Wendy's Favorite Place

By now those of you who planted a garden have been in the "harvest mode" and you're wondering what to do with all your bou...

If you're looking for an alternative to hamburgers, this fits the bill.  For me, one slider is enough to satisfy a burger craving! ...

You know the old saying, "When life hands you lemons, make lemonade"?  This past week I made shrimp scampi with life's lem...

Years ago, probably over 30 or so, I used to order a Mexican pizza at a local restaurant.  It was smothered with cheese and heaped four ...

So what is a compote?  A fancy French word for fruits stewed in syrup!  It's a great way to use those Summer fruits when you've ...

When I saw this recipe online last week,  I knew it would be a hit.  It's great for snacks and a good low carb selection.  I had to ...

If you were to tell me I'd be snacking on kale, I would have thought you were nuts!  You would have to have your head in the sand to ...

If I had to choose my favorite vegetable, it would probably be artichokes.  But, sometimes the tedious routine of peeling one leaf after ...

Is your  kitchen counter overflowing with zucchini, yet?  Mine is, but I don't mind.  There's so much you can do with this veget...

It's five o'clock somewhere!  Why not have your margarita and eat it too?  That is, use the margarita mix to add flavor to your ...

I don't know how many okra fans there are out there, but I grew up eating these little bullet shaped veggies.  To me, their taste is ...

I don't know about you, but I look forward to my "pasta of the month post".   Frankly, I could make and eat pasta every day...

Yes, you heard it right.  Pan fried oysters.  Growing up I was exposed to many different and unique foods.  It was a time when avocados wer...

Time flies when you're having fun!  I almost let March slip by without posting my "pasta of the month".  I don't think th...

Reflecting back on this past week, I realized it was quite the whirlwind!  So many ups and downs as I rode the roller coaster of life.  We...

What do you do with your leftovers?  Do you toss them or attempt to make something edible for a future meal?  Once in a while I have leftov...

You, too, can cook like a chef and achieve a beautiful, healthful meal at home.  Lately, I've been watching, "Chopped" on T...

This is one awesome recipe I can't take credit for.  Well, maybe just a little.  My talented son, Jeremy, was the chef who whipped this...

By now I can say I'm not craving any food and I don't really get that hungry.  However, I do have a few foods that I sorely miss.  ...

Of course, I'd like to say I enjoyed this bruschetta at a trattoria in Rome.  Heck, I'd even like to enjoy it in my kitchen.  But, ...