I just have to share this story with you. Over 40 years ago, my place of employment sponsored an Octoberfest Cook Off Contest that was being judged by chefs from two of Chicago’s finest German restaurants. The prize was just bragging rights, but I decided to enter this dish, which was my Mom’s recipe. Just […]
Looking for a simple yet delicious dinner idea prepared in your slow cooker? Well, if you like Asian style food, look no further. Cubes of chicken smothered in a delightful sauce with just a hint of heat, served over rice. Sometimes I add a can of water chestnuts or sugar snap peas about 30 minutes […]
Whenever I would go to my friend’s house for a party, one of the dishes Marie always served was this outstanding fruit salad. It is filled with fruits that I had never heard of, nor eaten. Now if you’ve ever been to the Philippines, you’ve probably sampled them, but here in the U.S., you might […]
Way back in the mid 1960’s, as I was walking past my sister-in-law Helen’s mother’s house ,she came out munching on an egg roll that her mom Olga had just made. She spotted me and offered one to me . I enjoyed it so much I just had to have that recipe. I think I […]
I used to collect cookbooks…you know, the kind they sell at Church socials and other fund raisers. Well, back in 2006, I was leafing through one of those books, and I came across this recipe. I decided to give it a whirl and here I am, 14 years later, sharing that same recipe. Thanks to […]
If you’ve never tried Collard Greens, I recommend you give them a try. I’ve searched for the best recipe and so far, this is my favorite. I do add a few strips of cooked bacon for an extra smoky flavor.
Years ago, I would clean houses to help support my children. Often, my clients would be cooking when I arrived. If it smelled good, I would ask for the recipe. This recipe came from one of my customers, a dear, sweet lady, Mrs.Vick. It may not be authentic Chinese, but it sure is tasty. It […]
A good friend of mine was given this recipe and not being a baker, she asked if I would make her this chocolate zuccotto cake to bring to a family party. So off to the store we went to pick up all the ingredients. There were so many steps and all I could do was […]
Juicy chicken, bathed in herbs, simmered in wine with capers nestled around the potatoes. (I double the wine/broth mixture as we like extra “sauce” to dip our Italian bread in).
If you’re looking for a Mexican style dish, bursting with flavor and succulent strips of chicken, look no further. The chicken is marinated at least 6 hours (overnight is best). The chicken only takes 8 minutes to cook, Then, add the onions and peppers, fry ’em up(for 4 minutes) and serve on tortillas with some […]