by PDM | Sep 22, 2025 | Breakfast, Brunch, Snack, Vegetarian
There’s something deeply satisfying about pulling a tray of fresh granola out of the oven—the warm aroma of cinnamon, maple, and toasted oats filling the kitchen. Homemade granola isn’t just a tasty snack; it’s also a practical, money-saving alternative to those...
by PDM | Jan 13, 2022 | Bread, Vegetarian
As a child growing up in the deep south, I never appreciated cornbread very much. It was served at almost every evening meal and it was something that was taken for granted. After getting out on my own as an adult, I didn’t bother making cornbread and...
by PDM | Jun 14, 2020 | Entree, Fish
Slow baking /roasting steelhead trout or salmon produces perfect, moist fish that is evenly cooked in the thick and thin parts of a filet. Once you try this method, it is doubtful you’ll cook steelhead trout or salmon any other way. I prefer steelhead trout to...
by PDM | May 31, 2020 | Bread, Breakfast, Brunch, French
French toast with ice cream? Try it! It’s delicious! I used Turkey Hill all natural salted caramel ice cream on my French toast this morning. It’s best to use a sturdy rustic bread such as sourdough or my easy homemade rustic Italian bread since a...
by PDM | Mar 28, 2020 | Entree, Italian, Main Course, Vegetarian
This is one of my favorite simple Italian comfort dishes. I first came across it while on vacation in Sorrento, Italy, at a little place called Ristorante The Garden. The pasta was light, fresh, and full of flavor — proof that a few good ingredients can create...
