Author Archives: Donna Ferguson
Asian Style Coleslaw
Summer’s biggest party is right around the corner and ready or not, here it comes. Fourth of July is without a doubt, the best day of the summer. It’s everything we love about our country and it’s one big day set aside to celebrate. I sorted though a lot of recipes this week looking for […]
Easy Chicken Shawarma
Shawarma, shawarma, shawarma! Next up, a super easy recipe that is so good you won’t believe you made it at home. Yes, that was my house that had the way amazing smell because we were having a shawarmathon. If you love schwarma like I do, read on. There is more than one way to shawarma. […]
Skillet Cheesecake Banana-Peanut Butter Bread
Ahhh…. Father’s Day. If you are lucky enough to have a dad, husband, brother, uncle or other important man in your life, today is the day to celebrate them. It’s their special day. Just be sure to give them what they want: a big steak, some ribs, or maybe a chance to cook up […]
Watermelon, Arugula and Pine Nut Salad
Summer’s greatest salad is also its easiest. Need a side dish for your cookout? Something to take to a dinner party? A quick salad for tonight’s dinner? This is your go-to plan. Watermelon, arugula, and pine nuts: a simple salad that’s a bright burst of flavor and color. The sweetness of the watermelon tempers the […]
Maple Dijon Pork Chops… Meal Plan
What’s for dinner? Everyone’s hungry and they’re all looking at you. And it’s the same story every day. It all starts out well enough, but before you know it, it’s time to eat and you’re left empty handed and in the hot seat. Every night around 5 o’clock, you are going to need something to […]
Potato Salad with Old Bay and Potato Chips and Mexican Corn Salad
Hey, you, with the big barbecue plans. Who’s up for a Memorial Day cookout? Unequivocally, the official start to the summer barbecue season, no pressure here, but you better get it right. I will not tell you what should be gracing your grill for this all-important occasion, but here are some suggestions for some new […]
Grilled Chopped Summer Salad
It’s a beautiful day, Vancouver! The sun is making a go for it and you’ve got plenty to do outside. Better get while the gettin’s good. The yard work, gardening, painting and power washing wait for no one. Now’s your chance. Who wants to be stuck to their stove when the weather is […]
Light Lemon Cheesecake
Flowers and a card with a heartfelt Hallmark message will make her smile and tear up at the same time, but don’t forget the gift mom likes best: the one that you made yourself. I treasured every hand-picked dandelion bouquet, macaroni necklace, and crayon colored card I was lucky enough to receive. My most […]
Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas
Get ready to fiesta – it’s Cinco De Mayo and these Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas from Rachael Ray are an easy, delicious way to say olé. I loved watching Rachael make this on tv. She measured the spices by pouring them into her hand and used a large zip-top bag she had nested in […]
Kentucky Benedictine Spread
The 145th running of the Kentucky Derby is Saturday, May 4th, and this year’s race at Churchill Downs promises a staggering $3 million purse. Steeped in rituals and pageantry and beloved by many, it’s both sporting and social, with generations of racing fans gathering every year on the first Saturday in May. The signature drink […]