I love creating new combinations for salads…I saw a little bit of farro left in the pantry and decided that I wanted to use it…so on the menu today is a hearty Farro, Broccoli, Apple & Walnut Salad…the dressing is a Maple Walnut-Mayo combination that just pushed it over the top! The other great thing about this salad is that it gets better as it sits… Continue reading
After taking the dog for a walk in the crisp cool autumn air I sat down and browsed through my recipes trying to decide which one would be on the menu today…what says Fall better than an Old Fashioned Pot Roast? I remember my Mom-Mom used to make one – she cooked it for so long that the beef became tough but the gravy was so delicious…I’ve tweaked her original recipe just a bit over the years; adding more flavor, cooking the beef to tender perfection and still enjoying the delicious gravy! Continue reading
Happy Halloween! Before the kiddos head out to trick or treat tonight why not fill their tummies with a quick and easy flatbread that’s both kid and adult friendly and super healthy. Later they can snack on their goodies and you won’t feel any guilt picking out a treat or two from their overabundance! Continue reading
Now that we’re deep into Autumn, I love to use all those great root veggies in a salad. They’re terrific tossed in olive oil and roasted to perfection. Add some freshly made toasted bread cubes (think large croutons!) and you’ve got a great side dish for any week night meal! Continue reading
This is one of those chicken recipes that doesn’t ‘look’ good but tastes so yummy! It’s a rustic Spanish dish from the Castile and León regions where poultry stews and the addition of almond paste are very popular. Braised in white wine until the chicken is so tender it almost melts in your mouth and served over mashed potatoes or rice so that all the tasty broth is enjoyed… Continue reading
Today is MEATLESS MONDAY! Don’t you just love all those different types of pasta found in your local supermarket nowadays!? I’m always thinking of ways to turn them into a great dish. After spending the last 12 days in Italy and enjoying all their wonderful pasta I’m ready to cook again! Today’s Meatless Monday menu combines a healthy spinach fettuccine with a classic Italian Aglio e Olio sauce. Aglio e Olio simply means ‘Garlic & Oil’ in Italian. It may sound simple and it may even be simple to make…but boy is it delicious! Continue reading
Here’s another goodie for The Cookie Jar! Remember Turtle Cookies? My kids have always loved them! We used to make little turtles using the pecans as the flippers…ah…the good old days. This version is a bit more grown up and absolutely scrumptious… Continue reading
It’s Burger Time! On today’s menu? Cajun Bleu Burgers…a perfect blend of ground sirloin & andouille sausage seasoned with Cajun spices and topped with Gorgonzola blue cheese. My tastebuds are tingling just thinking about a big juicy bite outta this one! Continue reading
Here’s another very tasty pork dish! Cooking the pork just until it’s perfectly tender and not overdone is the way to go here…it’s topped with caramelized vidalia onions and served with a side of creamy mashed potatoes…comfort food at its finest on this chilly Autumn day! Continue reading
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