Tag Archives: Recipe

Rice Surprise – Recipe in Allrecipes.com – A Simply Delightful Dessert – Whipped Cream with Crushed Pineapple and Rice – Takes about 10-15 Minutes to Prepare If Your Rice Is Ready –

Steve and I have been busy with the many daunting details of moving out of our home. As the time draws near, the days seem to fly by. Nevertheless, I cook; we eat. This quick dessert is one of our … Continue reading

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Potato Salad – For Parties and Potlucks – Holiday Fun – Or – For Us – A Picnic-Style Side Dish with Baked Chicken at Home –

I was surprised to discover that Steve really likes potato salad. I used this recipe from allrecipes.com to make a small batch, enough for one meal and a night snack for Steve. I cut down the ingredient amounts to suit my plan. Most cooks … Continue reading

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Chef John’s Chilled Sugar Snap Pea Soup – Easy – Fast – Delicious – My Second Batch of this Excellent Chilled Soup – It’s Good Hot too – I Tasted it before I Chilled It – Recipe Available at Allrecipes –

Today I prepared my second batch of Chef John’s Chilled Sugar Snap Pea Soup from a recipe I found on Allrecipes.com (both links take you to the same place). In addition to the list of ingredients and instructions, a video is available. Chef John will … Continue reading

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Crepes – Gluten-free – My Recipe Perfected – These May Be the Easiest Crepes Anyone Could Make – Allergic to Wheat? Satisfy that Carb Craving with Gluten-free Crepes –

  Someone served me a crepe a long time ago, before I could go online for a recipe. I really liked this simple, thin, little crepe that could be wrapped around fruit or meat or eaten all by itself. I knew I could … Continue reading

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Portobello Mushroom Caps – Sliced – Sauteed – Cheese on Top – Delicious and Quick –

I like simple side dishes, and this is one we really enjoy, Portobello mushroom caps sauteed in olive oil and topped with grated cheddar cheese. Portobellos have a bold flavor. Not only are they delicious, but they are a rich source … Continue reading

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Broccoli and Pear Salad

I served this salad today. It was delicious and so easy to make that I have to share it with you. If you like broccoli, pears, and yogurt, you will like it. (The bowl in the photo contains the leftovers. … Continue reading

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Chicken Thighs w/Carrots, Onion, Kale (Revised)

My virus scan begins at 12:00 noon each day, a curse I have tried to change without success. When it starts, it makes everything else move so slowly that continuing on my blog is useless. This was the perfect time … Continue reading

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Roasted Butternut Squash

I bought a butternut squash intending to tackle risotto for the first time using a recipe posted by My Family Table, link below. When I purchased the squash, I forgot to buy another one of the ingredients for the recipe, … Continue reading

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Meatloaf with Fresh Sage and Oregano

Fresh herbs from my brother’s garden (right) inspire me to cook. I snap photos as I begin to prepare meatloaf with fresh sage and oregano. Here is a list of  ingredients: 2 lb. ground beef 1/2 cup cooked brown rice (or white) … Continue reading

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Farmer’s Rice

My paternal grandmother served this delicious dessert frequently. Most foods my grandmother served were old Pennsylvania Dutch recipes she’d learned from her mother, my great grandmother. Grandma had eight grandchildren and we all loved her Farmer’s Rice. Ingredients: Cooked white or brown … Continue reading

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