Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Seafood - Shrimp Artichoke Dip

Cheddar and Parmesan cheeses are baked together with artichoke hearts and shrimp in this marvelous dip. Serve with tortilla chips.

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Monday, December 14, 2015

Pasta - Italian Veggie Rolls

These stuffed lasagna noodles really hit the spot. Garnish with chopped parsley or sliced green onions. Serve with a tossed salad, warm garlic bread, and a white zinfandel for a superb meal. You can use fresh, frozen or canned peas for this recipe.

Saturday, December 12, 2015

Soups Stews And Chili - Lebanese Style Red Lentil Soup

This is a wonderful, tangy, spicy soup that sort of resembles split-pea. I sometimes add grilled chicken breast or cooked and cubed sweet potatoes for texture. Have fun with it!

Thursday, December 10, 2015

Fruits And Vegetables - Jims Beer Battered Portobello Mushrooms

Strips of portobello mushrooms are battered and deep fried in this tasty appetizer. Serve it with your favorite dipping sauce.

Monday, December 7, 2015

Fennel Seeds

Fennel seeds useful as a spice in traditional mediterranean cuisine

Appetizers And Snacks - Chipotle Honey Roasted Peanuts

Absolutely delicious! This recipe started out as a basic honey roasted beer nut recipe and evolved into this splendid party treat.

Thursday, November 26, 2015

Monday, November 23, 2015

Sunday, November 22, 2015

Herbs And Spices - The Best Oatmeal Cookies

Chewy oatmeal raisin cookies with lots of flavor. You can also substitute 1/2 cup of wheat germ in place of some of the oatmeal, for a different flavor.

Friday, November 20, 2015

Bbq Grilling - Basil Garlic Grilled Pork Chops

Lime juice, fresh basil, and fresh garlic are used as a simple marinade for these thick, grilled pork chops.

Sunday, November 15, 2015

Friday, November 13, 2015

Soups Stews And Chili - Toscana Soup

This soup is sure to warm your bones on a chilly night and won't leave you hungry. Potatoes, sausage and kale are simmered in chicken broth and cream, with onions and garlic.

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Pasta - Brooklyn Girls Penne Arrabiata

One thing I learned in my years living in the Canarsie section of Brooklyn, NY was how to cook a good Italian meal. Here is a recipe I created after having this dish in a restaurant. Enjoy!

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Bread - Samhain Pumpkin Bread

The spices in this pumpkin bread blend together nicely, representing all things desired with the promise of new beginnings.

Sunday, November 8, 2015

Salad - Easy Grape Salad

A colorful, delicious salad of green and red grapes, lightly sweetened with a combination of marshmallow cream and cream cheese, with a crunch from slivered almonds.

Saturday, November 7, 2015

Desserts - Cream Puffs

Homemade cream puffs will wow your guests, but they are so easy to make, especially if you fill them with instant vanilla pudding. The baked puff shells are a simple alchemy of milk, butter, water, salt and eggs. Presto!

Thursday, November 5, 2015

Monday, November 2, 2015

Saturday, October 31, 2015

Pasta - Pesto Cream Sauce

This combines a rich, velvety pesto sauce with shrimp, mushrooms and tomatoes. It's sinfully delicious!

Friday, October 30, 2015

Cheese - Two Tier Strawberry Pie

A layer of cream cheese makes a delicious twist under a succulent mound of glistening fresh strawberries.