Summer recipes costing less than $2.0 per serving

Make-over Spaghetti & Shrimp Salad

Originally mayo was the dressing for this salad recipe from a friend long ago, but I decided to give it a…

Super Moist Carrot Muffins

I adapted a carrot cake recipe to this super moist carrot muffin recipe because I like my muffin and coffee in the morning. These muffins are…

Jenny Craigs Italian Chicken Rolls

This delicious, crispy chicken dish is from Jenny Craig's Simple Pleasures Cookbook. It reminds me of Chicken…

Pancakes à la Elvis

Fabulous 3 Cherry Pie

Most folks don't have the luxury of owning a personal cherry orchard, so I modified this recipe using ingredients available at most stores.…

Lemon Cheesecake

What do you do when a friend gives you a bunch of lemons from her yard and you have cream cheese in the fridge that needs to be used up? Make a…

Lemon Love Bars

Fantastic dessert and best lemon bars on the planet.

Zucchini Chocolate Cake - Solar Baked! with conventional oven option

One of my absolute favorites and most requested cake recipes is this yummy…

Raspberry Almond Coffee Cake - A treat for Valentine's Day!

Fresh raspberries play a starring role in this appealing coffee cake. Baked in an 8" round pan, it will make 8…

Mom's Pickled Beet and Egg Salad

I've fond memories of my mother's salads but have few written recipes of hers. Relying on memory alone for…

Vino Cotto (Vincotto) Cheesecake Bars

A light-textured cheesecake filling over an amazing almond flour crust!

Sweet Pickles In 15 Minutes. Just In Time For The 4th!

It's been busy here in Sonoma getting ready for our annual 4th of July barbecue. In planning our menu this…

Balinese Special Rice - Nasi Kuning

I served this rice with Balinese Roast Pork, and I think the rice was as big of a hit as the roast! I adapted…

Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos

Great appitizer for a cocktail party or a barbque.