That was the text message from Granddaughter Eva when my son Karl brought this soft Buttermilk Bread home and shared it. I am actually surprised that it made it there considering how much Karl likes fresh, homemade bread. But then, who doesn’t? I have been...
CORN CHOWDER If you are longing for a creamy, sumptuous chowder, this is it! It is certainly my son's favorite soup. In fact, I received a text message from him about a week ago, "I am craving corn chowder!" Not exactly a subtle hint... Many years ago, because we had...
TYPES OF POTATOES AND WHEN TO USE THEM When I first started cooking, there were times when I wondered why certain recipes did not come out the same way every time, especially my potato salad. I never measured ingredients for the potato salad, but thought I had a good...
APPLESAUCE COOKIES As the leaves start to change color, the temperatures fluctuate up and down, I get cold and I start baking. These Applesauce Cookies are perfect this time of year because the fragrance from the cinnamon and cloves floats throughout the house and...
ORANGE-CUMIN DRESSING AND SOUTHWESTERN SALAD As my daughter says, this a tasty dressing: "The orange comes forward with bright citrus notes, and the subtle cumin lingers on the backend”. She is a food snob, after all, but she is correct. It is easy to amp up the heat...
ZUNI BREAD I cannot figure out where I found this recipe, but it is at least 30-35 years old. I probably clipped it out of a magazine or newspaper since this was before internet access. As usual, it has been modified a bit over the years and adapted...
SOUTHWESTERN SOUP This is my go-to soup when fall rolls around and I start feeling chilled. I also make it when I want to take soup and bread to friends who are dealing with stressful situations. It is incredibly fast to make and completely...
ROLO PRETZEL TREATS If you want a little treat to satisfy many taste sensations at once, this is it. Salty, crunchy, smooth, sweet, and chocolatey all at once, this little snack fits the bill. You can make LOTS in little time and bring these out for happy...
TASTES AS GOOD AS IT LOOKS When was the last time you made a recipe you love that is also actually good for you? Not only do people feel good when eating this, they should also feel good about eating this. And what a beautiful presentation-this dish looks great,...
I used this method to serve grilled cheese sandwiches to a crowd for my youngest granddaughter’s 4th birthday. Oh, how I miss the intermingling and running around without masks. No social distancing back then, so the kids could bounce into each other without...
Cheesecake Bar Cookies These little bars can satisfy a hankering for cheesecake without much time or effort. Not as filling as a big slice of cheesecake, these cookies are light enough to satisfy cravings without making you hold your stomach and moan about...
Crave-Worthy Vegetables This is a fairly new recipe, but I love the flavor combination and have enjoyed it multiple times already. Based on another traditional Greek recipe (maybe I should check to see if Greece is in my lineage) this is modified for my own...