Sunday, January 31, 2021

Soups Stews And Chili - Beef And Lentil Soup

Salinas Babes
Chunks of beef, lentils, and a mix of vegetables comprise this hearty, vegetable soup. I make a batch of this and warm it up all week.

Saturday, January 30, 2021

Salad - Thousand Island Dressing Ii

Simple recipe with mayonnaise, ketchup, and sweet pickle relish. I made this in restaurant quantities and broke it down. You may have to play with it to suit your tastes.

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Tuscan Vineyard Estate (San Francisco)

Tuscan Vineyard Estate Mediterranean Media Room San Francisco

Cheese - Jet Swirl Pizza Appetizers

Springfield MILF
Similar to meat-filled calzones, these cheesy little swirls were invented during football season. The name was inspired by our favorite team.

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Herbs And Spices - Tex Mex Turkey Soup

Shredded turkey in a tomato-based soup is jazzed up with herbs and spices for a rich and warming alternative to leftover turkey sandwiches.

Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Breakfast And Brunch - Sunday Brunch Casserole 2

A hearty bacon, egg, and hash brown casserole for the bacon lover in all of us. Feel free to use turkey bacon rather than pork!

Monday, January 18, 2021

Oceanfront (Orange County)

Oceanfront Contemporary Patio Orange County

Meat And Poultry - Zippy Shepherds Pie

Gather the family round with this quick and easy shepherd's pie recipe. The meat mixture can be made ahead and frozen. You can also substitute instant potatoes for the real thing if you're in a hurry. I especially love to use white cheddar in this recipe!

Saturday, January 16, 2021

Side Dish - Roasted Potatoes With Greens

Roasted potatoes mingle with fresh spinach in a sauce of garlic, butter, sea salt and fresh rosemary. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil and/or a good shredded hard cheese like Parmesan or Pecorino if you like.

Friday, January 15, 2021

Pasta - Angel Hair Pasta Chicken

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Sauteed chicken breast stir fried with carrots, broccoli and garlic then simmered in broth with basil and Parmesan cheese. This mixture tops a bed of angel hair pasta for a springtime favorite.

Thursday, January 14, 2021

Desserts - Ceramic Mold Cookies

For best results, mix your dough by hand. Lightly oil mold and blot with paper towel. Lightly flour mold and re-flour the mold before each cookie but DO NOT re-oil. Press a piece of dough firmly and evenly into the mold. Trim the back of the cookie so it's flush with the mold. Tap the dough from mold and place on a baking sheet in the top third of your oven until nicely browned - about 10 minutes.

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Side Dish - Herbed Scalloped Potatoes And Onions

Mayonnaise adds a creamy texture to this simple seasoned potato side dish.

Herbs And Spices - Kielbasa And Cabbage

Cabbage cooked in bacon drippings and seasoned with garlic, red pepper flakes and caraway seeds makes a cozy nest for smoked Polish-style sausage in this homey, hearty and satisfying supper.

Sunday, January 10, 2021

Appetizers And Snacks - Honey Brie Spread

Oakland Swingers
Better titled as 'Bedroom Brie'! This is our favorite food after the kids have gone to sleep. A wheel of Brie is wrapped in pastry, then topped with pecans and honey, and baked to golden perfection. Best paired with a Sauvignon Blanc.

Soups Stews And Chili - Sausage Barley Soup

This is a nice soup recipe with a lot of texture and flavor. It is a welcome change for those weeks when there doesn't seem to be a lot of variety... and all 3 of my kids even loved it. This can also be cooked in a pan on the stove until the barley and carrot are tender, but I prefer the slow cooker method. The flavors seem to blend better.

Wednesday, January 6, 2021

Seafood - Quick And Easy Clam Chowder

The best ever clam chowder you have ever tasted, and it is easy and fast. You will pass this recipe along to your family and friends. If you like more clams you can always add more. Sometimes I will also cube potatoes and throw them in.

Monday, January 4, 2021

Cheese - Brick Oven Pizza Brooklyn Style

This is a simple recipe for authentic brick-oven pizza made famous by several, well-known Brooklyn pizzerias. Best accompanied by ice-cold pilsner-style lager beer.

On Golden Pond (New York)

On Golden Pond Eclectic Kids New York

Saturday, January 2, 2021

Salad - Pomegranate Feta Salad With Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette

This tangy, tasty salad is as easy as it is fresh! Everyone raves over this and begs for more! It's perfect for a light lunch or a garden party!