Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Churn Ice Cream

Heat wave here in southern Michigan (low 90’s – unusual for September) and it called for another ice cream recipe. Chocolate and peanut butter is a favorite combination when it comes to sweets. My absolute favorite candy bar is Reese Cups from as far back as I can remember and it still is to this … Continue reading

Blueberry-Cheesecake No-Churn Ice Cream

One more ice cream recipe to enjoy before the summer ends. No-churn has been my ice cream of choice since last year when I first made Tiramisu no-churn ice cream. I donated my heavy cuisinart ice cream machine to make much easier, but still delicious, ice cream. This recipe comes from the Food Network Magazine … Continue reading

Korean Sloppy Joes

I’ve been making my Mom’s version of Sloppy Joes for a very long time and often kicked it up with some onions (occasionally peppers), added Guy Fieri’s onion straws and reduced some of the salt and sugar. Gochujang is a favorite condiment and provides the heat in these Sloppy Joes. There are different versions of … Continue reading

Hasselback Holiday Kielbasa Roasted with Veggies

Kielbasa often appears on our holiday brunch table and it is usually sliced, cooked in beer or wine and served with a variety of mustards. See also Holiday Kielbasa Brunch. This version “hasselbacks” the kielbasa into 1/4-inch slices (but not all the way through) and is roasted basting with a glaze and served with roasted … Continue reading

Three Cheese (Or Two) Jalapeno Crisps

I love these tasty crisps and have made a number of different versions; see Cheese Crisps. They make the best appetizer to serve with wine, your favorite cocktail or a wonderful addition to a cheese board. They can be small to add to a Caesar salad, large ones to put on a burger, or to … Continue reading

Strawberry Salad with a Crunchy Topping

While walking through the produce department recently I could smell the fresh strawberries. To me that means they are going to be juicy and delicious (which they were). This winter as usual, they were hard and flavorless! Not Michigan strawberries yet but they will be coming soon! I’ve been saving some recipes I wanted to … Continue reading

Salmon Cakes with Bacon

I get emails alerting me to different recipes especially from the Food Network.  This one comes from  Melissa d’Arabian and received 5 stars and 503 reviews. When I saw those numbers I knew I had to try this even though I have a favorite already on my blog. This recipe was different with bacon (yes … Continue reading

Strawberry Cheesecake for Two

Cheesecake is high on my list of favorite desserts. There are times I really want a little taste but not enough to make a big cheesecake (unless I have company). This is a perfect recipe and the cheesecakes are just big enough to satisfy your taste buds. You can use different fruit and double or … Continue reading

Meatloaf with Bacon, Parmesan and Dry Onion Soup Mix

Meatloaf is a comfort food in my family not only as a meal with mashed potatoes but in sandwiches the next day. This is my fourth recipe; one has peppers, onions and homemade applesauce , the second is a Weight Watcher’s slow cooker recipe, the third is 1770 House Meatloaf from Ina Garten. This dish … Continue reading