Bloody Mary

Hair of the dog…

It’s not a lovely turn of phrase. But, does it work? We might be giving it a try tomorrow. If we do, we’ll be drinking a bloody mary. When it’s time for a late brunch, this cocktail makes a perfect companion to a grilled […]

Mayan Hot Chocolate

It’s official! We’ve survived the much-anticipated Mayan Apocalypse! So, let’s celebrate and make some hot chocolate. Adjust the recipe to your taste adding honey to finish your chocoalate or less cinnamon if you choose. But, try it with less sugar than you think you might enjoy. Mexican chocolate is quite […]

Baked Rigatoni With Gorgonzola Sauce

Super crazy rich… but, so good.

And, to make it even richer, I like to spoon mounds of ricotta down the center. Topped with grated cheese, those mounds of baked ricotta are a meal … or a delicious topping on a piece of grilled bread.

Baked […]

Spicy Fried Rice

Crispy bits of smoky bacon spiced up this simple version of spicy fried rice. This serves two very hungry adults. For a lighter meal, measure out one cup of rice per person. Then, top each serving with one fried egg. Save the leftover rice (about 1 cup) for another meal.

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Braised Cabbage

Cabbage has a bad wrap. It’s so frequently overcooked in a boiled dinner (Corned beef & Cabbage) that we forget that it can be just as tasty as the pricier vegetable options at the farmer’s market. It just takes a tiny bit of effort and a little bit of love.

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Sweet Buttermilk Cornbread

I’m running out of ways to differentiate my growing assortment of cornbread recipes. This one is a perfect combination of moist, tender and fluffy. And, a touch more sugar than usual almost puts this one in the dessert category. This was perfect with eggs and chili. It also made a […]

Hummus Balls

If you make hummus from scratch, there’s bound to be some left over.

Hummus Balls makes approximtely 16 balls

4-5 cups red curry hummus 1 onion, finely minced 5 cloves garlic, finely minced olive oil, as needed 2 cups corn tortillas, ground to crumbs 1 egg, […]

Spiced Cranberries

This year’s spiced cranberries are just about gone. And, we’re not just putting it on the turkey and turkey sandwiches. It’s also delicious on a buttered baguette, yogurt and müesli.

Spiced Cranberries makes almost 4 cups

2 bags cranberries (2 – 12 oz bags) 1 1/2 […]

How To Boil An Egg

Boil me this…

Gorgeous shades of brown, these tightly packed eggs boil up nicely.

How To Boil An Egg

eggs to fill pan water salt

In a heavy pot that will maintain its heat, cover eggs with room temperature water. (Water should […]

Spezzatino Di Manzo

My honey is hard to impress. He’s more than a little bit spoiled. So, when he tells me that this is one of the best stews I’ve ever made, it means a lot to me. I might add another picture… If I can grab the bowl out of his greedy […]