“Back to the Basics” Tips…Starting With Mashed Potatoes…Really!
I’ve been cooking for a very long time, and there are some things that I have been preparing much the same way for as long as I can remember. During … Continue reading
Fall Quinoa Salad
Fall is my favorite time of year. I look forward to the cool temperatures, the beautiful colors, the crunching sound when you walk on fallen leaves, the warmth of cozy … Continue reading
Orzo Pasta with Lemon, Spinach, Pine Nuts & Sun-Dried Tomatoes
I am always looking for interesting side dishes that include more than one food group. This is a recipe I found long ago in the newspaper and I finally tried … Continue reading
Quinoa: The Perfect Summer Grain
Quinoa and Root Vegetables Quinoa (pronounced keen·wä), is showing up in a lot of recipes lately, so I had to find out more about this grain. I found out that … Continue reading
Special 4th of July Edition
Quick Ideas for Your 4th of July Celebrations! As much as I like to entertain, for some reason we rarely do much on Memorial Day, 4th of July, or Labor … Continue reading
Watermelon Salad…Impressive Looking…So Simple!
Refreshing and Easy, Watermelon Salad A year or two ago, my daughter had dinner at the RenCen in Detroit and told me about this great salad she had that night. … Continue reading
Caramelized Onions – Worth the Wait!
There are some things you just don’t take the time to learn… In all the years that I have cooked I have often used sautéed onions, usually in place of caramelized … Continue reading
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