“Run, run, run as fast as you can, you can’t catch me, I’m the gingerbread man.” The story of the Gingerbread Man was much loved by our young children. So, we had to make our own gingerbread men. But not all recipes for gingerbread are equal. Some are difficult to roll out, dry and crumbly. …
Dutch Apple Pie is a favorite dessert from my childhood, only we called it French Apple Pie. Not wanting to start any culture wars over the recipe, I did some online research before settling on the description “Dutch”. But call it what you will, if you like apple pie, this is sure to please. When …
Believe it or not, these beautiful, tender rolls are easy to make! They are stirred by hand and require no kneading. You don’t have to be a seasoned bread maker to turn out these little treasures. The golden color of these rolls is due to the addition of sweet potatoes. While not a required ingredient, …
The wedge salad. A large, cold, crisp wedge of iceberg lettuce, topped with a generous helping of bleu cheese dressing, crisp bacon and fresh diced tomatoes. While this salad isn’t a showcase for a vast variety of garden vegetables, the texture and flavor contrast is a summer celebration of its own. With only four components …
Grilling is a favorite summertime activity. Sometimes grilling factors surprise us with unpredicted delays, which means eating times get pushed out. Hopefully, your guests don’t grumble but tummies will be rumbling. Appetizers to the rescue! Bruschetta is a great appetizer with crusty bread and fresh tomatoes and basil. Bruschetta traditionally would have you busy working …
Mexican food is our family’s favorite cuisine. And fajitas are a favorite dinner at our house. Sometimes we serve these strips of meat, onions, and bell peppers sautéed together and seasoned with Mexican seasoning alongside rice and beans. But most often we fold them into a tortilla and add our favorite toppings: lettuce, salsa, sour …
In the world of Key Lime Pies, there is mystery and division over where the pie originated. From on board ships, to the Florida Keys to New York. Not only is the history of the pie itself in question, but the very origin of the limes is surprising. Though cultivated in the Florida Keys, they …
Afew years ago, Tom was asked to speak to a group in Florida. While dining out during that trip, I was served chimichurri sauce alongside a steak. The sauce was a fabulous accompaniment to the steak, so I knew I had to find a recipe to make the sauce at home. Meeting with success, I …
They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. And while that may not be completely true, potato salad at my house makes a strong argument that it might be. Making homemade potato salad isn’t a quick task. Potatoes and eggs must be boiled, peeled, and chopped…not to mention the chopping of …
There’s nothing like a bowl of soup to warm you up on a cold, winter day. Working from home like we do, I often prep the soup I’m serving for lunch, right after breakfast. Then I set the time on my phone to when it’s time to turn on the heat. If I was going …
Making jam is a summertime tradition. But last year my sister mentioned making Christmas Jam at the Holiday time to give as gifts. Never having heard of Christmas Jam, my interest was piqued. I quickly looked up recipes and gave it a go. The jam contains strawberries, cranberries, oranges and spices. It was especially enjoyed …
Temperatures inevitably turn crisp and chilly this time of year, trees lose their leaves, and we find ourselves drawn to the warm spices of Autumn, bringing a comfort to our senses as we exchange seasons. Some call it the season of “Pumpkin Spice”. But pumpkin doesn’t always attend these spices, as this recipe for Pecan …
