Despite what the weather might be broadcasting, spring and summer picnics are just around the corner. This Snickers salad is a delightful dish to make for picnics, get-togethers, or when you feel like having a tasty side dish. You can serve this salad as a dessert option…

Just like really good wine, Stephen King’s storytelling ability continues to get better and better through the years. There are some critics who feel King is nothing but a junk writer – an author who relies on gore and violence to keep readers entertained…

Comfort food should never be overlooked. I find that having a plethora of comfort-food recipes to choose from makes cooking dinner that much more enjoyable. This is a great recipe for those nights when you want something warm, tasty and hassle-free to cook…

This recipe can be achieved in two simple steps: making the filling, and stuffing the tortillas. The finished product is worth the time put into cooking because the filling is so creamy and delicious. These enchiladas are perfect for a tasty Sunday dinner…

Let's stop kidding ourselves. The majority of us have major sweet tooths, and sometimes we just have to indulge. But instead of running to the grocery store for the latest frozen desserts on sale, why not make your own? This cheesecake recipe is one of my favorites…

There are some stories that have the power to move a person in extreme measures. I recently finished reading John Grisham’s first nonfiction story, “The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town,” and I have to say I am duly impressed. This story is tragic in all senses of the word…

With the rapid, fast pace of technology, is it any wonder that a book on the subject would be structured the same way? Before producing his controversial novel “The DaVinci Code,” Dan Brown dabbled in the genre of the technological thriller with the publication of his book “Digital Fortress…

Great flavor and great pasta are the key to a fabulous dinner. This recipe calls for spiral pasta, but any kind will do; it’s the cook’s preference. This pasta dish has tons of flavor brought out by the pepperoni, the green pepper and the garlic powder…

It's always good to have a versatile marinade recipe. I love this meat marinade recipe because it tastes excellent on beef, pork, or chicken, and it is a great accessory to an easy meal. So spice up your meat entree and try this marinade. My guess is you'll be using it more than once…

There’s nothing better than a really good political thriller. A good thriller will have it all: the sensitive political issues, the deceit, the love affairs and the beheading. Did I mention the year is 1587? With all the books that have been written about Mary Queen of Scots…

There is a somewhat sobering effect that goes along with reading true crime stories. As you’re reading it becomes quite easy to get caught up in the drama of the events, investigation and court hearings. However, at the end of the book you have to come to grips with the fact that what you read is not fiction…

It is a fact that over-indulging goes hand-in-hand with gaining weight. With the holiday season behind us, many people are shifting their immediate attention to their ever-expanding waist lines. Working out on a consistent basis is the best way to go about getting your body back in shape…

I know that when you look for great reading material you don’t generally turn to cookbooks. However, in the interest of locating a collection of recipes that are not impossible to cook due to lack of experience or lack of funds, I think all readers and cooks alike will find Rachael Ray’s “30-Minute Meals” cookbook an absolute blessing…

No matter what the season, roasted potatoes are always great to eat. This recipe is a definite keeper, not only because of its simplicity, but also because of the great flavor. The red potatoes in this recipe are seasoned with rosemary and extra virgin olive oil…

In celebration of National Cookie Cutter Week, which runs from Dec. 1 to 7, treat yourself to some homemade sugar cookies. These cookies are a delicious way to welcome the holiday season because they are light, delicious and take little time to prepare. I have also included a recipe for chocolate cream cheese frosting…