Monday, September 28, 2015

Pasta - Grandma Bellows Lemony Shrimp Macaroni Salad With Herbs

A light, lemony shrimp and pasta salad to be served cold has a pretty garnish of sliced hard-cooked eggs on top. It's Grandmother's time-tested recipe.

Saturday, September 26, 2015

Thursday, September 24, 2015

Soups Stews And Chili - Quick And Super Easy Chicken And Dumplings

This is a great recipe for Southern-style chicken and dumplings. It's easy for the kids to help make, too.

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Main Dish - Best Ever Sausage With Peppers Onions And Beer

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This is an excellent recipe I came up with one day. Italian sausage is simmered in beer with bell peppers and red onions.

Saturday, September 19, 2015

Friday, September 18, 2015

Thursday, September 17, 2015

Monday, September 14, 2015

Pasta - Homemade Mac And Cheese

For rich, warm comfort food start with a simple roux of butter and flour. Add milk and sharply flavored Cheddar and Parmesan cheeses to make a velvety sauce, then bake with macaroni. Buttered breadcrumbs and a dash of paprika make an attractive crust.

Sunday, September 13, 2015

Pasta - Chicken And Bowtie Pasta With Asiago Cream Sauce

A tasty mix of chicken, garlic, mushrooms, and prosciutto tossed with bow tie pasta and a delicious Asiago cream sauce.

Saturday, September 12, 2015

Soups Stews And Chili - Italian Vegetable Soup With Beans Spinach Pesto

Cannellini beans and a plethora of vegetables - bell peppers, carrots, celery, potatoes, peas, and spinach - make this healthy soup hearty and satisfying.

Friday, September 11, 2015

Cheese - Seven Layer Salad

A glass salad bowl is a must, otherwise your diner guests will miss all the pretty layers. Those layers begin with chopped lettuce and go on from there - onion, peas, shredded cheese, bacon, cauliflower, and finally a creamy parmesan and mayonnaise dressing.

Thursday, September 10, 2015

Vibrant Red And Lime Peel

A vibrant red drink with a lime swirl resting on top, just touching the liquid.

Friday, September 4, 2015

Pasta - Brooklyn Girls Penne Arrabiata

One thing I learned in my years living in the Canarsie section of Brooklyn, NY was how to cook a good Italian meal. Here is a recipe I created after having this dish in a restaurant. Enjoy!

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Seafood - Grilled Tilapia With Mango Salsa

Don't let the list of ingredients fool you. This grilled tilapia topped with a fresh mango salsa is super easy, and gets rave reviews whenever I serve it.

Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Breakfast And Brunch - French Quarter Bread Pudding

Very yummy addition to any brunch buffet. This is an old family heirloom from my French auntie. Serve with a lemon or bourbon sauce. Enjoy!