Years ago I cleaned houses to support my children. Several of my clients shared some of their recipes and this is one of my favorites, given to me by Mrs. Snow. Now I want to say, I dislike anchovies, but for some reason, I LOVE this dip, which is made with anchovy paste. You’ve heard […]
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Ambrosia Salad
This quick and easy fruit salad is the perfect side dish to bring to any gathering. It’s light and refreshing and oh so good and takes only minutes to prepare.
Aloo Bonda (Indian Potato Fritter Appetizer & Date Sauce)
Years ago my good friend Prem, shared this appetizer recipe with me. She served this at every party and it was always a huge hit. It’s basically a breaded potato ball, deep fried and served with an amazing date sauce.
Aloo Gobi (Cauliflower & Potatoes)
For many years I worked with a lovely lady from India. Avani would bring a large bowl of this dish to work and we would snack on it for hours. She would make one “mild” bowl for folks like me, that don’t eat lots of hot peppers and one for the troopers , chuck full […]
Almond Cheese Ball
This recipe was given to me by a very special friend, Linda Maggio, who has since passed on. She would serve this at Christmastime on a platter, shaped into two pine cones. She would leave the almonds whole and strategically place them into the cream cheese in layers, to resemble pine cones. Then she would […]
African Chicken Stew
A special thanks to my friend Sandie for sharing this yummy recipe with me. After living in South Africa for several years, she returned, along with her in-laws recipes. This is one of my favorites.
15 Bean Soup
There’s nothing better than a big bowl of hot soup on a cold winters’ night to warm you up and fill your tummy. A special thanks to a dear old friend, Amelia, for sharing this recipe. She won a senior citizen cook off contest with this scrumptious recipe way back in the 1970’s, and once […]
Seven Layer Salad
I’ve been serving this crisp,refreshingly tasty salad for years on holidays such as Easter and Christmas. Best of all, it’s prepared the night before. There are never any leftovers. If you have a trifle bowl or flat bottomed clear glass bowl, I would recommend using that, as the layers are so pretty and festive looking.
Baked Beans
My sister Marge shared this recipe with me over 40 years ago and its still my favorite, hands down! It’s a wonderful side dish that goes well with fried chicken, burgers, brats, ribs and more. I haven’t met anyone who didn’t rave over these baked beans. There is never any leftovers and I always make […]
Kraut Burgers aka Runzas
While visiting my sister Joan in Colorado, she served Kraut Burgers for dinner. They were so delicious, I just had to have the recipe. It’s now a family favorite. I make sure I make extras to enjoy the next day for lunch!
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