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 […]
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Baked Stuffed Potatoes
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 […]
Pot Roast with Beer and Vegetables
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 […]
Carrot Ginger Soup
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. […]
Apple Crisp
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 […]
Breast of Chicken Wrapped in Phyllo
Breast of Chicken Wrapped in Phyllo will always remind me of my son’s 18th birthday. I asked him to choose what he wanted for his birthday dinner and this recipe was it; along with artichokes and a Tarte Tatin! The leeks, mushrooms, and even the chicken can be prepped the […]
Cream Cheese Dough
This cream cheese dough is easy to make melts in your mouth. Try it with my Striped Bass en Croute.
Mushroom Ears
Making Mushroom Ears couldn’t be easier. Defrost a box of puff pastry, spread it with sautéed mushrooms and onions, roll up, slice and bake. Mushroom Ears are actually easier to slice when they’re slightly frozen; so I always try to have a few rolls in my freezer for surprise company. […]
Deviled Hamburgers
These Deviled Hamburgers are flavored with horseradish, mustard, ketchup and Worcestershire (fish free) sauce. Often, I prefer to replace the bun with a grilled Portobello mushroom. Top the Deviled Hamburgers with sliced tomato (or salsa) and guacamole. Baked sweet potato fries complete this wonderful meal.
Cod Cakes
Cod Cakes are the kosher version of crab cakes. Cod is a medium firm white fish with a delicate taste. It flakes easily and lends itself to absorbing many different flavors. These Cod Cakes are light, satisfying and so “non-fishy” that even your guests who shy away from fish will […]