RICE PILAF: SO GOOD NO SAUCE IS NEEDED! Rice is one of the most widely consumed staple foods for over half of the world’s population. Based on archeological evidence, rice was first domesticated (adapted from its wild grassy state to become edible) in China in 8000...
I am not much of a beef eater, but everyone else in our family loved it when I served Poor Boy Fillets. The name comes from the fact that these beefy rolls are made with ground sirloin instead of sirloin steak. Since this recipe only has 4 ingredients and is so easy...
ORANGE CARAMELIZED FISH WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA This simple fish treatment can be used with salmon, trout, cod, halibut, snapper, yellowtail, or almost any firm textured, light fish. My favorite is salmon, but that is probably because my husband Allen could grill or...
Sometimes simple is best. This recipe is one of those cases. A simple sauté of colorful vegetables is perked up with my favorite spring herb: tarragon. I chose zucchini, yellow squash, and carrots because they are all readily available and reasonable priced. Plus,...
NUTMEG POUND CAKE This pound cake recipe is such a favorite of my daughter, Erika, that I made it for one of the tiers of her wedding cake. The nutmeg flavor is nutty, slightly sweet, and just intense enough to create a warm spiciness. Erika has always loved this and...
Allen’s father loved this dip so much, it was always the first thing I had ready and sitting out for him when he arrived for one of his many visits with us. And I usually sent him home with some so he could stop along the way, pull this out of the fridge of his...
In an earlier post about Mini Frittatas, I talked about how convenient it is to have both mini frittatas and mini quiches on hand for breakfast. I also mentioned the differences (frittatas are bit heartier and substantive, quiches are lighter and silkier), and...
CHEDDAR CHEESE SODA BREAD When I started this blog, I couldn't wait to post this recipe, even though it is a great recipe for St. Patrick's Day. It really is the only soda bread recipe I make. As you can see in the photo below, I mad this in the fall--so...
There was no way I could resist sharing a "bit o' the green", in brownie form, since St. Patrick's Day is coming up. I often took these mint brownies to potlucks at work, and they were always well received. But when I checked my bottle of mint extract, I realized it...
When I started planning my posts for this month (and yes, I plan a month at a time), I knew that I wanted to feature favorite cooking tools, and, of course, a few Irish recipes. St. Patrick’s Day is the only holiday I can think of that pulls so many Americans...
This recipe only has 5 ingredients, not counting salt and pepper. And it uses two of my favorite kitchen tools; the garlic press and silicone spatula. My garlic press has two sections, so I can mince or slice garlic, which is great for quick prepping. I don’t know...
I must admit I am a sucker for kitchen gadgets. So, this month I plan on featuring a favorite kitchen tool and related recipe, so you, too, can enjoy my passion. Just what you wanted, right?! I will also highlight some previous recipes that use...