Gardening and cooking from my home to yours.
During these times when travel abroad is not an option due to health concerns, familiar senses can conjure up wonderful memories of holidays. French Onion Soup is a dish so classically French, that thoughts of dining at a quaint Paris bistrot come flooding back by its comforting aromas and taste. This recipe adds a bitContinue reading “Ribeye French Onion Soup and Green Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing”
I used to always make “Sloppy Joes” from the packet one buys in the grocery store aisle alongside the other mixes for sides and main courses. I came upon this recipe and with a little personalized tweaking, we find it scrumptious. It also freezes well, so go ahead and make a full batch and putContinue reading “Sloppy Joes”
My mother made this for dinner when I was growing up and it was always a hit. Also, it is super easy to make! The title states “Italian Sausage”, but my mother, nor I, ever use Italian Sausage for it. We use Beef Kielbasa. We tend to eat these open faced to save calories. ItalianContinue reading “Italian Sausage Sandwich”
We were at our local club recently and I saw they had Chicken Saltimbocca on the menu. This is a favorite dish of mine that I tend to forget about. The meal at the club was good, but I thought, I’ll bet I can do it better, and I did! It is such a simpleContinue reading “Chicken Saltimbocca”
This is a wonderful main dish to serve at a dinner party because most of the prep happens well before the gathering. Short Ribs tend to be on the fattier side, but do try to get the leanest ones possible. For this particular meal, I doubled the recipe as I was hosting a dinner partyContinue reading “Braised Short Ribs”
My husband and I hosted a small dinner party last night for visiting houseguests. They really enjoy down home comfort food so Pot Roast was definitely in order to be served with mashed potatoes and peas. Tomatoes drizzled with balsamic glaze were added for a little freshness and a sliced crusty baguette was also offered.Continue reading “Comfort Food Dinner Party”
This is a dish similar to what I had at the restaurant Girarrosto Fiorentino in Rome, Italy years ago and have been recreating it home ever since – and ask for it every time I return to the restaurant. It is so simple and is made with ingredients I usually have on hand. I likeContinue reading “Chicken and Artichokes”
Daisies to Desserts