Fran’s Favorite BBQ Dry Rub

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I have tried them all, from store-bought blends to some pretty weird blends I have found online. This one is by far my favorite and it is super easy to make and store in an airtight container for later use. … Continue reading

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Peach Crumble

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Many years ago I stumbled upon this recipe in one of my dessert cookbooks when looking for something to make with a bushel of peaches I had just bought at the store. I especially enjoy making this when peaches are … Continue reading

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BBQ Beer Can Chicken

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Making chicken that is tasty and succulent is a challenge unless you have a rotisserie, which I do not. The other challenge is nice crispy skin. How often have you cooked a chicken only to end up with flabby skin … Continue reading

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Fennel and Tomato Pasta Toss

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While at the farmers market I picked up a fennel bulb. It was so amazingly fragrant, not like the ones in the grocery stores that don’t smell like fennel (a light licorice scent). I brought it home and immediately knew I … Continue reading

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Italian Meat Gravy – aka Spaghetti Sauce

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Italian Meat Gravy – aka Spaghetti Sauce can be used in a variety of applications from Lasagna, Eggplant Parmesan, Chicken Parmesan, or over any pasta, such as, spaghetti, rigatoni, penne, mostaccioli, farfale, rotini, campanelle, etc.  When I was little I could remember walking into … Continue reading

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