Cooking Tip of the Day

Recipe: Cheesy Sausage Pie

noreply@blogger.com (Linda) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 18:09:26 PST

This is a quick and easy recipe for a meat pie… a terrific meal for those nights when you’re short on time… cook the filling and pop it in the oven … then relax while it bakes.. Serve it with some biscuits and you have yourself a nice little meal with hardly any clean up.. now how great is that?This recipe is slightly adapted from a Pillsbury recipe. I changed very little… added more corn and

Recipe: Stuffed Cabbage

noreply@blogger.com (Linda) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:08:32 PST

Stuffed Cabbage was a meal from both ..Warren and my childhood… we both can remember our Mother’s making it… and oddly enough … even with all the recipe variations out there.. our Mother’s made it virtually the same way.My Mother made it with a little Hungarian touch.. after all.. we had to add paprika and garlic in the meat mix.. but other than that… it was just about the same…. just delicious!

Recipe: Vegetable Beef Barley Soup

noreply@blogger.com (Linda) — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:31:04 PST

This hearty Vegetable Beef Barley Soup is chock full of vegetables… low fat and delicious…this is a crock pot recipe… everything goes in the crock pot and the crock pot does the work… my favorite kind of meal .. especially when I’m busy doing other things…TIPSI used a mix of fresh and frozen vegetables.. you can use all fresh or all frozen vegetables if you prefer.I sliced fresh baby carrots..

Mardi Gras Foods

noreply@blogger.com (Linda) — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 13:38:46 PST

It’s Mardi Gras time again!… and that means lots of great food… and with Fat Tuesday coming up.. time to indulge that sweet tooth!Here are some terrific recipes perfect for any Mardi Gras celebration!Quick Mardi Gras King Cake - a quick and easy recipe for this traditional Mardi Gras Cake... perfect for breakfast or a dessert.. after all.. why not? It is Fat Tuesday!Banana Foster Waffles Garlic

Recipe: Apple Caramel Cobbler

noreply@blogger.com (Linda) — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:30:09 PST

I should call this Perfect Apple Caramel Cobbler… because that’s just what it is.. every time… perfect! Made of tart Granny Smith Apples… and a sweet batter that makes the most delicious crust… oh and I can’t forget .. a drizzle all over of caramel syrup… now picture this .. a scoop of vanilla ice cream with it melting all over… a fabulous mix of flavors… for sure!This is adapted from a Peach

Recipe: Kielbasa and Potatoes

noreply@blogger.com (Linda) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:04:55 PST

This recipe for Kielbasa and Potatoes combines oven roasting onions, potatoes and kielbasa with the dressing from a German Potato Salad recipe of mine. Another quick and easy recipe .. perfect for a weeknight.Best of all… this gets baked in the oven… line your baking pan with foil and clean-up is a snap!TIPSThe kielbasa I buy is not that fatty … but if yours is… and you want to cut the grease ..

Recipe: Grilled Pound Cake with Strawberry Cream

noreply@blogger.com (Linda) — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:53:49 PST

Buttery honey crusted pound cake… a dollop of Strawberry Cream… some fresh sliced strawberries… pure heaven!If you’ve never grilled or toasted pound cake… you definitely need to try it… think about it… sweet pound cake… brushed lightly with butter then a drizzle of honey…. You can either put it in a grill pan or lay it on a baking sheet and broil it quickly…. it gets a light golden sweet crust

Recipe: Strawberry Cream

noreply@blogger.com (Linda) — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 02:22:05 PST

This easy little recipe for Strawberry Cream is great as a topping for fruit or cake… a quick dessert…. for that last minute company.TIPSI almost always have heavy cream in the fridge … and I love Polaner All-Fruit… so if I don’t have fresh fruit in the house.. I have the Polaner.To make this without the Polaner All-Fruit… just mash fresh strawberries with a fork and add them… and adjust the

