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...
JAM SCONES When my brother Butch was visiting with us for a while, he came downstairs and asked if I could "...make those rocks for breakfast again”. My female brain was mystified, not to mention insulted. I am sure my look in Allen’s direction communicated my...
I started making this soup for friends who were ill and having a hard time chewing. It is very easy to swallow, since it is blended after simmering. Put it in a cup for even easier sipping. This soup is very satisfying and fulfilling, no matter how it is...
HALLOWEEN QUESADILLAS I thought these where so cute when they started popping up in my world on the internet about 3 years ago, and I decided they would be great during the Halloween season. Since Jack-O-Lanterns are the ultimate Halloween symbol, these quesadillas...
HONEY ORANGE CARAMEL CORN To be perfectly honest, I have never been a popcorn fan, even though I love the smell of popcorn. After a good whiff of that wonderful aroma, I usually eat one handful of popcorn and then I’m done. I wish I could do that with ice cream....
VEGETARIAN LENTIL SOUP Yes, that's what my husband said that the first time I served a vegetarian dinner. At least he tried it. He just wasn't contented without some kind of animal protein. I was eventually able to get him to feel physically and psychologically...
I have always enjoyed baking bread. My first attempt was a disaster, though. I decided to make homemade bread for Allen, my boyfriend at the time, before he became my husband. It is a good thing I started early in the day. I followed the directions carefully,...