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Ready for a delicious dinner that is on the table in under half an hour? I have had this recipe ready to go for some time, but just haven't had the time to get to it. It is so good that I've made it several times already and My Sweet Babboo thinks it is a …
Continue reading Veal (or Turkey) Meatballs with Basil Cream Sauce
Nothing says Autumn has arrived more than the aroma of something with pumpkin baking in the oven. When I found a recipe in my Milk Street cookbook that combined pumpkin with bourbon, I had to try it. Those who know me in real life know that I love to cook with bourbon, and sometimes I …
Quick and simple meals are nice for busy days this time of year. DH loves Italian meals, so I came up with a recipe that goes together fast yet is lighter than the usual Italian fare. Part meal and part salad, it goes together in one dish. It is a perfect meal for these early …
The garden tomato crop is winding down, but still there were too many to eat in salads and on sandwiches alone. I'd made enough Tomato Pies, and I didn't think DH would eat another one, LOL!! While reading a charming little book called Simple Pleasures of the Garden, I found a wonderful idea on preserving the …
August means the harvest of yummy tomatoes kicks into high gear. For those who were reading my blog last summer, you know that DH finally asked me to stop making tomato pies for a while as I was making so many of them. I just couldn't get the recipe the way I wanted it. Paula …
In the heat of summer, it is nice to be able to whip up a delicious meal without a lot of fuss or heating up the kitchen. One great meal that to keep a kitchen cool is fish tacos. These are really easy to make, perfect for one or two, and take less than half …
One Saturday a couple of weeks ago, I was watching a show in Netflix in the den and DH went to the basement. He turned on the TV, only to find that one was recording the day's Milk Street show on PBS. He watched for a bit, and decided the recipe being demonstrated looked pretty …
Continue reading Taiwanese Five Spice Pork – A Milk Street Recipe
National Donut day is Friday, and it has been quite a while since I did a new donut recipe. I was thinking about a cake donut that would incorporate some oats. So, I got out the donut pans and started doing some baking. I have to tell you that my first attempt at these were …
Asian food is a favorite of mine, and I like watching cooking shows with Asian influence on TV. One I've been watching for some time, and really enjoy, is Simply Ming. Ming Tsai is a Chinese chef with a really entertaining show. He recently did one on ramen noodles, and how they are a staple …
Continue reading Asian Noodle Bowls – Ridiculously Fast and Delicious!
Ham is the traditional Easter meal in many households and today I want to share some ideas for ham again for my newer readers. Then, I'll share a new recipe for lovely spring asparagus to go with it. Last year I think I found the absolute most perfect way to serve a Slow Cooked Holiday …
It's National Waffle Day, and I had an idea for a great new waffle, full of flavor yet very simple to make. Many moons ago, when I was in college, I worked at a mom-and-pop breakfast diner whose specialty was pancakes and waffles. Their waffles were light and fluffy with a crispy crust that soaked …
I have a bunch of small ideas to add flavor to meals, and quick ways make store bought taste homemade, none were enough for a whole post. So, I have gathered them into one flavor idea packed post, and I hope you'll share some of your ideas too. So, first, I make jar tomato sauce …
Have you ever wondered about all the different oils available now? Using flavored and specialty oils are a way to add depth and dimension to your cooking without a lot of fuss. Some of flavored oils on the market are infused olive oils, so these can be used in place of plain olive oil. The …
It's my blogging anniversary! Five years ago I decided to begin writing my own blog, and I am still here, with more to say, LOL!! From the beginning, I wanted my blog to be a bit different. I wanted to do posts on all the things I am interested in, not just a single subject, …
I am always open to a new idea when it comes to cooking, and enjoy watching cooking shows on TV. While watching Milk Street a couple of weekends ago, they demonstrated a new way of cooking chicken using a spice blend called za'atar. I looked it up in my Milk Street cookbook, and was delighted …
