Chorizo & White Bean Soup
Fresh Mexican chorizo resembles hot Italian sausage, but uses a chile paste made from vinegar and dried chiles for that deep, spicy, peppery flavor. The chiles are responsible for the…
Breaded Pork Chops
Crunchy on the outside. Moist and tender on the inside. This pork chop recipe is best used with bone-in pork chops, about 3/4-inch thick. You can use boneless, but make…
Gratin Potatoes with Boursin Cheese
This is a super-simple recipe that looks and tastes like something from a five-star restaurant. In my book, The Essence of Shade, the main character serves these delicious potatoes, along…
Roasted Asparagus
Vegetables take on a different flavor when roasted. One of my favorite vegetables to roast is asparagus. In my book, The Essence of Shade, my main character serves roasted asparagus,…
Caramel Apple Pie Bars
If you're looking for a new twist on Apple Pie, try these Caramel Apple Pie Bars. A great treat during the chilly days in autumn when apples are plentiful. I…
Dried Cherry Granola
I've been making my own granola for several years. This granola is mentioned in my book, The Essence of Shade, where it is packaged and sold at the bakery. I…
Midwest Cream of Chicken Soup
The main character in my novel, The Essence of Shade, offers this soup on the menu at Shady Lane's Bakery & Cafe. It's a meal in itself--hearty and packed with…
Poached Chicken Breasts
This is the perfect recipe when you need cooked chicken breasts. They are so moist. I use this recipe for salads and in my Chicken Artichoke Spinach Pie. Poached Chicken…
Chicken Artichoke Spinach Pie
I created this savory pie recipe and entered it into the Pillsbury Bake-Off contest. Although I never heard back from anyone regarding my submission, my family loves this recipe. It's…
Triple Chocolate Brownies
These brownies are always a hit and you'll never go back to a box recipe! I've included a chocolate frosting recipe, but they are great with or without. My secret…