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I love to cook. Ask anyone—that's what they'll tell you. I thought I'd take the opportunity to share new recipes as I test them, plus I'll list some favorites. Also, I intend to include miscellaneous writings, mostly for my own amusement.
Mayo-free rotini salad with carrots & peapodsPOLL: What is your favorite summer pasta salad?Is it the deli salad with the elbow macaroni and the creamy sauce? Or maybe it's the one with bits of salami, olives and mozzarella? Something else?Or may (read full article)
More cheese would weigh it down...Puff Pastry Squashed TartI didn't use a recipe for this, I just kinda threw it together last minute. There's not a lot to it, but it was very tasty and I really cannot offer suggestions to improve upon it. One could (read full article)
I've made this for several picnics and potlucks, and never fails to be a big hit. Everyone always asks for the recipe....so here it is!Chicken Waldorf Salad1 can (9.75 oz.) white chicken meat1/3 c. mayo1/3 c. sour cream1 T. lemon juice1 T. honey1 RED (read full article)
Yellow Squash From My GardenThere is also one lonely zucchini plant, but there are just more yellow squash plants, somehow. Poor garden planning, I guess. And we need more space, too! I was recently talking with a neighbor, who asked me, "what about (read full article)
Posted previously as "Tony's Thai Salad."Ramen Cabbage SaladFor the salad:1 head cabbage, shredded1 c. shredded carrots (measured as shredded)2 pkgs. Ramen noodles (dry, minus the flavor packet)2 green onions, minced (optional) 1/2 c. toasted almonds (read full article)
This is a mayo-free pasta salad...I don't remember where I found the recipe, but it was while I searched for a "deli macaroni salad" (which I still didn't find what I was looking for!)Summer Pasta Salad 2 c. elbow macaroni (I used tri-color rotini)1 (read full article)
Grilled Lamb with steamed veggiesNot really a recipe....just an idea and some photos...Sorry about the over-exposure on the photo...damn sunlight!Leftovers the next night, with some polenta fried in olive oil, with a dash of garlic salt and black pep (read full article)
I made this for the kids next door...they had some after dinner that night, then had it for breakfast the next morning, AND IT WAS GONE!!! Strawberry Pretzel Dessertcrust: 2 c. crushed pretzels1/4 c. sugar6 T. butter, meltedcreamy layer: 1 pk (read full article)
Remember when I asked you guys what I should do with my puff pastry dough? Well, I made a decision, and this is what it turned into...Mixed Berry Tart1 puff pastry sheet, thawed6 oz. fresh blackberries6 oz. fresh raspberries1/2 c. fresh blueberries1 (read full article)
This was Casey's Saturday project. I think he had fun doing this, and it has been a long time coming. Uncle Keith lives back in Casey's home town in Iowa, and we don't see him & Aunt Diann (a.k.a. "Sarge") very often. Thanks to cousin LeAnn for s (read full article)
This is the patio set that we ended up getting. Of course, it was at the last place we shopped. I'm very happy with our selections and the price.Patio Furniture ShoppingWe went everywhere. And I do mean everywhere! But we found this set and considere (read full article)
Patio Progression...Many thanks to Craig and Matt for a job well done. (read full article)
This is another fine recipe from our good friend Tony. It has been a while since he first made this for us, but I did get the recipe from him. I have used it several times, and it is always a hit. Tony's Thai SaladFor the salad:1 head cabbage, shredd (read full article)
Because my Fluffy Bananas Foster Pie didn't turn out perfect, I decided to make another attempt in the form of a trifle. This turned out fantastic and everyone loved it! Bananas Foster Trifle2 pkgs. ( oz.) INSTANT vanilla pudding4 c. milk1 box ( oz.) (read full article)
Pseudio Well, it's not a patio...it's a pseudo-patio...a pseudio. (SUE-dee-oh)No, not like the Phil Collins song; that was Sussudio.We're planning on putting in a concrete slab in the back, and above you see Casey measuring out the proposed dimensio (read full article)
Fluffy Bananas Foster Pie1 (14-ounce) can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk1 c. banana, sliced4 slices of Sara Lee pound cake, cut into 1/2" cubes1/4 c. caramel ice cream topping1 (8 oz.) container frozen whipped topping, thawed1 (6 oz.) graham cr (read full article)
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