Peanutty Pork Kebobs

Kebobs are a dish I make often throughout the year.  They can be cooked on your grill when the weather is warm and then in the cooler months you can make them in your oven.  There are so many sauces available and anything with peanut butter seems to satisfy my taste buds.. Ready to eat… Taste … Continue reading

Black Beans

This is one of my favorite sauces/side dishes to serve with a pork tenderloin.  The beans, red peppers, onions and the added kick of Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco and Thai Chili Sauce make it a nutritional, high fiber side recipe.  I also like to add 1 to 2 cups of cooked rice occasionally or throw in some fresh, … Continue reading

Lemon Chicken With Onions and Potatoes, Updated

The chicken is so tender cooked this way and this dish has a nice lemony flavor that you will find to be very delicious.  Serve with a tossed salad and a loaf of bread. See also Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken by Weight Watcher’s.

Chicken Stock for Gravy

If I am cooking Thanksgiving dinner I like to make part of the broth beforehand.  Roasting the chicken wings, onions, garlic and carrots adds a nice color.  Then I cook the nicely browned vegetables and wings in some chicken broth to really concentrate the flavors. Browned chicken wings and vegetables prior to adding chicken broth. … Continue reading

Dad’s Pepper Steak

Dad did not do a lot of cooking but he did have a couple of special dishes he enjoyed making for us. This is delicious and the entire family loves it except for the occasional vegetarian and she picks out the meat! I like to use my Wusthof classic super slicer with the gently scalloped … Continue reading

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.      

Weight Watcher’s Penne with Cauliflower and Onions

Just tried this new recipe from Weight Watcher’s (I changed the directions and ingredients a little) which is loaded with fiber (13 g).  Just a touch of tomatoes, lots of onions and cauliflower and whole wheat pasta.  This recipe is Weight Watcher’s all of the way and is a favorite vegetarian meal.  See my comments at … Continue reading

Traditional Bread Stuffing

This is a simple and basic recipe which has bread, celery, onions and lots of butter in it. In 2016 we added 1 lb. of Bob Evans Zesty Sausage (cooked) and it was a big hit. Mom, we have a new version of your beloved stuffing <3 See my recipe Sausage Stuffing in the Slow Cooker from Williams … Continue reading