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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Chicken in Pita Bread with Greek Style Tomato Sauce Our family used to head down to Greek Town in Detroit regularly for fun and good food. Our favorite restaurant during these downtown sojourns was The Pegasus. Of course, we always started dinner with Saganaki...