Spinach Orzo Salad

This is a great unique pasta salad. It’s different than traditional pasta salads; somehow it seems a little more elegant. But it’s completely make-ahead and tastes great served up next to some freshly grilled hamburgers or steaks. It’s also...

Lemon Yogurt Cake with Strawberry Coulis

This is the cake that got me started on my lemon obsession this spring. I saw the cake on Smitten Kitchen and made it (with a few adaptations) the following weekend. It was delicous, but a little different than I...

Herbed Yogurt Spread

This is a great quick and easy appetizer. The combination of tangy yogurt, fresh herbs, lemon juice and a few other seasonings creates a great fresh tasting dip for crackers or vegetables. It’s quick to throw together, and, as an added...

Lemon Drop Cookies

I bought some lemons a few weeks ago to make a lemon yogurt cake. They were on sale, so I figured why not buy a whole bag? Since I only needed 1 or 2 for the cake, I’ve been on...

French Dip Sandwiches

This is a great quick and easy dinner. It tastes fantastic, and the whole thing is done in a crockpot. Perfect for a springtime evening whe you’d rather be out enjoying the nicer weather.  I found the recipe for...

Strawberry Cake

This cake is delicious.  I wasn’t totally sure about the idea of a strawberry cake, but I’m definitely glad I tried it!  It’s pretty and pink and it tastes wonderful.  Now I have to admit that this recipe does...

Stovetop Popcorn

I never thought I would be making stovetop popcorn. I grew up eating airpopped popcorn all the time – it was the evening snack of choice, and I only lasted a few months after moving out of my parents’...

Sloppy Joes

This is such a simple classic dinner. I feel kind of silly even posting it, it’s so simple. But I’ve been making an effort to put some quick easy dinner options on the blog, and well, we ate this...

Sandwich Buns

There’s just something about homemade bread that makes it taste so much better than anything you can buy in a store, and these sandwich buns are no exception. They’re delicious.  Soft and slightly sweet, these buns are perfect for pretty...

Bake Sale Success

The Michigan Food Blogger’s Bake Sale was a success! Thanks so much to everyone who helped out (by baking or by stopping by to support us!) and made it such a great event!  And especially, thank you to Noelle,...