I am a big fan of macaroni salad as it is a side dish I enjoy with sandwiches, at a picnic or barbecue – makes a good snack too. I liked Karen’s recipe from backroadjournal because of the addition of kidney beans (I did use small red beans). Great ingredient to add to the salad … Continue reading
This recipe originally was made in a 9×9-inch pan; however, I was looking for a recipe I could make in these mini graham cracker pie crusts. I found this recipe which reminded me of Fall and the holiday season; it’s author is chocolatemoosey.com. The taste was fantastic but best served in the foil shells and … Continue reading
Brooklyn Delhi is a new, favorite small Indian company. I have used some of their products; tomato achaar in a pasta recipe and mango chutney with shrimp. Today I am sharing two recipes using their spicy mango chutney (they also sell a sweet version). These are great appetizers for the holiday season or any time … Continue reading
A few years ago I purchased “The Wok” Recipes and Techniques” by J.Kenji Lopez-Alt, published in 2022 (author of the Food Lab which I also have). Remembering my college days both books are not only cookbooks but texts, or references as I would like to call them. I mean both cookbooks are like some of … Continue reading
Sometimes I find a seasoning mixture I like a lot and use often. Since the ingredients are on an index card I thought it would be a good idea to post it on my blog so as not to lose it. I paired it with another seasoning mixture I like on grilled chicken breasts and … Continue reading
Halloween gives me a chance to let that inner child in me come out and pretend I am a kid again enjoying the excitement of the holiday from decorating my home, to handing out candy to the neighborhood children, even dressing up in holiday gear, and to baking creative recipes showcasing the holiday. It’s always … Continue reading