Believing in family dinners since 1991
Hi! I'm Leora. I am married to a Battalion Chief (who is also the man of my dreams!), a mom to five grown kids, and a nana to seven darling grandkids! I firmly believe in the importance of putting distractions away and sitting down together for family dinner, and doing so has been a tradition in our home ever since my husband and I got married 30 years ago. In fact, my children still come home often for family dinners, even though most are moved out of the house. My goal is to provide you with delicious recipes that you can share with your loved ones around the table. So, join my family for dinner, and pass your plates!
Anything with the word “stuffed” is immediately a huge hit at my house. Stuffed crust, stuffed pasta, stuffed vegetables… You name it. These stuffed jalapenos were no exception. I had barely taken them out of the oven when they were devoured! Perfect for parties, holidays, or just a fun appetizer to hold people over before …
I love entertaining, and one of my very favorite things to create for entertaining purposes is a charcuterie board! I’ve made several in the past, for holidays, birthdays, parties, or even just family get togethers. They’re easy and fun to display! I created this Chicken Taco Platter for Super Bowl Sunday and it was a …
One of my daughters is always asking for two things: tomato soup, or bbq pork sandwiches. These are her two absolute favorite things, and since I’ve already created a tomato soup for her….it was time for the bbq pork! This pork is tender and juicy, with a kick hidden in the tangy sweetness. Topped with …
“Happy pie” is a tradition that started years ago in our family. We call it “happy pie” because it’s served on someone’s birthday! This coconut cream pie was recently chosen by one of my daughters for her birthday celebration, and I was so thrilled with how much everyone enjoyed this recipe! The entire happy pie …
There’s a phrase I’ve heard before, and it goes like this: “don’t eat anything you can’t pronounce.” I have to laugh whenever I hear this because to be honest, the most delicious things I’ve ever tried have been things I can’t pronounce. This is no exception. This dish is inspired by the traditional French fish …
Anyone here like chorizo? For those who don’t know, chorizo is a spicy sausage that is used in a lot of Mexican or Spanish recipes. I decided to use it in a lasagna… And it was delicious! Topped with cheese and filled with lots of yummy spices, this dish is sure to be a family …
Nothing is better than tomato soup on a cold day. Well, except for my roasted tomato soup with PESTO. That’s right — pesto. I promise you’re going to love this, and it will become a winter staple in your home. And as if this dish wasn’t amazing enough as is… it can also be made …
Tender buns, full of orangey goodness, and unapologetically ooey, gooey. Topped with an orange cream cheese frosting, because #duh. Warning…these disappear fast!
This is a classic, creamy cheesecake with a twist. The added goodness of Amaretto! From the buttery crust, to the decadent amaretto filling; this is sure to become a holiday favorite!
