Amanda W. James

Amanda W. James

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

Summer evenings are special with family and friends around. A homemade dessert like Strawberry Rhubarb Pie makes it even better. I first tried it at a neighbor’s barbecue. The red slices were stunning. But the first bite was amazing. Sweet…

Rhubarb Crisp

Every spring, I look forward to rhubarb at the farmer’s market. The pink stalks promise a sweet dessert. This year, as I made my first Rhubarb Crisp, the smell filled my house. The tangy rhubarb mixed with the buttery topping…

Chicken Thighs

When I was a kid, the smell of crispy chicken thighs was amazing. It happened every Sunday. My family loved it. My grandma made it special. She had many recipes for chicken thighs. They were always a hit. She used…

Creamy Cucumber Dill Salad

Every summer, my grandmother made her famous creamy cucumber dill salad. We kids would run around the backyard. The smell of grilled meats and barbecues was everywhere. But we all loved the cucumber salad most. It was a refreshing burst…

Greek Yogurt Cucumber Salad

When summer arrives, I think of family barbecues. Fresh ingredients made our meals special. The Greek Yogurt Cucumber Salad was always there. This salad mixed cucumber crunch with Greek yogurt creaminess. It was perfect with grilled chicken or fish. It…