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Mild and Chunky Salsa
Salsa I started making salsa back in the ’90s and have tweaked this recipe over the years. This is a mild and chunky salsa with a slight kick that is sure to please your family. This is also a really easy recipe to make. You […]
Avocado Pineapple Salad
Avocado Pineapple Salad Another easy composed salad with plenty of flavor. Avocado Pineapple Salad is great for a weeknight when you don’t feel like cooking a full dinner. Simply cut the ingredients and you are good to go. This salad is light and refreshing. If […]
Cauliflower Fritters
Cauliflower Fritters When I was growing up, my Aunt used to host a St. Joseph’s Day table. St. Joseph’s Day, March 19th, is the feast day of Saint Joseph. After she passed away, my family would to go to a cousin’s house in Bridgeport, IL. […]
Shepherd’s Pie
Shepherd’s Pie Shepherd’s Pie (a.k.a. Cottage Pie) Ground Lamb and/or Ground Beef mixed with onions, carrots and peas in a gravy, topped with delicious cheesy mashed potato crust. A St. Patrick’s Day favorite! What is the difference between Shepherd’s Pie and Cottage Pie? The […]
Pastina Soup
Pastina Soup Over the last couple of weeks, the temperatures have been up and down. I was still looking for something to warm me up during the days when it was close to freezing. Pastina Soup is so comforting and easy to make. It is […]
Pork a la Normand
Pork a la Normand Pork a la Normand, is a pork and apple stew. It is a very old recipe. There seems to be a French version and an English version. The French version adds lardons, crème fraîche, shallots, Dijon mustard and tarragon. I’ve had […]
Lasagna
Lasagna Lasagna for Sunday dinner was a traditional Italian meal for our family for many years. As people became more health conscience, it was made for a holiday or special occasion. My father was a cinematographer for the movie industry. He was working on […]
Oxtail Soup
Oxtail Soup It’s January here and we have had below freezing temperatures for the last couple of weeks. A big pot of Oxtail Soup is really comforting in this cold weather. Oxtails used to come from the tail of an ox. However, today oxtails comes […]
Kolachy
Kolachy Kolachy (also known as Kolach, Kolache) originated from Central Europe. It is a pastry that is made up of a puffy cream cheese dough that surrounds a fruit, sweetened cream cheese or other non-meat assorted fillings. It is said that Kolachy are often associated […]









