I sometimes arrive in the grocery store, head to the seafood department and stand there with a blank stare on my face. What should I try now? I lately have an ongoing love/hate affair with some types of seafood. I used to bake salmon weekly, now I don’t think I have baked salmon for over […]
Month: April 2017
Grilled Chicken with Basil Butter
Oh let me count the many ways to grill chicken and the many recipes you will find. One recipe search and you will find hundreds for grilled chicken breasts with every imaginable marinade or topping. I think the key to a perfectly grilled boneless skinless chicken breast is to not overcook the chicken, so it […]
Strawberry Basil Ice Pops
One of my favorite things to eat when I visit Atlanta, GA is finding a King of Pops stand and having one of their ice pops. They are not the ice pops you remember as a child in vivid colors and artificial flavors. Their pops have extremely unique flavors. One of my favorites is their […]
Blueberry Crumb Cake
I keep finding blueberry recipes in my recipe stash from my mom. If there is any time of year perfect for blueberry recipes, I think spring is the one. It also helps that almost every produce department is running a sale on blueberries this time of year. Blueberry Crumb Cake is quick and easy to […]
Time for Dinner – Setting an Interesting Table
As you can tell by the title of my blog, A Passion for Entertaining, I love to entertain and create memorable dinners. I am always on the search for interesting dishes and serving pieces. I think the most interesting tables I have set are those with many textures and patterns. Bold patterns and interesting dishes […]
Grilled Flank Steak with Pepper Jack Cream Sauce
One of our favorite neighborhood Mexican restaurants serves a wonderful grilled steak with a cheese sauce along with a cheese enchilada and beans. It is so good, that we order it every time we go to that restaurant. I had a flank steak in the freezer and decided I wanted to try my hand at […]
Pineapple Balls
I always like to reflect on my childhood and try to remember certain recipes that my mom would make for certain occasions. I remember every spring and especially on Easter, she would always make something that included pineapple. Pineapple salads, ham with a pineapple glaze, pineapple cakes, and fresh sliced pineapple is what I associate […]
Cinnamon Waffles – I wish I was still at The Homestead!
My husband and I spent last weekend at The Homestead in Hot Springs, VA. We wanted a weekend getaway and decided to head to The Homestead after many great reviews from friends. After a long and winding journey through the western part of Virginia, we drove into the small town of Hot Springs and was […]