These shrimp are cooked in a skillet, not on a grill:  barbecue – in this case, refers to the sweet-hot sauce served with them.  Serve this with plenty of crusty bread for mopping up that mouthwatering sauce. 24 jumbo shrimp, peeled (or unpeeled as I did), tails left on 2 tsp. Creole or Cajun Seasoning*…

These shrimp are cooked in a skillet, not on a grill:  barbecue – in this case, refers to the sweet-hot sauce served with them.  Serve this with plenty of crusty bread for mopping up that mouthwatering sauce. 24 jumbo shrimp, peeled (or unpeeled as I did), tails left on 2 tsp. Creole or Cajun Seasoning*…

These shrimp are cooked in a skillet, not on a grill:  barbecue – in this case, refers to the sweet-hot sauce served with them.  Serve this with plenty of crusty bread for mopping up that mouthwatering sauce. 24 jumbo shrimp, peeled (or unpeeled as I did), tails left on 2 tsp. Creole or Cajun Seasoning*…

These shrimp are cooked in a skillet, not on a grill:  barbecue – in this case, refers to the sweet-hot sauce served with them.  Serve this with plenty of crusty bread for mopping up that mouthwatering sauce. 24 jumbo shrimp, peeled (or unpeeled as I did), tails left on 2 tsp. Creole or Cajun Seasoning*…

When I stumbled upon this recipe, the first ingredient that caught my eye was Roasted Broccoli. This is the only way I prepare broccoli now – so this recipe had my attention.  This is an easy casserole that can be made ahead and frozen.  Now who doesn’t like broccoli and cheese!  With crispy potatoes on…

If you have never tried making pierogi before, or just have a craving and don’t want to go through all the fuss, this is a perfect recipe.  It makes just about 2 dozen pierogi – enough for a snack for my boys!  It’s even easier if you make the delicious potato filling the day before.…

I must confess that this is my favorite recipe for holiday cookies.  The original recipe…just changed slightly to satisfy my craving for salty/sweet.  With a crisp, buttery, cream cheese pastry and pecans coated in cinnamon caramel – touched with a hint of sea salt – these little pies are heaven sent.   Pastry: 1 cup…

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…

Quickly simmer a pot of soup to enjoy on a cool Spring evening.  The kind Germans call “Eintopf” – one pot meal.  Easy to make, easy to clean up, very economical and very, very delicious! 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 slices bacon, minced 1 large onion, minced 2 ribs celery, minced  2 large carrots,…

Quickly simmer a pot of soup to enjoy on a cool Spring evening.  The kind Germans call “Eintopf” – one pot meal.  Easy to make, easy to clean up, very economical and very, very delicious! 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 slices bacon, minced 1 large onion, minced 2 ribs celery, minced  2 large carrots,…

This recipe is foolproof – there’s no blending in butter, no rolling.  Using cream is like having butter and milk combined.  They are just as good for dinner if you make them without the berries and sugar. 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp. baking powder 2 Tbsp. sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. grated nutmeg…

I have been patiently waiting for some beautiful pickling cucumbers that I could easily turn into perfectly easy refrigerator pickles.  At a new Farmer’s Market that just opened up, I saw these in their crisp, green, glory and snatched em up quick! There are so many quick pickle recipes out there.  This one is super…

The original New Orleans Muffaletta is made with their signature olive salad and bread made especially for this unique sandwich.  The bread in this recipe comes from “Lidia Cooks from the Heart of Italy”.  The bread is baked in a wood oven that is hard to replicate in the home kitchen.  Baking the breads in…

Serve this comforting, hearty bean soup in squash bowls for a more festive look! 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 carrots, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth 3 cups butternut squash, peeled and diced 3-4 tomatoes, chopped 2 15-ounce cans pinto, garbanzo beans or other beans, drained and…