Recipe: Savory Beef and Brown Rice Skillet

noreply@blogger.com (Linda) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:06:51 PST

Skillet meals are terrific for weeknights… they’re quick and easy and satisfying…. This recipe for Savory Beef and Brown Rice is no exception. I’ve made this skillet meal for years.. it was a favorite of my son’s when he was growing up.Warren and I joke about things our Mothers said when we were growing up… mind you.. as adults we can totally relate to her. Feeding a family .. day in and day

Recipe: Coeur à la Crème

noreply@blogger.com (Linda) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:16:04 PST

Coeur à la Crème … perfect for a special occasion … Valentine’s Day or even an anniversary dinner… it’s so beautiful.. a show stopper... for sure!If you haven’t tried making Coeur à la Crème … you should… it is one of the easiest recipes to make and definitely makes an impressive presentation. The first time I ever saw one of these desserts was on the cover of a food magazine… I’m pretty sure it

Recipe: Romantic Brownie Sundaes

noreply@blogger.com (Linda) — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:30:01 PST

How can a Brownie Sundae be romantic? Well… with a heart shaped brownie for starters… add some vanilla ice cream… maybe a sliced strawberry on the side… oh wait!... must not forget the chocolate syrup and maybe a little whipped cream…. definitely a cherry on top…. and make it for TWO!So… are you following me now?.... ahhh… stuck at the “heart shaped brownie” thing…. well… there are a number of

Recipe: Mocha Mousse

noreply@blogger.com (Linda) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:01:26 PST

Hmmmm … Mocha Mousse….. a deceptively rich and velvety dessert that tastes like pure indulgence … and isn’t!This recipe is a quick and easy recipe that will taste like you spent hours making it… only you and I will know it took under 10 minutes… yep… you read that right… under 10 minutes!TIPSYou can use Fat Free milk without sacrificing flavor or texture… honest!I have gotten in the habit of

Recipe: Kahlua Whipped Cream

noreply@blogger.com (Linda) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:03:57 PST

This little recipe for Kahlua Whipped Cream is a great addition to many desserts… I… for one.. love making flavored whipped creams… it adds a bit of pizzazz to a dessert… this one in particular goes well with Mocha Mousse.TIPSYou can use either Kahlua or Tia Maria… I personally love Tia Maria.. it has a smooth flavor.PRINT RECIPERecipe: Kahlua Whipped CreamAll you need:1 cup heavy cream2

Recipe: Scallops with Creamy Bacon Corn Sauce

noreply@blogger.com (Linda) — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:42:49 PST

This New Orleans dish is traditionally made with shrimp. It’s chock full of flavor with a variety of bell peppers, chopped tomatoes and corn…. all in a light creamy bacon sauce… just delicious! Served with rice or… as I did… creamy mashed potatoes and a side salad… a fantastic meal.This can be made with sea or bay scallops, lobster or your favorite seafood.The picture doesn’t do it justice…

Recipe: Breakfast Pockets – The Denver

noreply@blogger.com (Linda) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:39:01 PST

Breakfast Pockets are a great way to get breakfast on the go…. and know what you filled them with… nothing artificial … and you can customize the filling for picky eaters… I posted another Breakfast Pocket recently… Egg Bacon and Cheese… and decided to stuff them with other breakfast foods… so here you have The Denver.The Denver is named after the Denver Omelet… it includes… chopped bell peppers

Valentine's Breakfasts for Him

noreply@blogger.com (Linda) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:11:30 PST

Making breakfast for your sweetie this Valentine's Day? What better way to say I Love You than with a hearty manly man breakfast.Unfortunately, this year Valentine's Day falls during the week... so you may have limited time...Here are some terrific ideas for a great breakfast on-the-go..Breakfast Burrito Prepare the filling ahead and just reheat it in the microwave in the morning! Quick, easy

Recipe: White Chocolate Chip Pancakes with Raspberry Syrup

noreply@blogger.com (Linda) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:12:53 PST

