Cheese Straws with Sesame or Poppy Seeds

These are a favorite snack in my family and a recipe I posted before.  Back then I was only trying to get my recipes recorded and did not worry about taking any pictures. Then I came to find out pictures are necessary and it is important to make a recipe to be sure the ingredients … Continue reading

Turkey Chili

It is always fun for me to try a new recipe even though I have been quite happy with the chili I have been making for years (see my recipe Chili Michigan Style).  The chef, Art Smith, recommended using a “Darn Good Chili Mix to doctor up chili”.  Sounded interesting; this is not a 2 oz. … Continue reading

Bibb Salad With a Dijon Riesling Dressing

This is a delicious salad with so many good things; tender bibb lettuce, caramelized pecans, a good blue cheese and ripe, fresh pears.  Another favorite chef of mine is Art Smith (former personal chef of Oprah’s) and I have adapted his recipe to my taste.  He has two excellent cookbooks full of homey  recipes.  As of … Continue reading

Cheese Straws

I have included 2 recipes for cheese straws, the first one I have made for years.  I found the second recipe by Art Smith (former chef of Oprah’s) and we like this one better as it has more character with the addition of cayenne, black pepper and poppy or sesame seeds.  See my updated version of … Continue reading