A Dish In Progress

Hello and welcome to A Dish In Progress!!   Some of my fondest memories growing up are creating at the side of my mother and grandmothers, who have been my inspiration over the years.  Nothing is better than the smell of apple pie in the oven or spaghetti sauce simmering on the stove.  Every holiday and special event is marked by a special dish, and often the smell of one of these dishes causes me to reminisce about the past.

I have been cooking & baking for over 30 years.   When I first started to cook, I would get frustrated when the recipes I got only listed ingredients and not precise measurements.  I know now, that is because every recipe is a "dish in progress" to be tailored to your individual tastes, and that this is half the fun.   I enjoyed learning to cook with family and have great pride in passing this down to my children.   I love to make my family's favorites.   Some of our best holiday memories are in the kitchen.

I believe that family meals are important, albeit difficult, in today's world of working parents and busy kid schedules.   It is often challenging to find time to cook, let alone eat together.  My blog is dedicated to family fare, i.e., quick and easy, family friendly recipes and tips.  I have learned over the years that there is no shame in taking "shortcuts". 

Enjoy the time around the table with your family.  Some of our best conversations have occurred over a meal.  From Sunday morning breakfast to evening meals, we make it a priority to eat together as much as possible.  

Thank you for visiting.   I appreciate the opportunity to share our favorite recipes and look forward to hearing your stories and successes in the kitchen.