I love Monday mornings! To me, Monday provides us with a fresh start. I begin every Monday by thinking, how can I make a difference this week? What am I passionate about? How can I inspire others? When I think about people who have inspired me, Julia Child always comes to mind and she has…
Roast Chicken with Port Wine, Cream and Mushrooms #cookforjulia #sundaysupper
“The only real stumbling block is fear of failure. In cooking you’ve got to have a what-the-hell attitude.” ― Julia Child Yesterday was my 45th birthday, how ironic that today I would be posting about Julia Child’s 100th Birthday Celebration. Julia is someone who I have always adored and looked up to. Who else has…
Celebrate Julia Child’s 100th Birthday #SundaySupper #CookforJulia
Learn how to cook, try new recipes, learn from your mistakes, BE FEARLESS and above all, have fun! ~ Julia Child Julia Child. Her name alone makes me smile. I don’t think there is a Foodie that hasn’t been influenced by Julia Child at some point in their lives. I can still remember the first time…
Chicken and Chorizo Portuguese Recipe
Chicken and Chorizo is a Portuguese Recipe that I adore. I love it because it is so simple that it is perfect for a busy Weekday Supper. I can whip up this easy Portuguese Recipe in no time but the flavor of the chorizo sauce when simmered is absolutely amazing. This is a Portuguese Recipe…
Arroz con Pollo Panini ~ Chicken and Rice Panini
We have become obsessed with Arroz con Pollo (chicken and rice) this summer. Can you believe I had not made this dish until recently? Like every recipe that we really really like, my kids love creating new versions of it. The Arroz con Pollo Panini is one of our new Reinvented Leftover Recipes that is…
Ahi Tuna Salad Family Style #SundaySupper
Ahi Tuna Recipe with Soy Sauce Dressing I have a saying that makes me smile every time of I think of it. “Old Friends are like Old Shoes.” Old friends are comfortable, there is no break in period, they fit just right and there is no need to impress them. They love you just…
Let’s celebrate wine, food, friends and #SundaySupper
I know, I know…. I say it all the time ” I am so excited for this #SundaySupper event.” I really do mean it, there is just so much to be excited about and this week is no different. In fact, it may be even a little more exciting. The #SundaySupper Group is incredibly honored…
#SundaySupper trending #1 on Twitter
#SundaySupper trending #1 on Twitter July 18, 2011. What a memorable date for me. I will always remember this date, not because of a birthday, wedding, anniversary or graduation. This was the date of my very first blog post. My oldest had just left for college and I was adapting to so many changes. My…
One Pot Arroz con Pollo Portuguese style
I love easy One Pot dishes. Let’s be honest, who really loves to clean up all those pans. You all know I am Portuguese, I grew up on Arroz e Galinha. So when asked to pick one recipe from The Mom 100 Cookbook, I couldn’t wait to try Katie’s One Pot Arroz con Pollo…
Easy Cornbread Casserole
Some people just have the ability to entertain and make it look effortless. My friend, Charlie is one of those people. It is a pleasure to watch him in his kitchen. He has mastered the art of entertaining and makes it look easy. It is nothing for him to whip up 10 different dishes for…










