HONEYED CHICKEN My mother-in-law gave me this recipe soon after Allen and I were married. It used a whole, cut up chicken and took about an hour in the oven. The lengthy cooking converted the thin soupy mixture into a smooth and luscious sauce. I had to...
PERFECT FOR ANY OCCASION I used to ask Allen, “What dessert do you want for …your birthday? …Thanksgiving? …Christmas? …the football tailgate? …the basketball watching party …upcoming holiday?” His answer inevitably was “Apple Bars!” I don’t know why I...
GROUND LAMB KOFTA When I first met my husband Allen, and we would go out to restaurants, he always wanted to go somewhere for good ol’ American cuisine. I always wanted to explore ethnic restaurants. We learned to compromise, but he would almost always order beef...
SWEET AND BUTTERY ROLLS Holiday meals are busy and stressful enough, without worrying about who is coming, how many people are coming, or if they are still going to be able to come with COVID-19 worries and traveling concerns. Not to mention that here in...
ALLEN DID If you like cookies that are not too sweet, then you will love these buttery little gems. The first time I made these, many years ago, I thought the recipe made way too many to eat up before they would get stale. Wrong. Hubby Allen generally had good...
THAI-STYLE CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI After posting the recipe for Broiled Shrimp and Broccoli, I was asked if chicken could be substituted for the shrimp. I decided to try it since it was such a good idea. Then, I started wondering if it would work with tofu, also. I...
SIMMERED PORK AND CABBAGE The original name for this family recipe has bothered me for years: Boiled Dinner. Now you tell me, would you stop scrolling to see what THAT was or would you blithely move along to find another recipe? But wait, don't go...
CHICKEN CHILI CASSEROLE This casserole is very adaptable and versatile: you can add heat by increasing the chili powder and crushed red pepper. Or you can decrease the seasoning to make it less hot for someone who cannot tolerate the spices. You can also make it...
ROASTED BANANA BREAD Okay, why bother roasting bananas? Well, if you have been reading my blog, you have probably noticed by now that I like to try new techniques, ingredients, different combinations when cooking or baking. Hmm, something new; I think I will try...
BROILED SHRIMP AND BROCCOLI This is a recipe that I return to time and again when I am in a hurry, and I want something satisfying and delicious. Allen loved it all by itself, without any side dishes, because it was so fulfilling and good. But when I serve...
BISCUIT BITES and WARM MEMORIES Every child should have someone who makes them feel incredibly special, and Allen’s Aunt Edna was the person who gave Allen that gift. No matter what, Edna was always there to make Allen feel good about himself. When I make these...
I like making this bread because it makes three large loaves. That way, Allen could nibble on one while it was still warm, and the others would be intact for whatever event that was coming up soon. We often served at holiday dinners or other large...