Have you ever made something at home and been amazed how different it is than the store-bought variety? Sauerkraut is one of those items. The cooked and jarred sauerkraut you can get at the store is completely different than the fermented kind traditionally made for thousands of years. Sauerkraut is talked about as being super …
Although we left the holidays behind, January continues to claim a line from a holiday song…Oh, the weather outside is frightful. Citrus fruits, with their high content of Vitamin C, are ripe and ready for use. Whether it’s a serving of grapefruit in the morning, a snack of juicy orange segments, fresh lime juice squeezed …
Potatoes are one of those foods that can be adapted to a variety of preparations. This dish not only uses more than one style of preparation, but it makes a stunning presentation! Which is why I am calling this easy to make dish, Holiday Potatoes. We’ll start with a layer of buttered, cheesy mashed potatoes …
With the crisper temperatures of Fall, we put on sweatshirts, enjoy bonfires and witness the return of everything “Pumpkin Spice”. There is no one recipe or set rules for which spices to include in this medley. And it seems as if there is no end to the number of ways in which it can be …
Pico de Gallo, a chopped salsa, is certainly at its best with garden fresh vegetables. But fresh from the store ingredients work well too. I like to add cabbage and cucumbers, making it a cross between salsa and salad. It’s perfect for scooping up with chips, pairs nicely with our favorite Mexican foods such as …
Zucchini has to be one of my favorite plants from the garden. Their exuberance is delightful. From a single seed to a thriving, vining plant which seemingly cranks out miles of squash in a few short months. Scouring the plant and picking all its fruit deters it not in the least. And if you miss …
Tacos are amazing and so are taquitos. What’s even more amazing is that you can make delicious taquitos at home without any frying. These taquitos have been requested for birthday dinners, and they also never fail to please everyone around the table. I usually cook chicken or beef ahead of time and shred it for …
Whenever we have ripe bananas, I usually get the request to make my famous Banana Cupcakes with Maple Buttercream Frosting, which I am always happy to do! I hope you give these a try and enjoy them as much as we do! These cupcakes never last long around our house. We hope you enjoy them …
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 …
