowdoin Pickled Red Onions

Quick Pickled Red Onions add a punch of color and flavor to a variety of meats, tacos, sandwiches, salads, and more.  This easy-to-make condiment also happens to be evidence that delicious recipes can be found in the most unexpected places!   College dining services have come a long way since I was in school, that’s…

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