Christmas morning 2017 dawned crisp and icy in Indy. (Our little convertible looked more than ready to head South the next day!) But inside we were toasty warm and happy. And after the family opened all of their gifts, they scattered to the far corners of their house. And I was left in the peace […]
Meemaw’s Super Bowl Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms – A Game Day Touchdown
If you’re headed for a party on Super Bowl Sunday consider taking along a plate of these Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms and I can almost guarantee they’ll be gone before kick-off! Just be sure to refrigerate the prepared mushrooms until ready to bake and refrigerate the leftovers…if there are any. But trust me…I wouldn’t hold my […]
Super Bowl Spinach Artichoke Dip – A Cheesy Touchdown Appetizer
The Super Bowl is almost here. And many people think more about the commercials and the party foods than the game itself. (Including ME!) Our son Nick created an appetizer that would be perfect to take to a Super Bowl party. Now keep in mind, Nick cooks like I do. He finds a recipe […]
Eggs Benedict Casserole…With A Sausage “Twist”
Our Indy son Nick is a great cook, but when I arrive for a visit I like to give him a break in the kitchen. But as hard as I tried, one morning several days before Christmas he beat me to the kitchen and he served up a creation that will become a “go to” […]
A Quick and Easy Gingerbread House…Just In Time For The Holidays
Many folks get into the holiday spirit in a BIG way, and sometimes we’ve all bitten off more than we can chew when it comes to the decorating and baking and gift buying and present wrapping. I am always on the lookout for recipes that allow me to cut a few corners during this busy […]
Ina’s Potato-Fennel Gratin – A Delicious Holiday Dish
The holidays are upon us, and this Potato-Fennel Gratin would be a wonderful addition to any holiday meal. Earlier this Fall I spent an amazing day with my totally awesome “Foodie Friend” Jim. We spent the entire day in his kitchen…prepping and cooking a five course dinner for some of our luckiest friends. And one […]
Waste Not Want Not – Turn Leftover Cherry Compote Into Cobbler
I hate to waste delicious food. I was left with lots of Spiced Tart Cherry and Pear Compote after Thanksgiving dinner, so I decided to turn that leftover jar of fruit into a warm dish of Cobbler. And that turned out to be a delicious decision. I wasn’t sure if I needed to add any […]
Spiced Tart Cherry And Pear Sauce – Forget The Cranberries This Thanksgiving
I am not a big fan of cranberry sauce. Oh, sure…I have dutifully made it from scratch every year for a hundred years. I have tried many variations. I’ve made that sauce with apples, oranges, or nuts or just plain sweetened cranberries. I’ve made a cooked variety and a raw type too. But it just […]
Baked Apples – A Versatile New Twist On Dessert
Baked apples are super simple dessert that can be dressed up to look fit for company. Sometimes a simple dessert like this one is even more appealing to your guests…especially if you’ve served them a decadent and heavy entree. And who really needs that pie crust anyway? Sometimes I think those extra calories are just […]
Gluten Free Hawaiian Sweet Bread – Now I’m A Believer!
Gluten Free products have take the country by storm. And this Hawaiian sweet bread recipe is delicious. Just ask my cousin Lynn…the creator of this marvelous loaf! Lynn showed up at a family luncheon with his own basket of gluten free products since he knew the rest of us who had cooked the meal were […]