Fall is probably my favorite time of year, probably because Halloween is included. The specially packaged trick-or-treat candy that’s in all the stores right now is so tempting. I usually buy some early and it never makes it to October 31st. We always end up running out at the last minute to buy “replacement” candy …
Romeo Peach Cobbler
Last weekend I picked up a bunch of fresh peaches from a roadside stand in Romeo. I decided to make a peach cobbler with them. Having never made peach cobbler I wasn’t sure how it would turn out. Well it turned out pretty good if I do say so myself. It seems like a lot …
What to serve on a hot night for dinner?
We recently were invited over to our friends Ellen and Tom’s house for dinner. She served this pasta salad along with grilled fish and asparagus. She said the original recipe came from Cooking Light magazine but she has tweaked it a bit. The mint and feta really make this dish. It’s worth mentioning that fresh …
Recipe: Pepperoni Spaghetti Cakes
Ingredients 1/4 pound spaghetti 1/3 cup finely chopped sliced pepperoni 1/3 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallion 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 large egg, beaten lightly 1 teaspoon vegetable oil sour cream as an accompaniment Preparation In a large saucepan of …
How did it taste: Real Simple’s Beef with Parmesan Potatoes
This recipe is apparently from the way-back machine, but I found it in my folder of recipes and decided to give it a whirl. It combines two things my family loves: beef and potatoes–yes we are that family.
Easy Meal Planning Tool
I don’t know about you, but lately we have been eating out a lot less, which means I cook more at home. I like to cook, but sometimes the same tired recipes get old. I have about 15 meals that I rotate. Every once in a while I try new ones, some are keepers …. …