Joy In Every Season

Sweet & Spicy Ziti with Sausage

This Sweet & Spicy Ziti with Sausage is so delicious!! My goal was to duplicate my favorite pasta dish from a little Italian Restaurant down in Santa Barbara, CA. My interpretation came out close to perfect!! It's sweet and spicy and full of flavor. The sauce is thick and full of sweet italian sausage. I highly recommend this dish to anyone that enjoys a hearty pasta meal! ... Read More about Sweet & Spicy Ziti with Sausage

Grilled Asparagus

In my opinion, the only way to cook asparagus is to grill them. They are tender, but still slightly crisp, and the addition of lemon zest is perfect! And, you can do them right on your grill pan indoors. These Grilled Asparagus are the perfect addition to any spring or summer dinner. ... Read More about Grilled Asparagus

Pizzelle Lemon Berry Shortcake

We've all seen the traditional berry shortcake, but I thought I'd put a little twist on it and do a semi-homemade, quick, Pizzelle Lemon Berry Shortcake. Who doesn't love whipping up an easy and impressive dessert? I have a Pizzelle Maker similar to this Cuisinart model, but I picked up my pre-made pizzelles from Marshalls (of all places). My first thought was to do a chocolate berry something, but when I realized I had a jar of lemon curd in my pantry, I decided to go lemon berry. Of course, ... Read More about Pizzelle Lemon Berry Shortcake

Frosted Sugar Cookies

I love Frosted Sugar Cookies!! They are fun to make, make a pretty table decoration, and are a yummy dessert! I've been making Frosted Sugar Cookies for years, but was recently inspired to up my game a little, and learn how to really decorate a cookie. I have Make Bake Celebrate to thank. She has such a "happy site" full of color and fun desserts. Her cake pops, cookies, and cupcakes are adorable! I've been a fan of hers and following her on Instagram for quite some time, and every time she ... Read More about Frosted Sugar Cookies

Roasted Brussel Sprout and Butternut Squash Salad

If you love roasted brussel sprouts, you will love this Brussel Sprout and Butternut Squash Salad. I went to dinner the other evening with a friend of mine and ordered a brussel sprout salad, and my oh my, it was delicious! The only disappointment was that I wanted more! I knew I needed to re-create it. I came close, not exact, but this one is dang tasty. I think I need to head back to the restaurant and try it again, you know, for research sake. ... Read More about Roasted Brussel Sprout and Butternut Squash Salad