I hope you’ll enjoy this chocolate chip cookie recipe and create some wonderful memories with your family and friends. I’m sure you’ll get their seal of approval after the first bite.

Hi and happy spring! We made it through the cold and gray winter here in Kentuckiana. As all of the beautiful flowers start to bloom, filling our lives with color, I thought it would be fun to share a recipe that I like to make around Easter each year. It’s a creamy fruit salad that my family has lovingly named “Pink Harold".

If you have a sinful sweet tooth and love peanut butter and chocolate, then do I have the recipe for you!! A super simple recipe for a quick, homemade dessert.

I love to curl up with a delicious bowl of soup, especially through the fall and winter months. This soup is great for anyone that has a busy life and needs a quick, warm and welcoming meal. The smokiness of the sausage mingles with the other ingredients and herbs to create the perfect, savory flavor.

Do YOU like fruitcake?? Have you ever asked someone if they like fruitcake? The reaction most people have is “Thanks but no thanks.” However!! I was introduced to this no bake recipe abut 40 years ago, and it’s unlike any fruitcake I had ever tasted. Once I sampled it, I was hooked, and I have been making it ever since.

Ok, I admit it, I’m a Fall Fanatic! It's my favorite season of the year without a doubt and nothing says fall to me like pumpkin bread. This particular recipe was introduced to our church community in the 1960s by our associate minister’s wife. My mother made this recipe so many times over the years, it’s naturally named "Mom’s pumpkin bread.” One of my fondest memories is sharing a piece (or two) with her whenever she baked it. Trust me, I have tried lots of pumpkin bread recipes, but this one is my absolute favorite. I know you will love it too.

Take yourself over to your local Farmer’s Market - pick up some heirloom tomatoes and make yourself a delicious, rustic galette!

Although I grew up in the country, I first time I encountered a rhubarb plant was in the garden of my mother-in-law. This huge plant with giant leaves and large red-green stalks was beautiful to behold. As I recall, they had several plants that came back each year. Having that much rhubarb almost demanded that we use it in some way, and I was the chosen recipient.

Who doesn’t love a delicious, homemade waffle? Pair with my delicious blueberry sauce and you have yourself a breakfast to remember. I recently visited a you-pick-it farm and harvested my own blueberries for this recipe. I had so much fun and can’t wait to tell you all about it!

Nothing announces the arrival of summer quite like a generous slice of fresh strawberry pie piled high with a mountain of fresh whipped cream. Here in Kentuckiana, strawberries are really in season starting in late June. Its always a fun time to go to the local family farm and go strawberry picking…

I LOVE BREAD! One of life’s simple pleasures is a great loaf of fresh baked bread. After attending a “no knead” bread making class, I decided to explore alternative options for easy bread making. During my journey, I came across several recipes for easy homemade bread, baked in a slow cooker or crock pot. After some experimentation, I combined a few of the ideas from various recipes to create my own special version of crock pot bread. Enjoy!

I miss the old world charm of the Elmwood Inn in Perryville, Kentucky. This recipe for curry chicken rolls is one they used to serve at their famous High Tea service. If you’re hosting any kind of party, these are the perfect addition to your menu. Enjoy!

Many years ago I discovered this recipe at an evening of playing Bunco. Remember Bunco?! On this particular night, someone made tea sandwiches with the most delicious spread and I immediately fell in love. The combination of the creamy, salty, and nutty taste is the perfect trio of flavors. If you’ve never had it, give it a try!

Cinco de Mayo is just days away and how better to celebrate than with a yummy Mexican style cheese torte! During my catering years, I developed this recipe to serve as an Hors D’oeuvre and it looks and tastes fantastic when served with assorted crackers. The base is cream cheese, and with a few easy additions and toppings, it becomes a flavorful, colorful cheese spread. This dish quickly became a client favorite and was requested time and again.

In celebration of the Kentucky Derby, I have made a bourbon pound cake with strawberry rose flowerets. This cake has the true taste of Kentucky bourbon and is the perfect way to sweeten your Derby day party.

Chicken, pork and beef oh my! It’s Kentucky Derby festival time, so let’s make some burgoo.

For quite some time, I’ve heard about Sally’s brownies from my son-in-law. Sally is his coworker at United Airlines Corporate Office in Chicago. Among her other talents, Sally has earned the title of official brownie maker for their office, and also for her family and friends. Whenever there’s an occasion at the office for any celebration, Sally makes her famous brownies.

This spoon bread is a true Kentucky original and I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do. If you ever have the opportunity to visit Berea, don’t miss a chance to experience the Boone Tavern Hotel and Restaurant!

Happy Spring Y'all! I have been making this version of a pig pen cake for at least 40 years, after a neighbor shared this recipe with me in the 80’s. This cake is served cold, so it’s light and refreshing on a warm spring or summer day.

One of my favorite vegetarian salads is this Asian Ramen Salad. I love the crunch of the Napa Cabbage combined with the toasted sunflower seeds, sliced almonds and Ramen Noodles.