Jul 23
Roast Beef
Gracie Allen's Classic Recipe for Roast Beef 1 large Roast of beef 1 small Roast of beef Take the two roasts and put them in the oven. When the little one burns, the big one is done. (read full article)
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I love cooking and decorating. I'm a rather late bloomer when it comes to cooking. After I retired and had time to cook I found I really enjoy it and am pretty good at it. Who knew? There's also a little gardening and some really amateur photography thrown in. Please visit often. I hope you enjoy your travels through my life and kitchen. I certainly enjoy having you visit.
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Oct 27
Crock Pot Wednesday: Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches
It's Wednesday and time to join Debbie at Dining With Debbie for Crockpot Wednesday. To learn more about Crock Pot Wednesday go HERE. Being born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, I grew up with a love for barbecue. Barbecue is one thing Kans (read full article)
Oct 21
Another First ... Cheesecake!
Believe it or not, I've never made cheesecake ... that is, until today. After the ladybugs got the best of us outside, I thought it might be a good time to do some baking. This recipe was featured on Cooking for Real with Sunny Anderson on the Fo (read full article)
Oct 17
Pina Colada Blackened Tilapia with Pineapple Salsa
I love pina coladas and I love blackened fish, so why not combine the two. I came up with this after I bought a very ripe pineapple and knew I had to use it right away. Fortunately, I had some coconut milk in the cupboard so my mind was made up. (read full article)
Sep 01
A Real Italian Staple: Roasted Peppers
Roasted bell peppers are simply one of the best staples to have in the fridge. They are also one of the simplest dishes to make. Use them in a salad or antipasto, put them in a pasta sauce or serve them on a sandwich.Cover a heavy baking sheet with (read full article)
Aug 26
Pasta Caprese
Caprese salad...mmmmmm. But I wonder, how would the ingredients in a classic Caprese salad taste in a hot pasta dish? I just had to find out so I whipped this up for lunch today. It was a hit. You just can't go wrong with tomatoes, cheese and bas (read full article)
Aug 17
Grilled Corn and Black Bean Salad
Here's another healthy and delicious salad that is perfect for a barbecue or a Mexican themed meal. It's also any easy one to adapt to your own tastes...parsley instead of cilantro, lemon juice instead of lime, more or less Tabasco depending on how (read full article)
Aug 15
Chicken Salad with Baby Potatoes, Green Beans and Peppers
Here's another salad that's perfect for lunch or a hot summer night's dinner. I found the recipe at Plates and Palates and was eager to try it. Head over to visit her and see her recipes. She has a Lemon Pasta with Chicken recipe that I can't wait (read full article)
Aug 15
Breakfast Crostini Courtesy of Rachael Ray
Now that the rain has let up a little and we are finally having summer temperatures in New York, I've been looking for refreshing dishes with little or no cooking involved. This one was actually presented on 30 Minute Meals as part of a breakfast me (read full article)
Aug 03
Another Take on Caprese Salad
I saw this on Giada's show the other day, and since we love Caprese Salad, couldn't wait to try it. It's simple, it's pretty, it's delicious.Just slice a baquette into thin slices, drizzle some olive oil over them with a little salt and place them o (read full article)
Jul 29
Clean Out the Fridge Wednesday: Sausage and Peppers
So, today I took a look in the fridge to see what needed to be used up so I didn't end up throwing away food. I hate to have to do that. All I found to be concerned about were some red, orange and yellow bell peppers and some focaccia dough from th (read full article)
Jul 28
Grilled Lettuce?
Today I stopped in at a local produce stand for a few salad ingredients. I selected a very nice head of romaine lettuce and when I went to pay, the clerk asked me if I had ever grilled it. She said she was visiting friends in Florida recently and h (read full article)
Jul 24
Foodie Friday: More BBQ - Sticky Ribs and Peach Pie
It's time again for Foodie Friday, hosted by Designs by Gollum. Click on the link to visit her blog and meet some wonderful cooks.To learn more about Foodie Friday, go HERE.I love to give dinner parties...everything from a BBQ to a sit down dinner w (read full article)
Jul 14
Chicken Lo Mein and Vegetable Fried Rice
It's been an international week here in the cottage kitchen...Italian one night, Indian another. And tonight we had Chinese. You don't really need a wok to cook Chinese...a large skillet works just fine. And a good non-stick one works great for th (read full article)
Jul 10
Northern Indian Chicken Curry
I've never even eaten Indian food before...I don't know why, but it didn't appeal to me much. But I was watching Wolfgang Puck on Fine Living Network the other day and he was making Indian food. One of the recipes was his North Indian Chicken Curry (read full article)
Jul 10
BYOB: Focaccia with Onion and Rosemary
I've been wanting to make focaccia for some time now and thought today would be a good time to try it. Focaccia is a delicious, easy to make Italian flatbread that goes wonderfully with salads and antipasto. In ancient Rome, panis focacius was ba (read full article)
Jul 02
Foodie Friday: A Nutrition Lesson and a Recipe
It's been a long time since I've had the opportunity to participate in Foodie Friday. I haven't been cooking so much since the mister went on the afternoon shift at work and then I was on vacation. So now I'm back and I've vowed to cook more often. (read full article)
Jul 02
Simple, Colorful and Delicious
Do you find that the most delicious meals are often the most simple? Fresh flavors and simple preparation. Last night I fixed Bow Tie Pasta with Basil Pesto, Caprese Salad and a rotisserie chicken from the grocer. It was one of the best meals we'v (read full article)
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