Bowties, Chicken, & Olives

My kids absolutely LOVE olives! Me, um, not so much. But everyone else in my family has loved this recipe from the moment I first made it over 10 years ago. My daughter STILL asks for it when I am taking requests for the upcoming week’s menu. Dijon mustard gives this a punch of flavor … Continue reading

Eggplant Stacks

When making a batch of homemade spaghetti and meatballs (see post here) for the rest of the family, I used to struggle to find something complimentary for me to eat instead of the meatballs (one happy vegetarian here!). Then I discovered that by broiling thin slices of eggplant, they will cook quickly and to the … Continue reading

Mandarin Spinach Salad

I had almost completely forgotten about this amazing salad! I didn’t even remember what it tasted like, but just one bite reminded me why everyone LOVES this salad. If you take it to a picnic or gathering, leave off the dressing until right before serving to keep the spinach from getting too wilted. I don’t … Continue reading