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November 28, 2010 | 1 Comment »
This Thanksgiving, we were not hosting, so my one and only job was to bring one vegetable side dish (and of course a
bottle of wine). I had found this recipe for Sauteed Brussel Sprouts with Smoked Ham and decided to give it a try. Not only was it very good, it was very easy to put together. I was a little concerned because I had to prepare it a few hours in advance, but I think we were better off letting it Read the rest of this entry »
Steak and Vegetable Soup
October 23, 2010 | No Comments »
Summer is gone, fall has arrived! It’s time for some soup………….updated from the recipe archive originally posted February 2009.
This was a quick and easy 15 minute (to prepare), hearty soup that is perfect for a weeknight! Steak and vegetable soup creates a hearty magic that will warm up old man Read the rest of this entry »
Skillet Turnips and Potatoes with Bacon
October 17, 2010 | No Comments »
I’m always looking for new and different sides that can compliment my entree. This was a quick and delicious side dish that was enjoyed through two meals. The first night with hamburger patties and fresh vegetables, and the next morning with scrambled eggs.
We’ve all made fried potatoes, right? But how about with turnips? I was intrigued by the addition of the Read the rest of this entry »
Fettuccine with Asparagus, Cherry Tomatoes, and Sweet Italian Sausage
September 26, 2010 | 4 Comments »
I was in the mood for fettuccine with fresh asparagus and cherry tomatoes, then decided that the addition of sweet italian sausage would make it complete. And that it did! A quick, easy to prepare fresh pasta dish that was Delicious! Read the rest of this entry »
Sausage Ham and Cheese Frittata
September 12, 2010 | No Comments »
I’ve been in kind of “not sure what I feel like eating” slump so I went through a stack of recipes that I have not tried, and found this frittata, which after reading the recipe and changing it up, knew that it would pair well with tortillas, fresh salsa, and Read the rest of this entry »
Richard’s Mushroom Sauce
August 1, 2010 | No Comments »
My friend Richard, who like me is a foodie, shared his own version of a very delicious mushroom sauce that I made last night. Definitely a winner, great job Richard and thanks for sharing! We served it smothered over barbequed rib eye’s, mashed yukon gold’s, and fresh broccolli. YUM! Read the rest of this entry »
Red Curry Pork with Red Peppers
July 25, 2010 | No Comments »
Who doesn’t love curry? My husband is well….so so. We have had this dish twice in the last two weeks and he’s like
yeah it’s ok, or yeah, it’s pretty good. He’s slowly converting himself. I thought it was really good, and very easy to put together. It was served in a big soup bowl over a heaping spoonful of Read the rest of this entry »
Lemon-Arugula Potato Salad
July 5, 2010 | No Comments »
Looking for a salad that is light, and full of flavor? Check out this recipe that my friend Suzanne shared with me. YUM,
that’s what Suzanne said, and she was right! YUM, it was! I will definitely be making this Lemon-Arugula Potato salad quite a bit this summer. Lightly boiled Fingerling potatoes are covered with Read the rest of this entry »
Smokey Chicken Burritos
June 27, 2010 | No Comments »
Grilled smokey chicken, smothered with an avocado/cream sauce, all wrapped up in warmed white corn tortillas, simply devine!! To start I marinated my chicken in a spice rub that consisted of smoked paprika, salt, garlic powder, cumin, and red pepper flakes. After the chicken marinates, I saute until slightly crisp and combine with fresh Read the rest of this entry »
Cottage Cheese Pancakes
June 19, 2010 | No Comments »
I am not a big breakfast preparer, usually it’s just cereal unless we go out, which is when I get my pancake fix. I love
pancakes, who doesn’t! My mother had been telling me about a killer pancake recipe that was passed down from my aunt Esther. My sister was coming for the weekend so I decided to try them. These cottage cheese pancakes were very, very good! Adding the Read the rest of this entry »