Today I’m sharing our June Mountain Moments. This is a recap of what happened in the month of June, in and outside, of our mountain kitchen. SOME NORMALCY Well, this month marks the first time we have had the opportunity to eat at a restaurant […]

Zucchini lasagna rolls are nothing new on the food scene, but they look so good I had to try them for myself.  Zucchini is probably my favorite substitute for pasta. It keeps its texture and when prepared correctly it doesn’t water down your dish. Substituting […]

David and I get excited every year when salmon season rolls because that can mean only one thing… SMOKED SALMON! We fell in love with fresh salmon years ago when we first had bagels and lox. Our first experience smoking salmon at home was when […]

When it comes to Mexican food, authentic Chiles Rellenos is probably my favorite Mexican dishes of all time. This dish helped me get over my fear of chiles and acquire an addiction to Mexican chile peppers. It also made me realize that I really do […]

This easy one-pot wonder meal of Cajun Pasta with Andouille Sausage is comfort food in a bowl. This pasta dish is seasoned with Cajun spices, tossed with fire-roasted tomatoes, onions, sweet peppers, spicy andouille sausage, and melted cheese. Whatever you do, don’t call it Cajun […]

This easy homemade cherry pie recipe is made with fresh, sweet cherries bubbling in a thick rich filling with a hint of creamy almond flavor inside a flaky buttery crust. This delicious summer all-American pie will be a hit at your next 4th of July […]

David and I smoked our first beef tenderloin on his Weber Performer charcoal grill, a few weeks ago. After it slowly smoked over cherry wood, we finished it with a hot fiery reverse sear with fresh herbs and garlic butter.  GOOD LORD, that piece of […]

Did you know that asparagus can tell you where they want to be trimmed? Well, they can! How to trim asparagus is really simple. Let me show you how! But first, I have a confession to make before we start trimming asparagus. I once tried asparagus […]