Top Girl and I were lucky enough to attend a splendid performance recently where I had a delightful 10 Minute Chicken Pasta Fruit Salad with a side of classic radio theatre. I asked for the recipe and was given it by the person who made it – more about all this in just a moment…
side dishes
Garlic and White Bean Hummus for #Nationalgarlicday
Calling all garlic lovers! Welcome to National Garlic Day 2015, hosted by Heather from girlichef. April 19th is a day for garlic lovers far and wide to come together and celebrate the wonder of “the stinking rose”. Whether it’s the ability to ward off vampires (and bugs), its numerous health benefits, or the way it…
Pineapple Dressing
This is a great Easter side dish! Goes great with Ham, Turkey or Glazed Wham (for my vegetarian family). Pineapple Dressing: 6 Brioche rolls, diced 2 sticks butter – plus 6 Tablespoons more for topping, all softened 3 Cups Brioche cut into small squares 1 Cup white sugar ½ Cup brown sugar…
Brussel Sprouts, Turnips, Zucchini & Tomatoes
Brussel Sprouts, Turnips, Zucchini & Tomatoes are not generally on anyone’s Top Ten Most Loved Veggies list but I have always liked them – separately, but still, I liked them. I had some cherry tomatoes leftover from last summer that I threw whole into the freezer for later use. Recently, Top Girl and I…
Spicy Aioli and a Giveaway
****Giveaway is now closed – I will be announcing the winner soon! ****** How was everyone’s weekend? For those of us in America, Monday was a holiday so I hope if you had it off work you enjoyed it. We grilled the ribs one day and then we grilled burgers the next. For…
Quickie Kimchi
As many of you know, my son-in-law is Korean….and Italian and Polish but tonight we are talking about his Korean heritage. His dad was an Air Force pilot stationed in Korea when he met his mom – they fell in love, got married and moved back to the states, New Jersey to be exact and…
Bacon and Cabbage
I want to welcome all the new people who are now following this blog because of my friends Joan at Chocolate, Chocolate and More and Retro Wifey! There is also someone who shared my Aunt Irene’s Lemon Meringue Pie on FaceBook Sunday but I cannot figure out who it is – if you know…
St. Patrick’s Day Round-Up
St. Patrick’s Day will be here in a week! I’m sharing some related recipes this week starting with a round-up of recipes from the past that I believe represent the holiday and the Irish people – of whom I am one. Later this week I will share recipes involving cabbage. I had to…
Hatch Green Chile Round-up
Hi all! I’m back (at least for today) and grateful for all your kind comments. Thank you. I have been planning this round-up for a few weeks now and was going to post it Friday but of course I couldn’t. On a happier note: It’s Hatch Chile Season! Yay! I love Hatch Chile peppers and…
Potatoes O’Brien
I made a smoker for the blog this weekend. Yep, I learned how to make a smoker to use in the oven when I was in Girl Scouts – we learned some incredible stuff in my troop. Mrs. Rooney was our leader – and that woman was a genius! I just looked her up (their…