Posts filed under: Life

J Dub’s Egg Noodle Lasagna

J Dub’s Egg Noodle Lasagna is a recipe I have counted on for years. The kids loved this casserole when they were growing up. This lasagna works well if you... Read More

Double Chocolate Brownies

It took me years to perfect these Double Chocolate Brownies. Years. Because — brownies should not be this hard. But they are. Too sweet. Horrifyingly bitter. Dense. Undercooked and messy. The edges... Read More

The Last One To Know

There is a movie I saw years ago – The Truman Show. It was a few months into Daddy’s terminal cancer – the hardest thing I had lived through up... Read More

The Leftover Legend Sandwich

Meet The Leftover Legend Sandwich. Someone once testified – in a legal deposition, under oath – that I could not make a sandwich. I decided to take that personally. Behold:... Read More

J Dub’s Cilantro Lime Dressing

My Cilantro Lime Dressing (with a secret). This dressing is bright, fresh, and does about a hundred jobs – drizzle it on tacos, salads, grilled anything, or a certain steak... Read More

Somebody Has To Go First

I’ve lived mostly alone for over two years. It’s been horribly isolating. But, I’ve learned a lot about finding the courage to speak up for myself. I said it.  Out... Read More

Green Bean Bundles

My bacon wrapped green bean bundles are perfectly seasoned. You also get the crunch of bacon with every single bite because the bacon is wrapped around the entire bundle length.... Read More

Parmesan Baby Potatoes

My Parmesan Baby Potatoes are crunchy, full of flavor, and take the boring potato side dish to a different level. These potatoes bake in the most perfect butter garlic parmesan... Read More

Molten Lava Cakes

My molten lava cakes are a show stopper decadent dessert for any special occasion. They make look complicated, but these cakes are unbelievably easy to whip up. Drop me a... Read More

J Dub’s Chicken Cakes with Remoulade Sauce

You know you have a hit on your hands when even the kids love J Dub’s Chicken Cakes. My motto from being a single mom……If the kids won’t touch it,... Read More