My grandparents would travel to visit us from sunny, southern California. When we were lucky, they would bring a brown paper sack full of fresh lemons straight from the lemon tree in their backyard. And if we were really lucky, Grandma would make some lemon meringue pies…with one stipulation, Milt had to squeeze the lemons. …
Looking for something different than the traditional Corned beef and cabbage fare to serve this St. Patrick’s Day? Look no further than Green Rice. This versatile dish could take the spotlight as a main dish, and it serves nicely as a side dish too. I make it with spinach and white rice, but you can …
Sweets for the sweet. That’s what’s on my mind in February. I’m a baker by nature and prefer baked goods, both making them and eating them, over candy any day. My husband also prefers baked goods…unless it’s toffee. He does have a sweet tooth for toffee. Wanting to surprise him one Valentine’s Day many years …
It’s January. The holidays with their rich fair are over. It’s dark early, and we want some coziness at home. If you’re looking for a simple to prepare, full flavored, home-cooked meal cooked in a single dish, this is it. Prep this dish, put it in the oven and walk away. It’s the perfect dinner …
Newly married, I scoured cook books for recipes. And wasn’t I delighted to find a recipe for Potatoes Au Gratin! The only ones I had ever eaten came from a box mix, so making them from scratch sounded daring. Turns out it wasn’t nearly as daring as expected, and the potatoes were absolutely delicious. Cooking …
With Thanksgiving around the corner, it’s that time of year when we cling to favorite recipes and traditions. Making Mincemeat falls into that category at our house. Dutifully looking at a recipe shared with me years ago, I go about using different ingredients and amounts than what is suggested on the card. It’s kind of …
What’s more welcome in a lunch bag or lunch box than home baked cookies? Cookies can be symbols of the goodness of home tucked in a lunch to provide a little emotional nourishment along with the repast of physical nourishment. Aww, that sounds so poetic, now doesn’t it? At least, it’s a little more poetic …
With the arrival of autumn later this month, come shorter days, cooler nights, crisp apples and colored leaves. We retreat to the cozy indoors of our homes where we might add a hint of seasonal change to our décor, light candles and look forward to warming, comfort foods. Tomato Basil Soup is one of those …
Sitting down to write of pancakes, my mind drifts back to childhood on Saturday mornings. My Dad had John Denver turned up loud, “When the sun’s comin’up I got cakes on the griddle, Life ain’t nothin’ but a funny, funny riddle, Thank God I’m a country boy.” Though I didn’t live in the country, nor …
This must be one of my most original “recipes”. I came up with the inspiration 5 years ago…not sure how or why, but I’m glad I did! In order to share this recipe with you, I literally had to measure the pasta, and beans and note the quantity of vegetables I used…not only for the salad …
My son, Steven, recently informed me that we had a problem. The cookie jar was empty. With a twinkle in his eye, he asked, “Would you like to fill it up with Chocolate Mint Cookies?” My newest cookie creation has been a hit in our household. It started last December when I passed by a holiday …
I’ve had different versions of “Tortilla Soup”, both thick and thin, that leave me to believe there must be a wide range of recipes for this soup. I’ve never officially made Tortilla Soup. But that doesn’t keep me from adding similar ingredients to a pot, and calling it “Mexican Soup”. That’s an attention getter right …
