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…

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…

A lacy golden omelette with crunchy vegetables and fresh shrimp, Egg Foo Yung deserves a second look. I doubt you will ever get take-out again! Gravy: 1-1/2 cups beef stock 1 Tbsp. minced garlic 2 Tbsp. oyster sauce 2 Tbsp. soy sauce 1 Tbsp. cornstarch 1/2 tsp. cracked black pepper Ingredients for the Egg Foo…

Delicious, sweet fig fruit is one of the prime fruits enjoyed since antiquity in the human history. Fig is naturally rich in much health benefiting phyto-nutrients, anti-oxidants and vitamins. Dried figs, in fact, are concentrated source of minerals and vitamins.  Simple Figs and sharp cheese are a perfect combination. Who said you can’t play with…

When I was growing up, this is the way my Mother made our homemade Macaroni & Cheese. I won’t make it any other way. If fact, if there are no tomatoes in my Mac & Cheese, I’ll pass. Imagine creamy, cheesy macaroni and then get a bite of a warm, juicy tomato. 1 lb. elbow…

This is the first time I have used tomatillos.  My niece has been on a Mexican food kick, looking for small out-of-the-way restaurants with homey, authentic  Mexican flavors.  She inspired me to try something a little more authentic.  Look for firm tomatillos, still in their husks with no bruises. Chicken: 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken…

The Mom 100 Cookbook is Around the Family Table for #SundaySupper! These are the 100 recipes everyone needs! The Mom 100 Cookbook is filled with delicious recipes, tips, including how to keep dishes simple for kids, and then turning up the volume on the same recipe for adults. I loved her description of her One-Pot…

I’m excited to have the opportunity to work with Certified Steak & Seafood Company to introduce you to just a few of the best steak & seafood they have to offer!  Restaurant Quality, individually portioned meat and seafood delivered right to your door!  Certified Angus Beef, Lobster and Seafood, Steak & Seafood Combos and Tasty Desserts ready…

Why not get a little something extra in your muffins.!  Add some wheat germ to your favorite recipes. Wheat Germ is a source of Vitamin E & Folic Acid. Zero Cholesterol and with the bananas, your getting extra Potassium.     This is one of those “What’s Left in the Fridge” recipes. I bought the wheat…

I’m excited to have the opportunity to work with Certified Steak & Seafood Company to introduce you to just a few of the best steak & seafood they have to offer!  Restaurant Quality, individually portioned meat and seafood delivered right to your door!  Certified Angus Beef, Lobster and Seafood, Steak & Seafood Combos and Tasty Desserts ready…

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…

This salad is packed with protein and fiber.  I did find some information on tuna that I thought I would share. Chunk light tuna, which comes from the smaller skipjack or yellowfin, has less mercury than canned white albacore tuna!  The FDA advises that women who are or might become pregnant, nursing mothers and young…

This month’s CRAZY COOKING CHALLENGE  is Mashed Potatoes!  Mashed potatoes are a comfort food in and of itself, so I decided to cross the pond and make Bubble & Squeak. Traditional British comfort food – aka as Colcannon in Ireland and Rumbledethumps in Scotland (how cute a name is that?)  The name comes from the…

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…