Roasted Cherry Tomatoes – So Sweet!
I love cherry tomatoes, but lately, the skins have been so tough, they are hard to enjoy. So I roasted them and discovered that you can easily pinch… Read More »
Summer Squash Casserole – True Southern Favorite
I love yellow squash. I have tried a few different casserole recipes lately with cheese, but the cheese takes away from the wonderful squash flavor. You can add… Read More »
Pommes Dauphinoise in the pressure cooker (potatoes scalloped in cream and cheese) – Delicious!!
This is taking a fancy French dish and simplifying it in the Instant Pot pressure cooker with great results. 2 T. butter 1/4 c. finely chopped onion (or… Read More »
The Best Applesauce – In the Instant Pot
I just threw the ingredients in the Instant Pot, and was so surprised at the best applesauce I had ever had. I don’t get excited about applesauce, but… Read More »
Baked Potato – New Way to Fluffy Goodness
Tired of baked potatoes that are hard and lackluster? America’s Test Kitchen came up with this new time and temperature formula that produces delicious, fluffy potatoes. Kind of… Read More »
Rice and Pasta Pilaf (home-made Rice-A-Roni)
I love Rice a Roni, but not the MSG and preservatives. Making it from scratch is way better! 1 1/2 c. long-grain white rice 3 T. butter 2… Read More »
Rice with Mushrooms and Marjoram
My Hungarian grandmother made this dish for me as a child using veal kidneys. She called it mush mush and I loved it. But when I grew up… Read More »
Hungarian Dumplings
These traditional dumplings are delicious, and a fun food to make with your kids. 1 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg 2-3 tablespoons cold water Mix flour… Read More »
Cole Slaw
This dressing is from Jacques Pepin’s book, “Fast Food my Way.” It is a very pleasant dressing, not over powering or vinegary tasting. Works best when made a… Read More »
Zoodles with Pesto – Have You Spiralized???
My new spiralizer is so much fun. The kids love it and it is a fun way for them to eat their veggies either raw or cooked. Plan… Read More »