Grilled Chicken with Chili Lime Cilantro Marinade

Wow, I am excited. We are one month from leaving on our trip and our car is up for sale. The timing is drawing close fast and I am working on getting the details finished up before we go. I am excited because I am back sharing recipes with you. I will admit to missing…

Reduced Fat Caesar Dressing

I have gained a few pounds over the winter. I could just blame it on the winter gain but most of it has been from not feeling well due to secondhand smoke from my neighbor’s place. It really is amazing how smoking kills the respiratory system of everyone around, including those who do not smoke….

Slow Cooker Cooking: Cubano Sliders

It is another addition to the hotel cooking series using the slow cooker. This addition brings a slow cooker version of the famous Cubano in the form of a slider. Version being the keyword, because while being completely yummy this version does not compare to the beautiful Cubanos I have had in Florida. It came…

Repost of Blackberry Filled Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Blackberry Swiss Meringue Buttercream

I always cook my hubby something special for Valentine’s Day. My way of showing him how much I love him. He finds seafood romantic, so this year I started the day out with my version of shrimp and grits with cara cara orange mimosas and dinner included crab cakes, seafood hobo and fettuccine in white…

Slow Cooker Cooking: Chicken Tacos

With Hubby working out-of-town for about three months now, we have lived out of a hotel room more than living at home. We have a fridge and microwave, so eating out or sandwiches, salads, microwave food and takeout have been the story for food. I have to admit to missing home cooking. Especially knowing I have…