Tacos are a quick, easy summertime meal.  Instead of piling up those favorites on a taco shell that usually falls apart and makes a delicious mess, try it on a pizza! While the dough is baking, make the beef filling, get all the condiments ready and your done! You will need:   2 pkgs. refrigerated crescent…

These sandwiches originated from a Jewish Deli nearby. We would only get them on special occasions, because they were very expensive. I can make a whole tray of these for about $20.00. I usually would make them for New Year’s Eve and everyone would look forward to having them. Now, they seem to be requested…

Cheese and crackers are always a hit for appetizers before dinner.  Ina combines the two in a savory, delicious cracker that is the perfect small bite with a glass of wine or champagne.  You can make the roll ahead and freeze for up to 6 months. 1/4 lb. (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature…

This is the beginning of my Cottage Garden.   I love, love, love blue flowers!  I found a garden plan on-line but most of the plants are only sold in the UK, so I had to subsitute.  I can’t wait for it to fill in!   Jebediah – Keeping things neat and tidy. His Gnome Home…

It’s still chilly.  This is a good, hearty soup to make now or if your having a St. Patrick’s Day dinner!  If you really want to be fancy, serve it cold – Vichyssoise.  Roasting the potatoes and leeks together, adding white wine and Parmesan cheese really turned this soup around.  I made the soup a…

My sister gets full credit for this recipe.  She didn’t feel like making meatloaf one night, and decided to make meatballs instead.  Wallah! (Her exact words).  These meatballs are so tender and moist – that they DO melt in your mouth.  Simmering in the flavorful onion gravy is the trick.  Serve with mashed potatoes or…

Gremolata is simply a herb mixture that you can use on almost any dish.  It almost always contains lemon zest and parsley.  With the addition of fresh garlic, it’s delicious on top of roasted cauliflower and adds a crunchy element to this baked cod.  The best thing about this dish is that you mix all…

My sister gets full credit for this recipe.  She didn’t feel like making meatloaf one night, and decided to make meatballs instead.  Wallah! (Her exact words).  These meatballs are so tender and moist – that they DO melt in your mouth.  Simmering in the flavorful onion gravy is the trick.  Serve with mashed potatoes or…

It’s still chilly.  This is a good, hearty soup to make now or if your having a St. Patrick’s Day dinner!  If you really want to be fancy, serve it cold – Vichyssoise.  Roasting the potatoes and leeks together, adding white wine and Parmesan cheese really turned this soup around.  I made the soup a…

These sandwiches originated from a Jewish Deli nearby. We would only get them on special occasions, because they were very expensive. I can make a whole tray of these for about $20.00. I usually would make them for New Year’s Eve and everyone would look forward to having them. Now, they seem to be requested…

This recipe is a leftover  spaghetti make-over!  This frittata can be served hot, but tastes better at room temperature.  Great to have for lunch or even to take on a picnic.  No leftovers?  It’s worth boiling some fresh. 1 tsp. olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced 6 large eggs 3 Tbsp.…

This recipe came from three different places.  The first time I saw this made was on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.  Everything went into the pot, including the lettuce!  I’m surprised she didn’t throw in a sesame seed bun!  I liked the idea of it, everyone loves a cheeseburger, especially with bacon.  The second inspiration of…

“Au poivre”, or peppercorn coated, is a classic French preparation popular in the 1950’s.  It’s back now, and it’s great on pork tenderloin.  Fruit always pairs well with pork, so I also included a recipe for Warm Apple Barley Salad. You will need: 10 oz. pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut into four 2-inch thick medallions…

Salty-sweet browned butter turns this asparagus into a delicious side dish.  Very easy and quick.  This is going to be on my Holiday menu for sure! Ingredients:  l lb. asparagus spears, trimmed Cooking spray (I used olive oil spray) Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter 2 tsp. low-sodium soy sauce 1…