Into sweet and salty?  Grab one of these muffins quick! Ground and broken pretzels in the batter and a pretzel streusel on top along with chocolate chips inside the muffin.     For the streusel combine; 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup each ground and broken pretzels 1/4 tsp. cinnamon…

It’s that time again!  Gearing up to get back to school!  My boys are grown and their school days are over.  No more backpacks, lunch boxes and trying to wake them up in the morning! Still when I see the little ones waiting for the school bus, it sure brings back wonderful memories.  Always taking…

Grilled lemony, garlicy chicken with a refreshing Tzatziki sauce and a simple salad, makes a cool summer supper. Tzatziki Sauce 2 cup good quality plain yogurt 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and grated Salt and Pepper 1 clove garlic, minced 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh dill Put the yogurt in a strainer lined with cheesecloth, coffee filter…

One of the most common symbols in the lives of all moms is the need to feed our families.  Packaged foods and take-out are ruining our health and it’s hard to fight to keep your kids from turning to those quick microwave meals when you don’t have the time to prepare something.  Weeknight dinners are…

A few weeks ago, I decided that I wanted to go to Lidia’s Restaurant in New York for my birthday.  New York City is only about a 25 minute train ride from here, and the train brings you right into Penn Station. Felidia’s is a renovated brownstone on E. 58th Street.  Warm and cozy, first class…

The Holiday Season is upon us.  Time to get together with family and friends and celebrate!  Grab your glass  and enjoy!   Let us all count our blessings at this time of year and every day for the love of family and friends. Hot Spinach Parmesan Dip This is my version of that great dip…

Most of a classic club sandwich ingredients are here; bacon, turkey or chicken, cheese, lettuce and tomatoes.  Instead of three layers of toast there are three crispy tortillas, and guacamole in place of mayonnaise. 3 slices of bacon 3 flour tortillas (8-inch) 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce 4 oz. sliced roast turkey or chicken 3…

I love creating new recipes using what I have left in the fridge.  This Stuffed Pizza Meatloaf has a few delicious surprises inside. A while back I was looking for recipes using Ritz crackers for an article I was doing.  A neighbor gave me a recipe for Elvis’ favorite meatloaf using Ritz crackers in place…

This is a great change of pace from a heavy cream sauce for pasta.  I have been seriously watching my cholesterol intake for the past few months, and today I found out that my LDL level is down 26 points!  You don’t need to take medication if you eat well!  There are so many pasta…

This classic combination almost always shows up at parties or in any Italian buffet. It’s great warm or even at room temperature. 1 (16 oz.) package frozen cavatelli 1 head fresh broccoli florets or 1 (12.oz) package frozen broccoli florets 1/4 cup olive oil 6 oz. chicken stock 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/2 cup…

What comes to mind when you think of German Cuisine?  Sauerkraut and bratwurst, German Chocolate Cake and beer, lots and lots of German beer. German peasants and the poor made do with their homemade beer and filled their stomachs with kraut and bacon, firm, dark breads and light dumplings. This is a complete, satisfying cold…

Weeknight tacos usually consist of quick-cooking fillings like ground beef, packaged taco seasoning and some hard taco shells.  It’s all good for a quick dinner. These tacos don’t need any cheddar cheese or lettuce or even taco sauce!   If you are craving some South of the Border flavor, you have come to the right…

This is an easy recipe for delicious pickled beets and onions.  I happen to love beets.  I grew up on them.  Polish and Slovak cuisine include many beet dishes (borscht – beet soup, pickled beets and Red Beets with Horseradish Relish )  These are great on a salad or as a side dish. This recipe isn’t processed…

Fabulous Fall is almost here!  Time for anything appley goodness!  Like a warm, almost caramel baked apple! These apples are not overly-sweet and hold up well to baking.  Let’s get on with it shall we? 5 Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored 5 Tbsp. butter 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup craisans 1/3 cup pecans,…