Have you heard of Texas Caviar or Cowboy Caviar? I decided to try it over the long, rainy holiday weekend. It’s a dip, made with black-eyed peas, lots of other good stuff, and tossed in a garlic balsamic vinaigrette. At least that’s the version I made. Some Texas Caviar recipes call for corn, some for …
Simple apricot jam with seasonal fresh apricots and sugar, small batch recipe for a jar or two that’ll keep in refrigerator for several months, if it even lasts that long!
I’m working to get stuff on the blog and for the second time today I can’t find my notes on how exactly I made something. What is going on? This move has so messed with everything. I guess I accidentally tossed a few recipe notes out amid all the clutter of unpacking. Or I misplaced …
I love when I try something for the first time and it turns out perfect. That’s this pizza, outside on our grill. Who knew how easy and tasty it is that way? Not a woodfired oven, just on our 25-year old ancient but still ticking gas grill. The crust is charred and perfectly crispy and …
Homemade cherry pie with tart cherries, fresh in season or canned, tossed simply with sugar and tapioca and baked in a perfectly flaky crust. Probably my favorite summer fruit pie!
Grilled pork tenderloin sandwiches, marinated and then grilled and topped with cheese, grilled onion, BBQ sauce and pickles I seldom make pork tenderloin, not because I don’t like it, I just prefer chops, ribs, pulled pork, etc… tenderloin, not so much. I recently made an herb crusted pork roast and I had some leftover tenderloins in …
Honey’s creamy old-fashioned potato salad recipe with sour cream-mayonnaise dressing and dill, a different twist on the standard version. This easy to make traditional red potato salad is perfect for picnics, potlucks and family get togethers. I had a great Mother’s Day, I hope you did too. After the exhausting move, I went home to Chicago for …
In my house, chicken with homemade gravy is always greeted with anticipation. Whether with dumplings, noodles or mashed potatoes, it’s always a welcome dish. Many years ago, I came across this recipe for Vermont Chicken Pie. Oh my gosh, stewed chicken in a rich broth that becomes gravy, then topped with homemade biscuits and baked until …
Corned Beef and Cabbage, an Irish boiled pot dinner of corned beef, cabbage and vegetables with horseradish cream sauce ~ a traditional St. Patrick’s Day feast. I am always up for a celebration and St. Patrick’s Day is one of my faves. I’m from Chicago and back in the day I went to the parade …
Chocolate Mint Cake, chocolate mint batter baked in a sheet pan, cut in half, then layered with mint cream cheese frosting. The perfect dessert for St. Patrick’s Day! I may not be known for my baking, but I am kind of famous for my chocolate mint cake. Two layers of chocolate mint cake with mint …