This double-boiler technique of cooking polenta produces a soft creamy polenta  without a great deal of hands-on attention.  Use it when you will be in the kitchen attending to other … Continued

This Southern Pimento Cheese Spread recipe is a passion in the South!  It has also been called the pate of the South.  There are as many different recipes for this … Continued

Spiced Pumpkin Trifle would make an excellent dessert for your next Thanksgiving Dinner.  The Spiced Pumpkin Trifle can either replace the traditional pumpkin pie or be served as an alternate … Continued

Spinach Cheese Squares recipe is a very easy-to-make dish to serve your family and friends.  This is a great holiday appetizer that can be made ahead of time.  I first tasted these … Continued

When the first spring asparagus is available at the market and winter lemons and oranges are still available, I love to prepare this asparagus side dish. Asparagus with Lemon Vinaigrette … Continued

Springtime Celebration Luncheon Menu Recipe and Photos by Ellen Easton © 2020- All Rights Reserved Ellen Easton shares with us her Springtime Celebration Luncheon menu, including recipes and photos of … Continued

Stuffed “Deviled” Eggs are always a favorite at any gathering.  Add some spicy kick to your deviled eggs by trying this Sriracha Deviled Eggs recipe variation.  Men will devour these … Continued

This fantastic standing rib roast (prime rib roast) recipe and dinner menu were generously shared with my by Linda Sandberg of Newberg, OR. Linda belongs to a Gourmet Dinner Group … Continued

Strawberries with Champagne and Roses is a very elegant, romantic, and beautiful way to serve delicious fresh strawberries!  Serve this strawberry delight cocktail to your loved one for next Valentine’s … Continued

Strawberry Banana Bread Recipe Fresh strawberries are starting to come into season and make me dream about strawberry shortcake and all the different ways to enjoy delicious strawberries for breakfast, … Continued

When fresh strawberries are in season it is time to make Strawberry Cake.  Every June in the Pacific Northwest, for a very short season, we are blessed with Hood strawberries … Continued

My absolute early summer favorite is enjoying fresh strawberries combined with rhubarb in the form of a crisp or pie.  Strawberry Rhubarb can be baked two different ways – as … Continued

 How To Host Thanksgiving Dinner Stress Free Thanksgiving Dinner Planning Tips and Checklist It is that time of year again – It is time to begin your Thanksgiving Dinner planning. … Continued

This marinated and stuffed flank steak with roasted peppers recipe makes a pretty party dish.  It can also be an easy mid-week dinner if prepared the day before.  You will … Continued

  This decadent Stuffed Flank Steak with Spinach and Feta recipe is filled with spinach, feta cheese, mushrooms, onions and bread crumbs.  It is perfect to prepare for a special … Continued