This is for all of us white chocolate lovers… White Chocolate Chip Pancakes… drizzle a little raspberry syrup… okay maybe more than a drizzle… and a little shot of whipped cream… heaven!Make these pancakes in a heart shape and you have yourself a wonderful little Valentine’s Day breakfast. …. The recipe is easy and foolproof… one that anyone can make… yes that’s right… anyone... so the white

Recipe: Sweet and Sour Pork

noreply@blogger.com (Linda) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:57:45 PST

As Chinese New Year’s celebrations draw to a close this year… I thought another Asian recipe should be in order… these recipes are always good on a menu anytime of the year….. so I decided on the ever popular Sweet and Sour Pork.This dish is a take-out menu favorite… one I would order fairly often when our group at work would order take-out for lunch. Making the dish at home is much easier

Recipe: Southwestern Egg Rolls

noreply@blogger.com (Linda) — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:50:06 PST

My son and I used to go out periodically and one place I took him to was Bennigan’s … he loved to order their Southwestern Egg Rolls…. sadly Bennigan’s is no longer around… but … happily … we discovered we can make Southwestern Egg Rolls at home.While my recipe may not be exactly like Bennigan’s Southwestern Egg Rolls… we think they’re quite good and easy to make. I also bake mine instead of

Recipe: Cheesecake Dessert Shooters

noreply@blogger.com (Linda) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:58:54 PST

The person at Applebee’s who thought up the idea of dessert shooters should be given sainthood. The idea that you can have a little dessert.. is the best idea yet. After all… moderation is the name of the game.. and for those of you that don’t want moderation… have two of them!They have a number of different dessert shooters… but it’s the size that makes them appealing… they’re cute and

Super Bowl 2012 - Menu Ideas and Buying Guides

noreply@blogger.com (Linda) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:06:02 PST

Miss the recent Super Bowl Party posts? Well here are some links to posts with plenty of ideas to help you. Keeping it simple? Buying deli meats? I've included links to buying guides to help you plan quantities. Ideas for parties big and small... or maybe just the family... these foods are surely to please... and won't keep you slaving in the kitchen... so you won't miss any of the

Recipe: Apple Dumplings

noreply@blogger.com (Linda) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:03:59 PST

Ok folks… this recipe for Apple Dumplings is not a traditional one… in fact it is downright odd… but it is easy… it is foolproof and it is amazing… yes… I said amazing… absolutely amazing.I came across the recipe recently and thought… you pour Mountain Dew over it??? really??? I mean are you sure??? The stuff you drink on a hot summer’s day??? That Mountain Dew??? Yep… that Mountain Dew.I

Super Bowl Party Food Ideas - Make it a BBQ without the Grill

noreply@blogger.com (Linda) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:14:58 PST

How about BBQ? ... but you don't have to roll out the grill for this one... a crockpot will do the trick!You can't have too many options when it comes to deciding on party foods... so here is another great idea for your Super Bowl party or get-together... the menu is easy and practically cooks and bakes it itself... like having help in the kitchen!First... a munchie or two...Bacon Cheddar

Recipe: Loaded Fries

noreply@blogger.com (Linda) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:15:14 PST

Steak fries fully loaded with cheddar cheese, crispy applewood smoked bacon and green onions served with sour cream or better yet…. Sour Cream Horseradish Sauce or Spicy Ranch Dressing…. totally delicious and totally easy! Perfect as a side dish or even a great party food for watching the big game. If you do them as a party food.. make small piles of fries so people can easily take a serving.I

How to Make Perfect Oven Fries

noreply@blogger.com (Linda) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:21:26 PST

It’s always a challenge to cut the fat in foods that are family favorites and are traditionally fried. One way to do that is to oven bake them. The biggest complaint is that they simply don’t taste as good as the fried version. French fries are a prime example.Actually … I think the actual taste difference is minimal.. what probably is the biggest difference is texture. After all… a “good"