As summer approaches I have visions of warm beaches, clear skies, and Pina Coloadas dancing in my head. I was all set to make banana bread when I saw two brown bananas hanging around my kitchen.

This is another one of my “single girl” meals. While Brian is away, which is 80% of the time, I can try some out some recipes he would not like. He is not the biggest fan of tomatoes, which breaks me Italian heart! 

A good roast chicken seems to be one of the more important standard recipe to have on hand. I have to admit on grocery shopping days picking up a rotisserie chicken is my “cheat day” if you will. 

Although my plans were to make pineapple salsa I chose to improvise. I chopped up half of what would have been pineapple salsa and sauteed it adding it to the black beans.

While making the traditional candy Easter eggs Brian became inspired. I have to give him credit for this recipe.

Sometimes salad doesn’t seem to be the most fulfilling choice but it was really the only thing we were in the mood for. I thought a Cobb Salad would be a great idea. This is not a traditional Cobb Salad but it was inspired by it!

Fig muffins with and honey cream cheese glaze is the perfect breakfast item for your brunch. Creamy glaze on top of this fig filled muffin is a real treat!

With the help of Philadelphia Cream Cheese I was able to craft some yummy recipes to share on brunch table this spring.

Who doesn’t love Brie? I have yet to meet someone who doesn’t love the creamy goodness that is Brie cheese.

Since we have been on an avocado kick lately I decided to try out using that instead of mayo in a chicken salad. Lets say if you like guacamole you will love this easy take on chicken salad!

The simple meal is what I would call Spaghetti Aglio E Olio, which is simply spaghetti with olive oil and garlic. It is a simple dish that goes a long way with flavor.

This is a wonderful dish to consider for those meatless Mondays! I am super proud of my healthy single girl meal!

This soup will remind you of a baked potato soup. But it is a sneaky lower-carb alternative!

One of the new emerging trends seems to be toast. Not just the slice of bread, but what you put on it. The January issue of Bon Appetit devoted a whole article to all the innovative ways you can top your toast.

Every new year many people start with resolutions. It is a time to reset and we set our minds to new routines. Keeping ourselves healthy is a must.

I can't make enough of this salty sweet snack for my friends at our christmas "Brinner"

One of the best parts of the holiday season is sharing it with friends and family. It is the perfect time to express how thankful and appreciative you are to those in your life who matter most.

Family celebrations are always special. It’s always a great reason to get together with extended family. Birthdays are always fun because it allows us to tailor a menu to a guest of honor. In this case it was my grandmother! She is an amazing lady and of course a big inspiration when it comes to my cooking.

This is a really good make ahead meal I found through searching the Six Sisters Site for crock pot recipes. Introducing chicken avocado enchiladas. The recipe I followed to a “T” and it is perfect!

I love recipes that are simple but fool people into thinking that you are so fancy! Take a simple side dish of roasted asparagus and wrap in some prosciutto.