Juicy pork chops, smothered with onions and topped with melted cheese.  6 bone-in pork loin chops, about 1 inch thick 2 tsps. kosher salt 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, for dredging 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 4 medium onions, thinly sliced 3 plump garlic cloves, sliced 6 oz. provolone, thickly sliced 1 cup white wine 1/3…

Did you know that the first pies were often made from pastry that was intentionally barely edible?  Pastry was used as a method of keeping meats and fillings moist during cooking and also to seal the filling to keep it from spoiling. YUM.  Many believe the term “pie” has its beginnings from “magpie”, a bird…

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…

Originated in Austria, the term “Linzertorte” refers to a rich, buttery pastry that is filled with fruit preserves.  Traditionally the pastry is made into a tart, but cookies are also common. My mom always loved these cookies.  So in honor and memory of her and Mother’s Day, Linzer Tarts – made with love.   Ingredients:…

The berries are key in this pie, so look for strawberries that are plump, fragrant and fully ripe. Fresh Strawberry Pie by Patricia Stagich Prep Time: 45 min. Cook Time: 15 min. Keywords: pie strawberry, gelatin summer Instructions Make Crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F with rack in the middle. Pulse cookies in a…

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…

Definition:  Comfort Food – Noun:    “Food that is simply prepared and associated with a sense of home or contentment”.  Psychological Studies:  Comfort foods may be consumed to positively pique emotions, to relieve negative psychological affects or to increase positive feelings. Comfort food favorite family recipes are filled with delicious flavors that say home as nothing…

Definition:  Comfort Food – Noun:    “Food that is simply prepared and associated with a sense of home or contentment”.  Psychological Studies:  Comfort foods may be consumed to positively pique emotions, to relieve negative psychological affects or to increase positive feelings. Comfort food favorite family recipes are filled with delicious flavors that say home as nothing…

Definition:  Comfort Food – Noun:    “Food that is simply prepared and associated with a sense of home or contentment”.  Psychological Studies:  Comfort foods may be consumed to positively pique emotions, to relieve negative psychological affects or to increase positive feelings. Comfort food favorite family recipes are filled with delicious flavors that say home as nothing…

Blood red and looking like a badly shaped tennis ball with a tail, beets are not high on the favorite food list.  Beets contain phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, iron, potassium, fiber, Vitamins A and C, niacin, and biotin and folic acid.  All those nutrients packed into an ugly looking ball with a tail.  I guess you…

The berries are key in this pie, so look for strawberries that are plump, fragrant and fully ripe. Fresh Strawberry Pie by Patricia Stagich Prep Time: 45 min. Cook Time: 15 min. Keywords: pie strawberry, gelatin summer Instructions Make Crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F with rack in the middle. Pulse cookies in a…

This is a healthy soup that is quick to throw together and tastes like it has simmered for hours.  Barley replaces the pasta here – but this soup tastes like Pasta Fagioli! 4 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 medium fennel bulb, cored and chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced Basil to taste…

Flour tortillas make an excellent pizza crust. It couldn’t be easier to make a pie with tortillas. The “dough” is rolled thin, it’s in a perfect circle, all you need to do is add toppings! Oven Roasted Tomato Sauce: (or store-bought pizza sauce) 4 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup chopped onion 2…

Kick up your deviled eggs with some spicy pickled jalapeños instead of the standard pickle relish. The celery adds a little crunch and makes for a great filling. 12 eggs 3 Tbsp. mayonnaise 3 Tbsp. sour cream 2 Tbsp. minced pickled jalapeños, plus more for garnish 2 tsp. yellow mustard 1 Tbsp. minced celery Kosher salt and freshly…