Recipes

by Joanie Simon|December 1, 2015February 5, 2018|Appetizers, Entrees, Recipes

I had a friend in high school who was Italian and her Mom's specialty for...

by Joanie Simon|December 1, 2015February 5, 2018|Appetizers, Recipes, Vegetarian

Arancini are balls of rice, stuffed with anything from cheese to ragu, then fried to a...

by Joanie Simon|December 1, 2015February 5, 2018|Breakfast, Kids, Recipes, Vegetarian

Okay, so calling this "bruschetta" is a stretch, but you can't argue that it makes...

by Joanie Simon|November 30, 2015February 5, 2018|Entrees, Recipes, Soups

I have been making chili for eons. It's probably the thing I have cooked most...

This non-traditional quinoa sushi appetizer has been a hit at numerous parties over the years....

by Joanie Simon|November 21, 2015February 5, 2018|Entrees, Recipes

Our family doesn't have any traceable roots to Italy. But, we have wondered if perhaps there...

This recipe is epic and you have to try it. It's sponsored by Traina Foods,...

by Joanie Simon|November 9, 2015February 5, 2018|Breads, Recipes, Sides, Vegetarian

Ryan's favorite thing on the Thanksgiving table is stuffing, but I wanted to make up...

by Joanie Simon|November 3, 2015November 3, 2015|Appetizers, Recipes

One way to simplify your holiday entertaining is with a cheese plate. Prep a platter...

by Joanie Simon|November 2, 2015February 5, 2018|Entrees, Recipes, Uncategorized

We officially have a Halloween tradition in the Simon house. For three years now, I've...

by Joanie Simon|October 27, 2015February 5, 2018|Entrees, Recipes, Uncategorized

This recipe serves as the kick-off to my videos on YouTube! Get the story behind...

by Joanie Simon|October 24, 2015February 5, 2018|Recipes, Sides, Vegetarian

Cranberry sauce is one of my favorite things on the holiday table. Jellied, canned, it...