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  • Spring Favorites

    Lemon Blueberry Bars - These bright and sweet lemon bars, studded with fresh blueberries, are a great way to welcome spring.

    Blackberry Limeade - Fresh blackberries and limes come together in this refreshing drink. You'll want to have it around all spring and summer.

    Spaghetti al Limone - A simple and light pasta dish flavored with lemons and Parmesan.

Monthly Archives: August 2008

Garlic Hasselback Potatoes with Herbed Sour Cream

These potatoes are so yummy! The first time we made them, we forgot to buy sour cream. We were both so glad we had it this time because the herbed sour cream was good enough to eat on its own. We both tried it with a tortilla chip, and it seriously is good enough to…

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Dry Rubbed Pork Tenderloin

This is one of our favorite recipes (a once a weeker). The crust that forms on the pork tenderloin keeps it moist and delicious. Honestly, I never even liked pork tenderloin until we tried this recipe. The dry rub is so incredibly flavorful, and the flavor really goes throughout the tenderloin. We like to serve…

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Macadamia Nut Chocolate Chip Cookies

When we lived in Dallas, we were in love with a grocery store. It’s called Central Market, and unfortunately for us, it’s only in Texas. Think Whole Foods or Fresh Market, but way bigger and way cooler. There’s no doubt that we were spoiled by it. There was a wonderful bakery there, and I loved…

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Chicken Amandine

This is one of our favorite chicken dishes.  The coating gets really crunchy, while the inside stays nice and juicy. You can use plain bread crumbs and add in your own seasonings, as well.  Herb roasted potatoes and sautéed green beans go perfectly with the chicken making a quick and simple weeknight meal. Chicken Amandine…

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Chocolate Mousse

Growing up, I never really liked chocolate. Eric makes fun of me for my tastes in chocolate — I like Reese’s Cups, but not chocolate ice cream. I like mocha (when mixed with other flavors), but not chocolate cakes or icing. Eric, on the other hand, is much less picky. This chocolate mousse is perfect…

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