Last year our neighbors invited us to a gathering for Easter. Being the new kids on the block, they told us we didn’t need to bring anything unless there was something that would make the day special for us. It turns out that preparing food for others to enjoy was exactly what would make the …
Pizza for dinner…it’s almost like a party itself! My favorite is a crisp New York style pizza crust. If you’ve ever wanted to make pizza parlor perfect crust at home, you’ll be delighted with this recipe. This crust gets an early start. I stir the dough together the night before or the morning of making …
A woman asked her friend, “Is your husband hard to please?” Her friend answered, “I don’t know. I never tried.” That’s good for a chuckle, but I can’t imagine NOT wanting to please my husband. So, when he recently asked for a German Chocolate Cake, I was on it. The cake was so delicious, it …
This is no ordinary chicken comfort food recipe. With the addition of a few flavor boosters such as mushrooms, tomatoes and green onions, this chicken is beautiful on the plate and a favorite “Company” worthy dinner. The most important step of this recipe is making the white sauce. Take your time and keep the heat …
“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 …
