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 […]
Have you ever had a hankering for a sweet,crunchy and downright delicious cake that’s easy to make? This cake is all that and more…the perfect treat for a brunch or really anytime of the day. I found this online some time ago, printed it up and slid it in my “recipes to try” folder. I […]
Back in our camping days, we used to stop at a little Mom & Pop grocery store where they sold homemade salads. One of our favorites was a green pea salad with bacon and cheese. I’ve tried many recipes trying to find one that closely resembled the pea salad that we enjoyed and finally, came […]
By far, this is one of my favorite EASY recipes. No fancy cream sauce, no massive amounts of ingredients…just simple everyday items from your cupboard. I have found that brining my chicken breasts for 30 minutes to 1 hour before preparing the dish makes for tender and juicy chicken. This step is totally optional. If […]
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