It’s mid-May, late spring and the last day for Starbucks Frappuccino Happy Hour. Friday was the only day of these past ten when the temperature tempted me to take advantage of this special deal and indulge in one of those frosty blended beverages. As pretty as they looked on the […]
After I was married and had left my home the boisterous family of five that had gathered around Aunt Hen’s dinner table every week night for years had dwindled to two. She and Aunt Bet were next door neighbors and still ate together but the big meals she cooked every […]
While there are hundreds of Sloppy Joe recipes out there, the addition of cloves and celery seed make this recipe for Mama Jean’s Barbecue deliciously unique. In fact that small pinch of cloves, when simmered down with the ground beef and tomatoes, is the secret ingredient that takes me back to my childhood and makes this vintage recipe one to keep.
Lamb shanks, browned then braised in wine, make a lusciously hearty meal served with white beans and roasted squash. This is comfort food worth lingering over!
As a Pot Roast cooks in a warm oven, the delicious aroma of meat and herbs fills the kitchen. When the meat begins to flake apart easily it is time for the family to gather around the table to enjoy the hearty comfort of a deliciously satisfying meal.
Squash and Hominy Stew is a delicious addition to any autumn weekend. This easy-to-make main dish is both hearty and attractive, especially when served in a pretty Squash Bowl. It is also open to interpretation. I’ve made this stew several times since then. It really is delicious and easy to put together especially if you have leftover squash on hand. Try my version or Alanna’s, or change it up to make it your own.
Making Galumpki is a family tradition. Whatever we call it, Galumpki, Halupsi or Stuffed Cabbage Rolls, this recipe is a formula for practical cooking that fills our family’s heart as well as our stomachs. Having the generations gather in the kitchen to prepare a family recipe, we find ourselves fed in new ways and, more than full, we are richly satisfied. That is a lovely feeling, one of the exquisite joys of fall cooking.
While in Kentucky I also enjoyed the sunny attitude of the people there. It seemed that everywhere we went we were greeted with smiles, with interest, with the energy of thoughtful intentions…
Summer is here and the produce market is once again full of a variety of fresh, luscious and local seasonal fruits. I have been gorging on local raspberries, taking note of apricots and peaches at the market and have even picked a few blueberries from my own bushes in the […]
Serve Bagheera Jerk Kebabs with Coconut Rice and Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Bananas and Ginger for a great introduction to this season of relaxed summer dining.
Feasting on Crabs When we lived in Virginia our neighborhood had a scheduled set of planned events. One of those events was an annual Crab Feast. This feast consisted of gathering around a picnic table behind the nearby VFW building. On top of this picnic table we would spread thick […]
The trick to deliciously tender beef or chicken fajitas is as simple as dressing a salad. Serve these flavorful Fajitas with avocado, Pico de Gallo and warm tortillas at your next backyard barbecue.