This Sweet Potato Casserole has been part of my Thanksgiving dinner for literally my whole life. When I was a child, Annie Mae made it. I remember her boiling and peeling the hot potatoes without even waiting for them to cool off. She mashed them with all the other ingredients […]
Baked Stuffed Potatoes (also referred to as Twice Baked Potatoes) was always a treat when I was growing up. We usually had them on Thursday night or “fish night” in our house. Admittedly, Annie Mae made them with butter and milk. Potatoes mashed, whipped and then stuffed back into their […]
I roasted the cauliflower. Then came boiling the farfalle and making the lemon sauce. That done, all was mixed in a bowl and put into the fridge for tomorrow. That was the dairy side of things for the moment. Now to the meat: I steamed the broccoli, removed the fat from […]
Pot Roast with Beer and Vegetables is an oldie but goodie. One day, I discovered that I had several bottles of beer in the fridge leftover from one of my children’s gatherings. I wondered what would happen if I added the beer to the meat. I put the meat in […]
Heads of broccoli are composed of the florets on top and their stems- the stalks. The stalks are thick and woody. If you want to serve them, you have to peel them back enough to expose the more tender stalk beneath . My older grand daughter only likes the stalks; […]
I was introduced to Farfalle with Roasted Cauliflower at a restaurant called The Lemon Tree in Capri. I remember sitting outside surrounded by lemon trees and breathing in the lemon scented air. It was heaven. When I returned home, I got to work recreating it. Farfalle (or bowtie pasta) comes […]
If you are looking for a celebratory meal, try this Roast Veal with Rosemary and Thyme. As I begin to braise it, my kitchen is filled with the most amazing aroma from the fresh herbs and garlic. The onions and peppers add to the flavor of the veal; and also […]
This delicious Carrot Ginger Soup looks like a warm sunset in a bowl. Organic carrots are best for this soup. They have more flavor and retain their color better than the non organic ones. After all, you want a Carrot Ginger Soup that is bright orange and creamy in texture. […]
When in doubt about what to make for dessert, make an Apple Crisp! You can use any combination of fruit that you want and spice it as you wish. You can add flour to bind it or leave out the flour and have it juicier. Add oats or chopped nuts […]
Surprise! Our hostess called and told us her back had gone out and cancelled dinner. Out came my one last top of the rib from the freezer and a menu was formed. I cooked the meat Thursday so it could chill and I could remove the fat and slice it Friday morning. I also […]