Comfort Meat Loaf
Comfort Meat Loaf This old-fashioned meat loaf recipe is my all-time favorite. Nothing fancy. Just good ole' comfort food. 2 cups chopped onion3 cloves finely chopped garlic1/2 cup finely chopped…
Honey Ginger Pork Tenderloin
Honey Ginger Pork Tenderloin Everytime I make this pork tenderloin, I get asked for the recipe. It's great on the grill, and the flavors of ginger, honey and cinammon really…
Pie Crust – Deb’s Favorite Recipe
Pie Crust Recipe - Deb's Favorite I've made several pie crusts in my lifetime, but this is my go-to recipe. Why? Because it's easier, requires no refrigeration wait time, and…
Mocha Pecan Pie
Mocha Pecan Pie For lovers of pecans, chocolate, and coffee, this decadent pie hits the spot! In my book, "The Essence of Shade," the main character, Shade, shows off her…
Triple-Berry Pie with Crumble Topping
Triple-Berry Pie with Crumble Topping There's a pie company in Michigan called Achatz, and they make the best Michigan Four-Berry pie. This recipe rivals the pie at Achatz and is…
Chicken Piccata with Artichoke Hearts
Chicken Piccata with Artichoke Hearts In my book, "The Essence of Shade", a friend of Shade's serves Chicken Piccata when Shade comes to visit. This is an elegant, light recipe,…
“Sister Pie” Peanut Butter Paprika Cookies
I recently purchased a signed copy of the Sister Pie Cookbook, authored by the owner of the Sister Pie bakery in downtown Detroit. Love the idea of adding smoked paprika…
Christmas Cookie Gifts
Every year, I hand out an assortment of Christmas Cookies to my friends and family. I make about 10 different types of cookies with something new each year. The baking…
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
Who doesn't like pancakes? Ricotta pancakes are so light and fluffy and the addition of lemon is heavenly! If you're used to using a box mix, try this recipe. You'll…
Chicken Salad
In my book, The Essence of Shade, the main character offers Chicken Salad at Shady Lane's bakery. This recipe can be served as a salad, or piled on top of…