I know we have been slacking when it comes to the blog but we are here and ready to start to back up. This weekend I made something that I think you will all would enjoy. Shakshuka. I of course switched up the original recipe and made it a Palestinian/Mexican dish. Here is a…
Is there anything better than Homemade Applesauce? Well, yes, if it is super easy that is better! I used apples straight from a local orchard. This time of year you can find them everywhere and they are so good. Whip this up before the game tonight. I served with sausage and…
I will start this post with an honest statement. I do not like corn casserole. Yep, I said it. Do not like it. But as you know if you love your family, you make what they like, not always what you like. Hola and Ciao both LOVE this stuff. I tweaked the recipe and it received…
Are you wondering if this blog is really just an electronic version of a family cookbook? Me too…. Potato salad, I believe, is like sauce or meatloaf. I think it is family specific. My family prefers spicy. I make this all summer and even fall, winter and spring. You may think…
My stepson Chris used to be a chef in Disney and we frequently have cooking competitions on Sunday (as well as whatever Guy Fieri's cocktail of the day is). Baked beans quickly became the star of our competition for an entire summer, hence the name of the recipe. Now would be…
Okay, not really… My mother laments that I make “fancy” food. What I actually do is make up French names for easy everyday food. So, this is a very easy Hamburger Pot Pie. I remember my grandmother making this, she put biscuits on top. I love the puff pastry instead, kind of…
I love New Orleans! My husband and I have spent the week after Christmas there 3 times and New Year’s Eve was awesome. I do not think I want to go for Mardi Gras, but who knows. With the celebration approaching, I was in the mood to try a recipe from John Besh’s My New Orleans:…
Tracie's daughter Erica here! I'm a teacher, and let me tell you, there is nothing better than a snow day on a Monday! Especially if you didn't manage to get anything done over the weekend, except binge on Netflix. Today was wonderful! After spending about 30 minutes warming up…
This year our small garden has produced some very tasty tomatoes, zucchini, and tons of hot delicious peppers. My husband planted many kinds of peppers but they all ended up hot. He enjoyed the experiment and plans to save the seeds from his crazy hot peppers to replant next…
So, this recipe is really my rendition of Betty Crocker's Chocolate Heart Peanut Butter Cookies that I found on Pinterest. These cookies are super cute and I made them to give to my boyfriend for Valentines Day. They are simple, cheap and very tasty; what else could you ask for…
This recipe is an entertaining staple. I make it for family get togethers, work parties, or anytime you need to bring a main dish without breaking the bank. I have used pork butt and pork loin roasts. I just buy whatever is on sale. Make sure to adjust the chipotle to suit your…
This Sunday is the Super Bowl/Puppy Bowl. If you have never watched the Puppy Bowl you are in for a real treat. To go along with a fun day of television make this interesting appetizer. The meatballs are sweet and spicy. You won’t be disappointed. One 14-oz can whole cranberry…
This weekend we celebrated a family birthday and that calls for a special dish. Veal Stew is special but it is also easy. I got this recipe from a euchre friend years ago, Thanks Kathy! I make it often. We enjoyed the rich stew with a nice green salad and fresh bakery rolls.…
I have a confession…I am a cookbook addict. I LOVE cookbooks. I was researching cookbooks one day online and saw that Marcella Hazan had passed away. I didn’t have her cookbook so I ordered immediately. I have been perusing it since and decided that the first recipe I would make…
Happy New Year! The New Year usually brings resolutions to eat healthy, exercise and take care of oneself better than the previous year. I no longer make resolutions but I try to be mindful of better choices. I make this potato soup as a comfort food but it is actually a healthy…
Four years ago we went to Mexico for Christmas. We flew into Cancun and rented a car, drove to Valladolid for two days, then to Merida for three days, then to Playa del Carmen for a week. It was the best Christmas ever. We attended mass in a beautiful church in Merida on…
Hi everyone, it’s Becca here or you can call me “Hola” if you prefer. I am not a master chef unlike my sister and mom but I saw such a great deal on Duck at my local grocery store that I had to try it. A brand new Giant Eagle Market District has just opened up near my house and…
Paprikash reminds me of Sunday afternoons in the winter. It is so hearty and delicious that if you eat a little earlier than usual you will still go to bed full. My recipe is on the spicy side so feel free to reduce the hot paprika or replace with all regular. I would recommend…
My good friend Pat made this cake to share with her coworkers. She loved to cook and bake for family and friends. This is a delicious and quite lovely dessert to prepare for your loved ones over the holidays. Pat is no longer here but I think of her often, especially when…
Sometimes comfort food is calling my name and meatloaf often shows up to nourish the body and comfort the soul. This is a very easy meal to get on the table for a cold winter evening. I like to serve with smashed potatoes or green beans with a lemon butter sauce. Enjoy! Meatloaf…
