I’ve got to be honest.  I am not a football fan.  I don’t understand it, can’t follow it and usually have no clue who is in the Super Bowl.  But….ask me to cook for the big game and I’m there!~ Everyone loves pizza for a party.  These little pepperoni puffs make a great appetizer.  They…

Here is a different way to enjoy a juicy burger.  Refried beans combined with the ground beef make this burger almost like the consistency of meat loaf.  It also makes one pound of ground beef go a long way.  I got 5 huge burgers from this recipe! 1 cup cold leftover rice 1 lb. ground…

 This recipe for Slovak sweet egg cheese is typically served at Easter time and goes by various names including hrudka, cirak, sirok, sirecz and on and on. It’s an interesting concoction that’s made the same way fresh cheese is.  It’s variously called hrudka, sirok, Typically, hrudka is made without sugar, but some cooks prefer it sweet. Another way I…

Now that summer is winding down, we have to savor the bounty we have been given.  Maybe 3 or 4 tomatoes still ripening on the vine and delicious Vidalia onions. This is a warm vinaigrette that can be used on a fresh spinach salad, a warm potato salad or just a fresh garden tomato salad.…

This is a great make ahead salad that is terrific to serve to company or take to a potluck.  It’s on my catering menu and it’s everyone’s favorite! You can add additional ingredients to suit your taste such as: slice ripe olives, zucchini, thinly sliced, chopped green pepper, etc. – make it your own! 1…

It’s the middle of summer and I get a craving for a turkey dinner.  When the summer season starts, you can’t wait for that first grilled hamburger or hot dog!  When November comes, you can’t wait for that Turkey!  Never a happy medium!  You can make a delicious turkey dinner in your slow cooker without…

These are my “famous” “Patti’s Meatballs”!  Everytime we have a party or a get-together, I am asked to bring these along.  I have been making this recipe for years and we still never tire of them.  I bought a Pillsbury paperback cookbook, “Winter Food for Friends” and have used several recipes from that book for…

These are my “famous” “Patti’s Meatballs”!  Everytime we have a party or a get-together, I am asked to bring these along.  I have been making this recipe for years and we still never tire of them.  I bought a Pillsbury paperback cookbook, “Winter Food for Friends” and have used several recipes from that book for…

I’ve got to be honest.  I am not a football fan.  I don’t understand it, can’t follow it and usually have no clue who is in the Super Bowl.  But….ask me to cook for the big game and I’m there!~ Everyone loves pizza for a party.  These little pepperoni puffs make a great appetizer.  They…

New Jersey has more diners than any state in the nation and is considered “The Diner Capital” of the world! Go Jersey! On every diner dessert menu you will find rice pudding.  A true old-fashioned homey dessert.   Imagine a bowl of warm rice pudding topped with a crispy, caramel brulee topping!  Let’s turn this into…

Traditionally, Chrusciki (hrrooss-CHEE-kee) are associated with the pre-Lenten feasting of Mardi Gras. In America, chrusciki or Polish crullers are served at any special occasion. Ingredients 5 large egg yolks, at room temperature* 1 large whole egg, at room temperature 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 1/4 cup sour cream (or heavy cream) 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1…

  Here’s what I’m going to try tonight! Lip smackin, finger-lickin good!  2 Tbsp. kosher salt, divided 2 tsps. plus 1 Tbsp. black pepper 1-1/2 tsp. paprika 3/4 tsp. cayenne pepper 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. onion powder 1 3-4 lb. chicken cut into 10 pieces 1 cup buttermilk 1 large egg 3 cups…

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…

As a member of The Daily Meal Culinary Content Network, each week the SWAT team gets an ingredient to cook.  Usually it’s something simple like bacon or chicken breast. This week was Refrigerated Biscuit Dough. How many things can you make with biscuits? Here are a few more ideas! 6 things you Didn’t know you…