British Spice Blend
This homemade British Spice Blend is an awesome alternative whenever a spice blend is called for in any cake, pudding, or mixed spice baking recipe. This flavorful blend includes […]
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Sweet Potato Grits
Sweet Potato Grits can take your grits to the next level. I’ve paired it with Koren Braised Beef Short Ribs, a recipe I can’t take complete credit for. I do […]
Read More →Summertime Tomato Gratin
Whenever I’m making homemade croutons for a recipe, I always make extra. Homemade croutons are great on salads and soups, or if you’re like me, as a snack. Today, I’ll […]
Read More →Chicken Enchiladas With Salsa Verde
Every day, Steve’s telling me about how certain items have been either discontinued or are out of stock at our local grocery store. When I’m not home, one of his […]
Read More →Provençal-style Baked Chilean Sea Bass
Melissa has just come home for a visit and is staying at a rental home close to me. I’m excited to get into the kitchen and make a great home-cooked […]
Read More →Christini’s Ristorante Italiano
It’s become a yearly tradition, when Melissa comes home to visit, to treat ourselves to a great dining experience. Christini’s Ristorante Italiano was one I don’t think we’ll ever forget. […]
Read More →Philly Cheesesteak Pizzas
Who doesn’t love a Philly Cheesesteak? I think it’s a safe bet the answer is they love this traditional sandwich. Today I thought I’d do a “mash-up”. I’m combining all […]
Read More →Hominy Salad
Hominy is gluten-free, and one of those foods, I think, is underused. Hominy is made from dried corn kernels, which are soaked in a lye bath. It’s used in many […]
Read More →Vaca Frita de Pollo (Shredded Chicken) Tacos
Vaca Frita de Pollo is a shredded chicken dish cooked until tender, then pan-fried until crispy on the outside. The chicken is infused with orange and lime juice for a mojo […]
Read More →Bangers And Mash
Bangers And Mash, also known as sausages and mash, is a traditional dish of Great Britain and Ireland, consisting of sausages served with mashed potatoes. It consists of one of […]
Read More →Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup
I went to the farmers’ market today to see what looked good. I couldn’t resist the bell peppers; they looked amazing, and of course, I couldn’t leave without getting some […]
Read More →Chicken Piccata Over Fettuccine
Over the years, I’ve had a lot of versions of Chicken Piccata. I remember my Nana made this dish with veal on the holidays. Veal is expensive and can be […]
Read More →Fennel And Onion-Stuffed Pork Loin
This dish comes from a recipe I saw on a cooking show and fell in love with, it’s called Fennel and Onion-Stuffed Pork Loin. I do love pork of any […]
Read More →Grilled Sweet Corn Salsa
My Grilled Sweet Corn Salsa is colorful, slightly smoky, and loaded with a variety of textures and bold flavors. This recipe, by itself, is gluten-free and vegetarian-friendly. Some might say […]
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Bull & Bear In The Waldorf Astoria, Orlando
On Melissa’s last visit home, we were still under certain restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Restaurants were open, masks and social distancing were both still required. Except for 2020, […]
Read More →Wild Mushroom Cobbler
We always think of cobblers as being sweet. I decided to make a savory cobbler using wild mushrooms, flavorful, tender biscuits, and creamy GruyĂ©re cheese. This is my Wild […]
Read More →Beets And Sweets
This dish is one I saw made and new I had to recreate in my own way. This is my version of Beets And Sweets!đŸŒ°đŸ¥”
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