Mexican cuisine is my absolute favorite. Is there a week that goes by without our family eating something from this cuisine? If there was, I fear it would be a very sad week. Whether …
Lemon Cake
My grandparents would travel to visit us from sunny, southern California. When we were lucky, they would bring a brown paper sack full of fresh lemons straight from the lemon tree in their backyard. And …
Green Rice
Looking for something different than the traditional Corned beef and cabbage fare to serve this St. Patrick’s Day? Look no further than Green Rice. This versatile dish could take the spotlight as a main dish, …
Chicken Dinner-in-a-Dish
It’s January. The holidays with their rich fair are over. It’s dark early, and we want some coziness at home. If you’re looking for a simple to prepare, full flavored, home-cooked meal cooked in a …
AuGratin Potatoes
Newly married, I scoured cook books for recipes. And wasn’t I delighted to find a recipe for Potatoes Au Gratin! The only ones I had ever eaten came from a box mix, so making them …
Homemade Mincemeat
With Thanksgiving around the corner, it’s that time of year when we cling to favorite recipes and traditions. Making Mincemeat falls into that category at our house. Dutifully looking at a recipe shared with me …
Oatmeal Crispies
What’s more welcome in a lunch bag or lunch box than home baked cookies? Cookies can be symbols of the goodness of home tucked in a lunch to provide a little emotional nourishment along with …
Tomato Basil Soup
With the arrival of autumn later this month, come shorter days, cooler nights, crisp apples and colored leaves. We retreat to the cozy indoors of our homes where we might add a hint of seasonal …
Whole Wheat Buttermilk Pancakes
Sitting down to write of pancakes, my mind drifts back to childhood on Saturday mornings. My Dad had John Denver turned up loud, “When the sun’s comin’up I got cakes on the griddle, Life ain’t …
Black Bean Salad
This must be one of my most original “recipes”. I came up with the inspiration 5 years ago…not sure how or why, but I’m glad I did! In order to share this recipe with you, I …
Double Chocolate Mint Cookies
My son, Steven, recently informed me that we had a problem. The cookie jar was empty. With a twinkle in his eye, he asked, “Would you like to fill it up with Chocolate Mint Cookies?” …