Jalapeno and White Cheddar Crackers

This is a great do ahead appetizer to serve any time of the year and the dough keeps for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 6 months.  Perfect appetizer for Super Bowl Sunday! This recipe comes from Ina Garten’s new cookbook and I have adapted it to my taste, both with the ingredients … Continue reading

Dad’s Classic Beef Bourguignon Updated

This dish goes back a long way and was one of my Dad’s favorite meals that he prepared for his family, usually during the holidays or for a special occasion.  Actually, I should say he supervised his three daughters in making it;  Mom had the night off… I have combined my Dad’s recipe with  Ina Garten’s recipe  for this … Continue reading

Mulled Wine Three Ways

I make this first recipe every year not only to make mulled wine but the dried mix makes a nice fall/winter potpourri.  I often use my Kitchen Gadgets – Dehydrators  to dry fruit but I have provided directions for drying in the oven also.  

Roasted Shrimp Cocktail

I just love shrimp in about any recipe and roasting them makes the shrimp taste so much better than poaching them.  Ina Garten has another winner here and this shrimp cocktail is a favorite of mine.  I also like to serve the shrimp with a Lemon Aioli.     

Lentil Soup

This recipe is adapted  from a recipe of one of my favorite chefs, Ina Garten, or the Barefoot Contessa.  This soup is hearty, full of fiber and the meat gives the soup a nice flavor.