Peaches? No, too fuzzy. Nectarines—yes! You don’t even have to peel them when biting into them. At least, that’s what my husband always thought. And I agree with him. Allen was very particular about the window of opportunity for eating...
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BAKED TOMATOES: EVEN BETTER THAN BACON
Baked Parmesan Tomatoes Originally, I only made these with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, but I now vary this according to mood. My mood depends on whether I feel like going out to the store to get more Parmesan, or if I just want to use whatever I have...
SCRUMPTIOUS PESTO BEEF & FETA SANDWICHES
Great Make-Ahead Sandwich Have I mentioned that beef is my last choice for animal protein? Give me fish or chicken first, please. However, I must admit, when I make a variety of sandwiches for a crowd, this one calls my name. I have even put a wedge of this...
EASY DIP TURNS FRUIT INTO LUSCIOUS DESSERT
Erika's Favorite Fruit Dip This is one of those recipes that is so easy it really isn't a recipe. But it was one of those "Hmm, what do I have in the house for a quick dessert?" ideas. My daughter Erika could not get enough of it, hence the "imaginative" name. Erika...
HOW TO WHIP CREAM WITHOUT MAKING BUTTER
Yes, You CAN whip cream without making butter! I am a firm believer in using real whipped cream for desserts. It doesn’t take long, you flavor it anyway you want, you know EXACTLY what the ingredients are, and it tastes better than anything in a tub or aerosol...
BACON MAKES IT BETTER: Lemon Rosemary Potato Salad
LEMON ROSEMARY POTATO SALAD I love the classic yellow picnic potato salad with hard boiled eggs and that yummy mayo/mustard/pickle dressing. My mom used to make it for family gatherings and "court picnics". We used to live on a horseshoe shaped street that would...
EASY SALAMI SANDWICHES-OR- HOW TO MAKE YOUR CAR COOK FOR YOU
Still one of my funniest posts, I think. Please comment if you have actually tried this -- in the oven or in a car! Sometimes simple is best. That is certainly the case with these sandwiches that are a family favorite from wa-a-a-y back. My mother in law used to serve...