This is the second Pasta alla Vodka (white wine) recipe I found that has been “tweaked” from the traditional version. It’s not that I don’t like vodka I just prefer to cook with wine. Regardless of what you use the alcohol brings out the flavors of the sauce which adds to its creamy and smooth … Continue reading
Way back in February my local grocery store had a big display of this heart shaped pasta and being a person who enjoys “fun” pasta shapes I had to buy a box. So, what to make that would be special for Valentine’s Day and was different from all the recipes I already had made. Obviously, … Continue reading
After looking at a few different recipes I decided on this one by Suzy Karadsheh in her cookbook “The Mediterranean Dish.” Her recipes have always turned out for me and are so spicy and full of Mediterranean flavors. The addition of harissa won me over to try her recipe. This is really a fun time … Continue reading
Cheese manicotti was one of my first recipes I ever made and also posted. This was one of Gene’s favorite dishes and I would always make a big recipe to freeze for other meals. As I have mentioned in the past he requested “extra” crepes so he could make crepes suzette. I don’t know why … Continue reading
It’s National Pancake Day and I just happen to have a delicious recipe in my draft file! I was first introduced to Einkorn flour by Ronit Penso of https://ronitpenso.wordpress.com/ who occasionally uses this flour in her recipes. My curiosity got the best of me and I started my journey learning about this ancient grain for … Continue reading
UPDATE – Jan 8, 2024: The Michigan Wolverines are the National College Football Champs. After winning the Rose Bowl game against Alabama the team went on to beat the Washington Huskies, 34-13. GO BLUE!!! As a final post for 2023 I decided to make a special dip in honor of The University of Michigan being … Continue reading
Creamed corn is a favorite side dish in many homes especially around the holidays. Often, canned corn or frozen corn is used but David used fresh (plan ahead and freeze some during the summer months). Of course we all know fresh is the best but I didn’t get around to freezing any corn this year … Continue reading
Apple fritters are a favorite breakfast treat and I’ve been wanting to make them but the recipes I have so far are all fried. Then along comes this recipe where the fritters are baked and then broiled once some glaze is applied. Lots of apple flavor with applesauce and fresh apples in the fritters and … Continue reading
This is my last recipe using up the gifts of apple cider and Cortland apples from family who came to visit. I have numerous recipes using these ingredients but as usual I like to try something new. This recipe comes from a new cookbook by Michael Symon, (2023) “Simply Simon Suppers.” This is the first … Continue reading
I was recently gifted with a bag of Cortland apples and two 1/2 gallons of cider. First, I froze one 1/2 gallon of cider – just make sure you leave enough breathing room for the cider to expand. I got thinking that Thanksgiving is right around the corner and I could use some of the … Continue reading