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soft dinner rolls out of the oven

Soft Buttery Dinner Rolls

These soft homemade dinner rolls are fluffy, buttery, and brushed with honey butter for the perfect finishing touch. Made with just seven simple ingredients, they’re the perfect addition to any dinner table.

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Welcome to my kitchen table –
where recipes come with a side of stories, music is always playing, and there’s usually a Springer Spaniel (Moose!) underfoot waiting for a taste test.
 
 
I’m Lee-Ann:
wife, mom,
retired music teacher,
home cook,
and full-time lover of sunshine, seafood, and simmering pots on the stove.
 
 
 
Come hungry and stay awhile!
 
 

My Latest Recipes

soft dinner rolls out of the oven

Soft Buttery Dinner Rolls

These soft homemade dinner rolls are fluffy, buttery, and brushed with honey butter for the perfect finishing touch. Made with just seven simple ingredients, they’re the perfect addition to any dinner table.

Portuguese Kale Soup

Portuguese Kale Soup

This hearty Portuguese Kale Soup is filled with smoky linguica sausage, tender potatoes, cannellini beans, and fresh kale simmered in a garlicky broth. Rustic, comforting, and even better the next day.

crispy wedges with ketchup

Crispy Garlic Parmesan Baked Potato Wedges

These Crispy Garlic Parmesan Baked Potato Wedges are golden and crunchy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and packed with bold garlic and parmesan flavor. Easy to make in the oven and perfect with your favorite dipping sauce!

Grilled lamb chop marinated with garlic, fresh rosemary, lemon zest, and olive oil

Garlic & Rosemary Grilled Lamb Chops

These Garlic & Rosemary Grilled Lamb Chops are marinated with fresh rosemary, garlic, lemon zest, and olive oil for incredible flavor. Quick to prepare and perfect for grilling!

lentil soup

Hearty Lentil Soup with Pasta

This hearty lentil soup with pasta is the ultimate cozy meatless dinner. Packed with vegetables, protein-rich lentils, and comforting flavor – perfect for fall and winter.

homemade chicken noodle soup

Classic Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

This classic homemade chicken noodle soup is the ultimate comfort food. Tender shredded chicken, wide egg noodles, and fresh vegetables simmer in a savory broth for a cozy, nourishing meal perfect for cold nights or when you need something soothing.

My favorite things

water bottle in the car

Water

Hydration, happiness, and a water bottle that rarely leaves my side! I drink water all day, every day – and honestly, I love it. From delivery jugs to my favorite reusable bottle, here’s why water is one of my favorite things.

grilled cheese

Sandwich Melts: Ooey, Gooey, Golden Goodness

From tuna melts to roast beef gooey goodness, sandwich melts are the ultimate comfort food. Try these 7 different types of melts for lunch, dinner, or to serve alongside a cozy bowl of soup.

couch nap

The Magic of a Couch Nap

Couch naps are the ultimate act of comfort – short, sweet, and soul-soothing. Here’s why they’re the best kind of rest.

flip flops out the car window

My Favorite Things: Flip Flops

Late August in Connecticut means sweaters and falling leaves, but I’m still slipping into my one trusty pair of flip flops. Holding onto summer until the very last moment.

My personal blog

my sweet Moose

Dogs Are Gifts from God

Dogs may not speak with words, but their unconditional love teaches us everything about joy, forgiveness, and living in the moment.

ice on the window

I Hate the Cold. There, I Said It.

I grew up loving snow days in Connecticut, but adult winter? Not so much. Cold, wet weather, aching bones, and stressful winter driving have me dreaming of Florida sunshine, cozy soups, and warmer days ahead.