I love making individual servings of food. Stuffed Peppers falls right into that category. Stuffed Peppers are easy to prepare and make a beautiful presentation. The basic mixture is ground beef, chopped canned tomatoes and rice. The spices you use can vary from just simple salt and pepper to cumin […]
When I was a newly wed, over 50 years ago, Tuna Noodle Casserole was all the rage. It was on repeat in my home. Somehow, over the years, I deleted it. That being said, there is nothing like a creamy Tuna Noodle Casserole to warm you and comfort you on […]
A Silver Tip Roast is cut from the shoulder of a cow. It is well marbled; and yet has less fat than a Rib Roast. Cooked properly, it is moist, tender and full of flavor. In addition, a Silver Tip is less expensive than a Rib Roast and very easy […]
Tomato Rice Soup is a basic comfort food. While, often, people think of Tomato Rice Soup being served along side a gooey grilled cheese sandwich; I give it more stature and serve it as a first course. This soup is simply based on a traditional “mirepoix”composed of sauteed diced carrots, […]
Turkey Burgers can be every bit as satisfying as their beef counterpart. My personal preference is white meat turkey which is less fatty than dark meat. In order to replace the moisture the fat provides, I add sauteed onion and celery plus cranberry sauce to the mixture. Grill the burgers […]
I probably ate Chicken with Spanish Rice once a month for over 20 years. It was on Annie Mae’s rotation of chicken recipes that she made for my family’s Shabbat dinner. She called it Potted Chicken. The chicken was so soft; it literally fell off the bone. The rice was […]
I started making Glazed Parsnips when my Mother was alive and joined us for Thanksgiving. She would only eat white and red vegetables. As luck would have it, my Glazed Parsnips became a favorite with my Mother and my daughter. After Mom died, I stopped making them; until my daughter […]
Ever wonder how Coleslaw got its name. According to Wikipedia: “The term “coleslaw” arose in the 18th century as an anglicisation of the Dutch term “koolsla” (“kool” in Dutch sounds like “cole”) meaning “cabbage salad”. The “cole” part of the word ultimately derives from the Latin caulis, meaning cabbage.” Whether […]
I make this Asparagus and Celery Root Soup with white asparagus rather than green. White asparagus have a more delicate flavor than green and allow the flavor of the mild celery root to come through. Fresh white asparagus are only available during Spring and Summer. I remember how excited my […]
I grew up eating Halibut Salad. It was on our Thursday rotation of fish meals; but trust me, you can eat it any day of the week. This salad is perfect for a hot Summer’s lunch or afternoon snack. Halibut is a firm white fleshed fish that has a very […]