Last week I went to the grocery to pick up a few more Delicata squash from the produce aisle. Picking through for the prettiest shapes and colors I gathered my favorites in my arms. Before I got out of the store several people stopped to ask me what I planned to do with them. It seems I’m not the only one who has wondered how to use these beautiful winter squash. So here’s what I told them…
I discovered this fantastic recipe many years ago. It was the photo that caught my eye but the directions that sold me. While it looked like a gorgeous side dish baked as a casserole it was really made from fresh sliced tomatoes, minimally cooked in the microwave and topped with […]
Some of the old recipes, the ones I remember fondly from when I was a child, are hard to come by. Recipes for Squash Pancakes, Southern Green Beans…
This vintage Cole Slaw recipe relies on a mayo-free oil and vinegar dressing flavored with dry mustard and celery seed. Straight from my Mother-in-Law’s recipe box, it is the perfect side for barbecues and picnic dinners.
This recipe for my family’s favorite Macaroni and Cheese has been pared down to keep it simple. Sprinkle the top with a bit of grated Parmesan or Gruyere and bake until golden brown and gooey. I make it in a big 9 x 13-inch casserole dish and leftovers are hard to come by.
One of Aunt Hen’s favorite recipes to share, Pork and Bean Bread is a tasty and interesting addition to a Barbecue or other summer gathering. I enjoyed the batch where I added some chocolate chips. To each their own…
Looking for a new summer side dish? There are times when I get so bored serving the same old sides with every meal…
Roasted Pears are simple, savory, and delicious. Serve as a side with pork or chicken. You might even want to try them with sugar cookies or vanilla ice cream as a unique dessert.
Until a few years ago I didn’t know that I liked sweet potatoes. Until then I had only ever seen them on the table in a Thanksgiving casserole where they came out of a can and went into a dish along with brown sugar, a stick of butter and lots […]
I saw several illustrations of poached pears, one whole and one halved, and both were so beautiful. The curve of their side, the color of their delicate flesh, the expected and yet surprisingly lyrical asymmetry of their form…
However you serve it, fresh, toasted, or as a sandwich with a handsome Irish cheese, try this simple Irish Soda Bread. You’ll be glad you did!
Last night for dinner I decided to try something new: Kale. While it is not rare or uncommon it is a vegetable I have never cooked before. Maybe that is because I didn’t really know what to do with it or maybe it’s just that it reminded me of the […]