Family Friendly Recipes
French Potato Salad There are many Summer Potato Salads. This French Potato Salad with a bright Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette is loaded with flavor and sure to be a hit at any gathering. You will want to use French haricots verts instead of American green beans […]
Egg Custard My Mother used to make a WW Egg Custard when I was growing up. I believe the recipe was pretty similar to this except she used skim milk and Sweet ‘N Low in place of the sugar. It was a treat whenever she […]
Ham and Potato Chowder There are so many recipes for leftover cooked ham. I have done Scalloped Potatoes and Ham, Ham and Eggs, but one of my favorites is a Ham and Potato Chowder. It’s a hearty chowder and since it is still a little […]
French Potato Salad There are many Summer Potato Salads. This French Potato Salad with a bright Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette is loaded with flavor and sure to be a hit at any gathering. You will want to use French haricots verts instead of American green beans […]
Egg Custard My Mother used to make a WW Egg Custard when I was growing up. I believe the recipe was pretty similar to this except she used skim milk and Sweet ‘N Low in place of the sugar. It was a treat whenever she […]
Ham and Potato Chowder There are so many recipes for leftover cooked ham. I have done Scalloped Potatoes and Ham, Ham and Eggs, but one of my favorites is a Ham and Potato Chowder. It’s a hearty chowder and since it is still a little […]
Deviled Eggs Deviled Eggs are the perfect appetizers for any Spring celebration like Easter, May Day, Mother’s Day or even as part of a brunch menu or afternoon tea. This recipe has a lot of flavor and you will get a perfect hard boiled egg […]
Chicken Burger This is a copycat McChicken® Burger recipe. This recipe is so quick and easy make and the Chicken Burger is really flavorful. The coating makes the burger have a very similar crunch and topped with mayo and shredded lettuce it’s the perfect copycat […]
Pan Roasted Whitefish with Tomatoes, Garlic and Shallots I can’t tell you how many times I’ve eaten something at a restaurant and then come home and made it myself. This is one of those dishes. The hardest part of this dish was finding the Whitefish. […]
Truffle Pasta with Truffle Oil and Mushrooms Growing up Italian, my family hosted St. Joseph’s Day tables for the church and neighborhood. Unfortunately, I don’t have any photos from this time since I was very young. I remember the cooking that went on for several […]
Dragon’s Brew Inspired by Quincy’s Tavern Every year in Chicago for St Patrick’s Day, they turn the Chicago River green. It’s always a great time to pick up some Green River Soda. Some of you may not have heard of this soda before. It is […]
Italian Chicken Tenders These Italian Chicken Tenders are crispy on the outside and the tenders are extremely moist and flavorful. An easy meal to prepare and your family will love them. They are also versatile since you can swap out the Italian Panko bread crumbs […]
Chocolate Dipped Heart Cookies Chocolate Dipped Heart Cookies are such a great cookie for Valentine’s Day. This is actually a Land O’ Lakes recipe that I have tweaked. I typically make these for the holidays using 1 teaspoon peppermint extract in the dough and the […]
French Potato Salad There are many Summer Potato Salads. This French Potato Salad with a bright Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette is loaded with flavor and sure to be a hit at any gathering. You will want to use French haricots verts instead of American green beans […]
Egg Custard My Mother used to make a WW Egg Custard when I was growing up. I believe the recipe was pretty similar to this except she used skim milk and Sweet ‘N Low in place of the sugar. It was a treat whenever she […]
Ham and Potato Chowder There are so many recipes for leftover cooked ham. I have done Scalloped Potatoes and Ham, Ham and Eggs, but one of my favorites is a Ham and Potato Chowder. It’s a hearty chowder and since it is still a little […]
Deviled Eggs Deviled Eggs are the perfect appetizers for any Spring celebration like Easter, May Day, Mother’s Day or even as part of a brunch menu or afternoon tea. This recipe has a lot of flavor and you will get a perfect hard boiled egg […]
Chicken Burger This is a copycat McChicken® Burger recipe. This recipe is so quick and easy make and the Chicken Burger is really flavorful. The coating makes the burger have a very similar crunch and topped with mayo and shredded lettuce it’s the perfect copycat […]
