Dried Spices: keep a handful in the pantry
Dried Spices are essential ingredients to keep in the pantry; they help round out any dish to give it more flavor and depth. When I was growing up, my mother mostly stuck with Italian spices:...
View ArticleSesame Peanut Salad Dressing
I really love this dressing drizzled on some chopped up grilled chicken and pad thai noodles. I just toss it until the chicken and noodles are well coated. Next I garnish it with crushed peanuts,...
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The Perfect Omelet
The Perfect Omelet makes 1 servings ½ tablespoon olive oil 2 large eggs, whisked in a small metal bowl until frothy 1 teaspoon salt 1 dash freshly ground black pepper ¼ cup shredded Monterey Jack...
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Chubby Farmer’s Breakfast Sausage
Farmer's Breakfast Sausage Makes 6 Servings 1 pound ground pork (or ground: turkey, chicken, or even a combo of your favorite ground meat, the choice is yours) 1 teaspoon salt 1 pinch freshly...
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Barbecued chicken: truly an art
Barbecued Chicken Serves 6 hungry barbecue enthusiast 6 whole chicken leg quarters (with skin on) 1 tablespoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1½ cups Barbecue sauce (store-bought or...
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Old Fashioned Meatloaf
Old Fashtioned Meatloaf Makes 8 Servings 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium red onion, finely chopped 1 cup coarsely chopped parsley leaves, loosely packed 5 roasted garlic cloves, mashed,OR raw...
View ArticlePicnics with leftovers on the Beach or your favorite comfy spot
Turkey Apple-Maple Sandwiches Makes 4 Servings For the apple-maple sauce: 1 cup prepared apple sauce 1 tablespoon maple syrup ¼ teaspoon ground curry ¼ teaspoon ground ginger ¼ teaspoon salt For...
View ArticleMom’s Basic Meatball Recipe
Basic Meatball Recipe 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs (preferably from an Italian store) 1/2 cup Chicken Broth 1 large egg, beaten 1 fresh garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon salt pinch Italian Seasoning...
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Mini Burgers with Waffled White Bread
Mini Burgers with Waffled White Bread Makes 4 Appetizer Servings (So double this recipe for 6 to 8 Servings) 3 pieces sliced white bread, crusts removed 9 ounces ground beef, or ground meat or...
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Seasoned Salt: A Small Detail that Counts
I love Seasoned Salt. It's easy to make and is a small detail that counts. Typically salt is one of those ingredients that most dishes you Cook at Home require. You sprinkle it on and well,...
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