Tada! It’s done! Thanks very much to everyone who egged me on and supported me. Excerpt: “This book is about the dinners we love, the ones that get requested when I ask, “What sounds good for dinner?” The dinners people around here want for their birthdays.” “Food is a strong memory and the recipes in …
The boys invited a friend over tonight for a “sleep” over. This recipe is perfect for feeding other peoples children. Beef Tacos 2 lb. ground beef 1 cup water 1 package taco shells or 10 small flour tortillas 1 cup shredded cheese 2 cups shredded lettuce 1 small tomato (diced) 3 tablespoons taco seasoning mix …
Easy Spaghetti Carbonara 1 lb. spaghetti 3 egg yolks ½ cup grated parmesan cheese ½ cup heavy cream 6-8 rashers of bacon 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings 1 tablespoon chopped parsley Prep: In a bowl mix the egg yolks, parmesan cheese, and heavy cream then, set aside. Chop the parsley and set aside. Next, chop …
I can never find Burgundy wine. Maybe it’s the same thing? Maybe I’m not looking hard enough. Whatever the case, I’ve always used Cabernet Sauvignon in my version of Beef Bourguignon. Let me tell you a secret about this classic French stew. It’s cheap eats. It’s what you want to have when you are pinching …
This is also a really great brunch recipe! Preheat oven to 400 degrees. For the pastry: (makes 2 tarts) 2 9inch prepared pie crusts (1 box Pillsbury) 1 egg white Spray the pie plate or tart pans with cooking spray. Unroll the pie crust and gently arrange into the tart pans leaving a small overlap …
Once when I was shopping with my son Gavin, I asked him what vegetable he’d like to have for dinner that night. “Broccoli!” he cheered. The stares I received from the other shoppers ran from amazed to annoyed. And, I must admit to a tiny amount of smug. The kid loves his veggies! His favorite …
This recipe from the Williams Sonoma catalog has gotten a lot of mileage this winter, it’s very hearty and meaty. Baked Ziti 4 tsp. plus 1 Tbs. olive oil 3/4 lb. sweet Italian sausage, casings removed 1 small eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 yellow onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup dry red …
This recipe requires a bit of attention. That is to say, you shouldn’t stray far from the oven as you’ll need to come back every 10 minutes. Setting the timer helps me remember, rather than a burnt smell in the house. Recipe: Honey Granola Cereal 8 cups whole rolled oats ½ cup canola oil 1 …
Kathleen Rear 