Family Friendly Recipes
Colcannon Potato Cakes What is Colcannon? Colcannon is a classic Irish potato dish. It is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day with all the green ingredients added. However, it is such a wonderful comfort food, I like to cook it in the fall. Truthfully, it’s amazing […]
Beef Vegetable Soup January is national soup month. Nothing takes the chill away better than a nice bowl of Beef Vegetable Soup. This is a nice hearty soup. It is simmered for several hours to build the flavors and ensure the beef is tender. The […]
Roasted Seasonal Vegetables It’s Autumn and everyone turns to comfort foods like soups and stews. Just don’t forget the veggies! The one thing I like to make in the fall is Roasted Seasonal Vegetables. It’s so easy make and a perfect side dish to any […]
Vegetable Soup Yes, another soup! I do enjoy soups in the winter and nothing is better than a hearty Vegetable Soup to comfort the soul. Made with plenty of fresh vegetables, this Vegetable Soup is sure to become a family favorite. It’s light, delicious and […]
Garlic Roasted Tomatoes Summer! There is nothing like fresh, homegrown tomatoes from the garden. My father’s parents were farmers in Sicily. My Grandmother didn’t have a nice yard when they moved to Chicago. Instead she had turned the back yard into a small farm. My […]
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 […]
My favorite part of Summer is visiting the local Farmer’s Market. Fresh fruits and vegetables from nearby farms. Beautiful flowers, local honey and of course, wonderful homemade dessert and snacks. I have worked at several companies that have a Farmer’s Market at work, which makes […]
