Category Archives: A Muse in My Kitchen

Apricot Rosemary Chicken

Did you ever wake up in the morning and have a taste for something and didn’t have a recipe? That’s how it was for me. I had a taste for a sweet but zesty grilled chicken kebab. Almost like the flavor of the samples they hand out in front of the Asian fast food restaurant […]

Blueberry Lemon Bread

I’m having a hard time starting this post… Hubby is sitting next to me moaning between bites… “This bread is killer…this bread is evil…I could eat the whole thing right now…this is the best thing you’ve ever made” See what I mean? He’s so distracting sometimes! Truth is – this bread IS killer and it […]

Turkey Tacos

It’s been a busy day. The weather is absolutely gorgeous and I certainly didn’t want to be in the kitchen that long tonight. I’d rather be sitting on the deck with a glass of wine! Typically taco night is to be an easy night for cooking, right? The best laid plans….I decided to try a […]

Corn Casserole

It’s almost the weekend and you probably have a cookout or summer party to go to. Or are you having guests over and are looking for an extra side dish? Here’s an easy to put together side dish where you dump everything in one bowl… Pour it in the pan and bake. It’s a cross […]

Pulled Pork Sandwiches

This recipe is killer! I made this for my little party this weekend and the guests went wild! It’s perfect for a party in that it is so easy to prepare ahead – in fact, if it could sit for a day – even better for the flavors to come out in full force. And […]

Lemon Bars

This weekend, we had friends over for a night of food, laughter and dessert! I already had Cherry Coke Cupcakes for a fun summertime dessert but needed something non-chocolate. I asked Hubby what to make with them? He shouted out “Lemon Bars! I love Lemon Bars!” How can I argue with that? Lemon Bars it is. But […]

Cherry Coke Cupcakes

The night is young, the skies are clear So if you want to go walking, dear, It’s delightful, it’s delicious, it’s de-lovely.  I understand the reason why You’re sentimental, ’cause so am I, It’s delightful, it’s delicious, it’s de-lovely.  You can tell at a glance What a swell night this is for romance… These cupcakes […]

Black Bean, Mango and Quinoa Salad

I bring you an easy Summer side salad or a wonderful lunch salad full of flavor texture and healthful goodness. Yes, it can taste good, be healthy and easy to make! Have you tried Quinoa (kween wa) yet? Oh, you should! Don’t be afraid…it’s a wonderful grain with an interesting texture but so many nutritional […]

Rosemary Grilled Chicken

Mnmmmmm…Memorial Day Weekend! Don’t ya love it? Please remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for the lives we live. Let us not forget the ones that have gone before! Memorial Day weekend is like a gateway into summer! And let the grilling begin… We started our Summer celebration mid-week by seeing Bonnie Raitt […]

Pizza Balls

This is such a ridiculously easy recipe and a perfect addition to bring a party, serve as an appetizer or pop in your kid’s lunches! They freeze beautifully – a handy treat to have on hand when friends or family pop in on you! You can whip up a batch in less time that it’s […]