Family Friendly Recipes
Last weekend was my 60th birthday. I decided to make my Aunt Bebe’s Sour Cream Cheesecake as a treat for myself. Her recipe is from 1948. Everyone has that fun relative that is laid back and easy going. When I was young, maybe 7 or […]
Chicken With Tarragon Mustard Cream Sauce I love French food, even though I don’t eat it that often. The first time I had French food was at a French restaurant in downtown Chicago back in the early 1980s. Every dish was so different than the […]
Asian Hoisin Meatballs Savory, Sweet and Flavorful! I have plenty of appetizer recipes, but some recipes only work for a small dinner party at home. This one will work for a larger party as well. They are great to bring to work for a department […]
Bloody Mary Gazpacho with Shrimp The origins of cocktails are always fascinating stories and the origin of the Bloody Mary cocktail is no different. This cocktail has been popular for many years and is typically served at brunch or as a “hair of the dog” […]
Kicked Up Granola Kicked Up Granola is my sweet little addiction during the work week. Easy to prepare and pack up to take to work. I have been making this for my family for about 10 years. However, I used to just add sweetened coconut […]
Summer Salsa – Whether I grow my own vegetables or visit a local farmer’s market, I always have fresh fruits and vegetables on hand during the Summer. Mangoes are a little harder to find at a Farmers Market here, but can easily be picked up […]
