Couscous Salad
I’ve shared a version of this salad in my Lazy Cook classes for a while now--turns out I’m not the only lazy cook out there, who knew?--and I frequently run into somebody or another who tells me that they make this salad all the time. So do I! Couscous Salad is in...
Overnight Pulled Pork, plus Maggie’s Favorite BBQ Sauce
As of May 17, 2021, approximately 1,304,684 U.S. service men and women have died defending freedom since 1775. That number is approximate (at least in part) because we only have round-number estimates for the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. This Memorial Day...
Balsamic Onion Burgers
Growing up we had a terrific restaurant in town called The Saratoga Trunk. They had pastas, salads, steaks, and some seafood, but in my mind the real standouts were the burgers. The menu itself wasn’t huge, and I don’t know how many burgers were on the menu, but it...
Roasted Breadcrumb Shrimp over Lemon Spaghetti
I feel like maybe I’ve done a lot of noodle posts lately. Have I? I hope it’s not too many. As the weather gets better and the days get longer, I want faster and easier dinners, and sometimes that means pasta. Roasted Breadcrumb Shrimp over Lemon Spaghetti...
Creole Chicken Stuffed Peppers
I catered a lovely wedding back in the fall, and the miniature version of these stuffed peppers was on the buffet. The venue was a sweet bed and breakfast, and the kitchen there is fairly close to the public areas. These smelled so good when we were baking them off to...

