California Cherry Salad

Truth be told, it’s been raining all week. But cherries were in season, and on sale, so I thought up a fun Summer salad to get me in the spirit. And I happen to know a really cool way to pit your cherries without all the mess. A small amount of juices may come out, so I…

Fresh Asparagus Salad

When I was a kid, we had a cluster of wild asparagus growing in our back yard. I used to sneak out and eat it right out of the ground. It was so crisp and fresh. Every time Spring rolls around I think of that wild asparagus, so I’m making a fresh asparagus salad in…

Homemade Italian Dressing

I don’t really love the taste of store-bought dressing. Maybe it’s all the preservatives and chemicals. Maybe it’s all the sugar. I don’t know. But there is nothing quite like freshly made dressing. This one is no-fuss and it’s made up of ingredients you already have around the house. I use this dressing on my Zesty Chicken Penne,…

Zesty Chicken Penne

This dish was inspired by a trip to Costco. I saw something similar in the refrigerated section, but I knew I could make three times the amount for cheaper. And healthier to boot. So I did. I recommend using my no-fuss homemade dressing to give it a fresh taste. It beats store-bought dressing, and you can make extra dry…