about me:
I have been cooking since I was three and putting dinner on the table since I was thirteen. I view food as a universal language. A few years ago I attended culinary school to earn my diploma in French Pastry Arts. I am a Graduate of L Academie de Cuisine. Well prepared food is a true joy of life.
favorite foods:
Seafood, fish, chicken, beef, pork chops, ham and bacon. Pasta is a biggie. Must haves are garden fresh fruits and vegetables. I adore frozen treats, French pastry, cakes, cookies, chocolate and pies. I do not care for hot, very spicy or extreme, unique foods. My palate is simple yet profound.
Creamy Cole Slaw
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Cole Slaw is a quick recipe that you can make as a side dish to go with any main course, whether it is barbecue, burgers, or just a nice club sandwich, this is sure to be the perfect partner. Creamy cole slaw would be perfect for an outdoor picnic as well. Try this simple version of an American classic today!
French Dressing
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My family loves French dressing. The tangy taste goes great with salads or meats, and is healthier than cream based dressings. This homemade dressing recipe comes from my Great Grandma, Lucille. You can prepare this recipe in just 20 minutes and store what you don't use. I hope you like it as much as my family does.
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
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Mashed potatoes are one of the favorite side dishes ever created. You can serve them with almost anything, cover them with cheese, gravy, or just eat them plain. You can whip them up with skins on, or make the traditional skin off kind. There are so many ways to enjoy this simple side dish. This version is made with the skin on, to keep the nutrients, and lots of garlic and fresh herbs to give them tons of flavor!
Kids Chili Mac
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Most kids love macaroni and cheese so why not jazz up their favorite dish and make this quick chili mac recipe? Your kids can help make it and add whatever ingredients and toppings they like. It is a good way to sneak in some veggies, beans, etc. Your kids will love this simple meal!
Diabetic Oatmeal Cookies
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Who knew you could prepare oatmeal cookies with no brown sugar? Well you can! My Great Grandma used to make these cookies with a brown sugar substitute called Brown Sugar Twin. They taste just like normal oatmeal cookies but they are sugar free. Enjoy!
Southwest Beef and Noodles
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I came up with this skillet supper when my children were a bit older and had suddenly become picky eaters. They really liked the southwestern flavors and I liked the short ingredients list and cooking time!
Parmesan Potatoes
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These tasty, cheesy potatoes are lightning fast and your family will love them! To make them even faster, use a package of "Simply Potatoes" (slices, wedges or diced) and eliminate the slicing and dicing. These terrific supermarket shortcuts are usually in the meat or dairy case of your store.
Catholic Fundraiser Pickles
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This recipe was given to me by a co-worker who tells me that a Catholic church in Florence, South Carolina makes them as a fundraiser. She brought a jar to a party at work and they were a big hit...surprisingly yummy.
Chicken Kiev
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My Sister’s friend, Mary, used to make this dish all the time when we would come over and I always loved it. The crispy breading on the outside of the chicken mixed with the buttery goodness on the inside is the perfect combination. Make this next time you are having company and I promise you they will be impressed!
Easy Polenta
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Polenta is a recipe that comes from Northern Italy. Italians use it as a base for braised meats, or just as a side dish to any great meal. This simple recipe is a substitute for the slow cooked polenta that would be made in Italy. Most of us don't have 3 hours to make it, so this recipe is a great way to prepare light, fluffy polenta that has all the flavor, but is ready in 30 minutes.
Artichoke Fettuccini
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Use your creativity to change the recipe to suit your family. Add shrimp or chicken, black olives, or exclude the artichokes.
Best Loved Chocolate Cheesecake
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This is one of my favorite holiday desserts. I try to make something different each year for my family. They enjoy it very much. sometimes instead of drizzling choclate sauce on top, I like to use crushed peppermint candy and sprinkle on top or put christmas colored sprinkles on top too.
Orange Chiffon Dessert
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When I would go to work with my mom, sometimes I would watch her making desserts for parties. This is one delicious dessrt I helped her make.
Ham-N-Cheddar Broccoli Quiche
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This is a recipe from 2 decades ago. It's another favorite of mine that I got from my mom. She was a good cook and a professional dietitian at a local hospital for about 35 years.
Veggie Sandwiches
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I made these delicious sandwiches one time for some friends. They are a light lunch for guests.
Stuffed Shrimp
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I got this recipe from my husband for christmas 1 year, It's great for special parties.
Cioppino
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Here's a delicious Italian seafood recipe I found while looking through recipes from my husband.
Seasoned Lobster Tail
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My husband and I love seafood and we're always trying new ways to cook lobster. WE steamed a lobster tail in our steamer with some delicious seasonings and herbs. It came out great. This would be good for company.
Lemon Basted Orange Roughy
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I made this fish for dinner one night and it turned out good.
Chili Con Carne
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Here's a good chili to have for dinner during the winter time. It's easy and delicious.
Healthy YUM Pizza
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This is a really healthy alternative to pizza and is good for kids to make!
Oatmeal Scotchies
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These cookies are a great treat anytime of day. Full of butterscotch goodness.
Herbed Potato Salad
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This is a really delicious salad that has almost no fat in it. It’s great flavor comes from the vinegar, herbs and salt. It’s also very versatile, it’s wonderful hot or at room temp but I didn’t care for it cold. Since it has no mayonnaise it can stand at room temperature for a long time with no worries about it going bad. This is a marvelous choice for any diabetic or anyone wishing the trim fat from their diet. Since this used such simple and few ingredients it will benefit from the best olive oil (but no need to use extra virgin as you’ll be cooking it) and the best quality vinegar you can get. The salt is used as a garnish and Himalayan Pink is amazing here but easier to find Kosher salt is fine.
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