Classic Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing
Classic Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing is THE perfect side to go with a big juicy steak or any entree for that matter. It’s crisp and simple, and the homemade dressing brings all the flavors together. Make this one for date night in! For some other delicious salad recipes, try the Best Italian Chopped…
Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing
Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing combines blue cheese crumbles with mayonnaise, buttermilk, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, and seasonings. This delicious salad dressing pairs well with a wedge salad or other green salads! For other salad dressing recipes, try my Strawberry Salad Dressing, Chipotle Ranch Dressing, Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette, and Spinach Salad Dressing. Homemade Blue Cheese…
Sourdough Starter Basics
Make your own sourdough starter at home with just a few simple ingredients using Sourdough Starter Basics. In just over a week’s time and a little bit of patience, you’ll be ready to use your active starter to make the best sourdough bread! This simple process creates a homemade starter and a real living thing…
Margherita Flatbread
Margherita Flatbread is a simple pizza originating in Naples and consisting of a thin crust, a tomato pizza sauce, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, and a drizzle of olive oil. This delicious pizza includes a thin flatbread crust that requires no yeast! Try a simple 15-Minute Naan Bread Pizza on store-bought crust next! Pizza Margherita Let’s…
Ricotta Crostini
Ricotta Crostini is the perfect savory appetizer for your next get-together. This recipe is simple to make, a real crowd-pleaser, and great served at room temperature! Make these Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers next! Crostini Appetizers I love making these appetizers for so many reasons. They are 1) easily customizable, 2) a great way to use…
Summer Panzanella Salad
Summer Panzanella Salad is bursting with bright, fresh flavors including garden tomatoes, cucumbers, arugula, and basil. The addition of toasted bread, pepperoncini slices, fresh mozzarella, and a zesty red wine vinaigrette makes this a recipe repeat. Super fresh and delicious! For other delicious salads, try my Mediterranean Chopped Salad, Best Italian Chopped Salad, or my Shrimp Avocado Salad! What…
Norma Jean’s Kitchen
My mom, Norma Jean, has inspired my love of cooking and baking. Her bread making was her art, and she loved spoiling her family with delicious food.
LOVE Stories
LOVE Stories are little glimpses of what’s important in my life, whether it’s memories of yesterday or happenings in the now. Read along and share your love story with me. I’d love to hear from you!

















































