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Posts from the ‘Recipes’ Category

One Roast – Five Dinners – PART 1 Chicken

Several times in the past few months, people who know what I do, have mentioned the recent focus of talk show cooking segments on the “1 roast = 5 meals” concept. Read more

Saint Patrick’s day Dinner Recipes

These recipes are for the person who wants some easily made, affordable dishes to serve on Saint Patrick’s Day, whether for a full course meal, just snacks, or dessert. Read more

Versatile Risotto – Traditional Risotto Recipes

The winter isn’t through with us yet. Another blast is forecast and though my soup repertoire isn’t exhausted, even I felt it needed a bit of R & R. Then I saw a box of Arborio rice in the cabinet that I had bought to make—Yes, risotto. I found my new go-to if I’m caught by a storm again Read more

Hearty Versatile Soups are Great In An Emergency

I’m sure I speak for many when I say that I’m truly sick of ice and snow—especially ice—this winter. We’ve been lucky so far. We haven’t had a power outage, but we have been unexpectedly house bound by snow, then ice and finally, downed trees. Read more

Chicken 9 Ways For Valentines Day Recipes

Everyone who knows me, knows that I love to cook and will spend hours in the kitchen, but family and friends will tell you that those hours are not clustered around dinner. I like to have a little time to relax before dinner to get ready to enjoy the meal.  Read more

Easy Casserole Recipes

I seem to be on a roll which started with my comments about feeling as if I needed a rest after all the rich holiday food. I wanted some lighter meals and my first choice was soups that were satisfying without being too filling. Read more

Superbowl Recipes – PULLED PORK and WINGS

I usually have ham at my Super Bowl parties, and have given lots of left over recipes after each posting, but this year the usual fall sales just didn’t happen, and I thought maybe it was time I got out of my rut.  Read more

One Pot Dinner Tips and Recipes

I love one-pot meals. They’re as easy to clean up afterward as soup, even easier to make, requiring no extra steps like blending, and a cinch to serve. Better still, they keep well because their taste improves when the flavors are given time to merge.   Read more