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 […]

Wisconsin Beer Cheese Soup I lived in Wisconsin on and off for 7 years.  I always looked forward to the fall as it was time for a comforting bowl of Wisconsin Beer Cheese Soup.  It is a favorite in pubs and restaurants across Wisconsin. Per […]

Stuffed Acorn Squash Fall!!!  My favorite time of year.  The Autumnal Equinox was just a few days ago.  This time of the year, the farmers are bringing in their harvest.  It is the perfect time to give thanks to Mother Earth for her abundance and […]

Four Hour Stew September!!!  My favorite time of the year.  Temperatures are starting to drop.  The leaves are just starting to change colors by me.  Four Hour Stew is a tasty stew recipe and easy to make as it gets colder outside.  My Aunt Dolores […]

Zuppa Toscana It is still winter and cold here.  So another soup.  Zuppa Toscana, which literally means “Tuscan Soup”.  This is similar to the Olive Garden version which is creamier and richer than the actual original from Tuscany. One issue I had is that the […]

Escarole Soup Escarole Soup is a classic Italian soup.  It is very quick and easy to make.  It is also flavorful, yet a really light soup.  Escarole is a winter leafy green that is part of the endive lettuce family, but it is not as […]

Chicken and Rice A quick and easy family meal that tastes like you cooked all day! This is a recipe I started making back in the 70s.  I used to make it and just serve it over toast.  Remember the chipped beef days.  Same concept, […]

Haluski My Mother frequently made buttered noodles as a side dish.  Occasionally, she made Haluski.  I never heard her call it that, but after seeing videos on YouTube, I realized this is what she had been making.  There are many variations on this dish.  The […]

Roasted Tomato Soup The weather has been in the 30’s here and when that happens, all I want is something warm and comforting.  I typically turn to making soup.  My Roasted Tomato Soup is so easy to make.  You will never want canned soup again. […]

Swiss Steak Swiss Steak was probably the most requested, family favorite dish that my Mother made. A great fall comfort food dish that is easy to make. Swiss Steak does not get its name from Switzerland. “Swiss” refers to the technique of tenderizing by pounding […]