I admit it! I’m obsessed with breakfast cookies…especially these oatmeal, banana, chocolate chip ones. They’re a cross between a muffin, a cookie and a bowl of oatmeal in every bite. I started making a variety of breakfast cookies when store bought were always too sweet and even my childhood loves, Stella Doro’s no longer satisfied […]
I’ve made butternut squash soup for many years and it continues to be one of my favorites. It’s flavorful, easy, filling and low cost. You can literally feed your family for pennies. So I’m a fan, but it wasn’t until the other day that I made a curried, roasted butternut soup…and now I’m even a […]
Arancini, or stuffed rice balls are a traditional Italian side dish made from leftover risotto. You can stuff them with fresh mozzarella, or a mixture of chopped meat, peas and cheese. Or you can do something completely different and stuff them with anything your heart desires. Maybe cheddar cheese and bacon? Ingredients Leftover, chilled rice […]
I made a sesame crusted tuna steak one night and then had this sensational looking Sesame Crusted Tuna Salad the next day! A double treat! I sliced it and added it to a salad of mixed greens and fresh oranges. I would have also added sliced fennel but I didn’t have any! But the citrus […]
My latest version of Mexican Meatloaf and Gravy couldn’t be easier or more flavorful. It’s made with the addition of Ro tel canned tomatoes with green chilies found in the international aisle of most supermarkets. Then I add a teaspoon or so of classic Mexican spices; cumin, chili powder, garlic, oregano and a pinch of […]
This Slow Cooker Chicken Vegetable Soup is not only something that will nourish your family with an assortment of good for you vegetables, but it will fill your home with delicious aromas that will great you as soon as you open the door. It’s perfect for those times when you want to clear out […]
Some of my favorite meals involves little to no cooking…but it starts with this Easy Homemade Mayonnaise. After making this, this lover of mayonnaise will never go back to store bought. Why would I when this is creamy and delicious and so easy to make and it’s one more processed food I won’t need […]
Every summer, growing up, when zucchini were harvested from my backyard garden, my mother used to make zucchini fritters. For me fritters were one of the delights coming out of the summer kitchen that to this day still conjures up the best memories. I continued that practice myself when I too was a mother […]
This Chicken, Pear, Arugula Salad is one I served for many years in my former restaurant. Over the years we must have sold tens of thousands of them and even now, many years later, it’s still on of my son’s favorite salads. He had a urge for one the other day and wanted me […]
I came up with the recipe for the cold soba/zucchini salad when daughter asked me for help coming up with some tasty dressings for the Buddha bowls she brings to work for lunch every day. I decided to do a bit of experimenting by first cooking up some cold soba noodles. Then I thought […]
