Years ago, I always cooked my corned beef in the oven in a covered roaster. Then the slow cookers came about and I switched to that method. I was never satisfied with the outcome. Either the meat was a little tough or it fell apart…it was never “just right.” Then I bought an Instant Pot […]
While thumbing through an old cookbook of Mom’s, I came across a handwritten recipe for a cake that I haven’t had in over 60 years. Just seeing Mom’s beautiful handwriting again just about brought tears to my eyes. But even more joy filled my heart when I read the ingredients and realized this was one […]
I’ve always enjoyed a light, not too sweet dessert, that wasn’t too difficult to whip up. While surfing the web, I came across this recipe from Spatula Desserts. It sounded easy to prepare, so I decided to give it a try. The custard was silky and smooth, with just the right amount of sweetness. The […]
I’ve tried lots of Lasagna in my day, but none can compare to this fanciful feast! No, it’s not authentic Italian style, but it’s bursting with flavor, has just the right amount of meat and marvelous,cheesy goodness. You’ll notice I have one herb called Savory that I listed as optional. It’s something I like but […]
Have you ever racked your brain as to what to serve as a side dish other than the usual potatoes or rice? Well, look no further. This dish is quite popular in Poland and once you taste it, you’ll know why. It’s quick and easy to prepare, is economical and is very delicious. It’s one […]
I’ll be honest here…I never was a fan of fruitcake. As I was browsing through the baking aisle, I spotted a container of mixed candied fruit, all chopped up and colorful as could be and I thought to myself, why not try to bake something with this fruit. After all, there are several foods that […]
As I sit here, looking for the right words to tell you about this soup. I glance out the window and see the snow angrily falling. What a perfect dish to serve after a long bout of snow shoveling! Black bean soup, with it’s Cuban flair, thick and creamy, bursting with warm spices. You can […]
While thumbing through a food magazine, I came across a recipe for Bang Bang Shrimp with Pasta. Sounded intriguing, but it was loaded with”heat” and very heavy doses of various spices. So, I checked out a few different recipes, combined a little of this and a little of that, and came up with my own […]
Some time ago, I was watching a cooking show and they featured this recipe. As I often do, I scribbled the recipe down and put it in my “recipes to try” folder. I finally got around to trying this and am I ever glad I did. First of all, when I got home and opened […]
I was given a nice, big yellow squash and decided to try something new. So, off to the internet I went, in search of a new recipe. After researching several recipes, I made some changes and came up with my own version of this cheesy casserole. I’ve tried it with cheddar and with Gruyere and […]