Sunday, November 29, 2015

Herbs And Spices - Easy Paella

In this version of the classic Spanish dish, chicken, chorizo sausage, and shrimp combine with rice simmered in broth and flavored with saffron threads, garlic, onions, red pepper flakes, paprika, and bay leaf.

Friday, November 27, 2015

Pasta - Gnocchi Bake

A quick and easy blend of gnocchi, sausage, cheese, and your favorite spaghetti sauce baked together for a hearty casserole.

Friday, November 20, 2015

Salad - Easy Chicken Salad

Corn and other vegetables broaden the possibilities for this chicken and mayonnaise combo. Try adding a little soy sauce, or maybe some salsa or chutney.

Cayman Sunset

Cayman Sunset

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Herbs And Spices - Annies Fruit Salsa And Cinnamon Chips

This delicious salsa made with fresh kiwis, apples and berries is a sweet, succulent treat when served on homemade cinnamon tortilla chips. Enjoy it as a summer appetizer or an easy dessert.

Sunday, November 15, 2015

Soups Stews And Chili - Healing Cabbage Soup

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Comfort food on a cold winter's night, cabbage simmered in chicken broth is also an age-old folk remedy for curing the common cold.

Pasta - Alla Checca

This marvelous sauce is the reason you grow your own tomatoes. Dice a few and add minced garlic, fresh basil and the best quality olive oil you can buy. Let the heady mixture rest at room temperature for a few hours, then toss with hot pasta.

Friday, November 13, 2015

Appetizers And Snacks - Fruit Dip 2

Serve this pineapple flavored dip made with marshmallow cream, whipped topping and cream cheese accompanied by skewered chunks of seasonal fruits.

Meat And Poultry - Japanese Chicken Wings

Chicken wings are egged and fried in butter, then baked in a tangy sauce of soy sauce, water, sugar, vinegar, garlic powder and salt. Delicious, sticky chicken wings!

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Breakfast And Brunch - Malasadas Dois

A raised, deep fried, Portuguese donut. Very popular as fund raisers in Southeastern Massachusetts where I grew up.

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Breakfast And Brunch - French Toast I

A basic French toast recipe that works with many types of bread - white, whole wheat, cinnamon-raisin, Italian or French. Serve hot with butter or margarine and maple syrup.

Saturday, November 7, 2015

Bbq Grilling - Grilled Pork Chops With Balsamic Caramelized Pears

The recipe transforms thin supermarket pork chops into an unforgettable-juicy-tender-flavor-packed-lip-smacking pork experience. A combination of brining, marinating, and saucing. All can be prepared ahead except for the last 5 minutes of grilling.

Thursday, November 5, 2015

Side Dish - Scrumptious Sweet Potato Casserole

This recipe is a family favorite for holiday dinners. It is requested even by non-sweet potato eaters!

Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Seafood - Tuna Confetti Salad

Adult Search Bolton
There are lots of diced veggies that give this salad its flavor, color, and name. Red bell pepper to diced green onion. And a few generous splashes of hot pepper sauce give it some zip. Tuna never had it so good. Serves four.

Country Houses (New York)

Country Houses Traditional Living Room New York

Sunday, November 1, 2015

Fruits And Vegetables - 100 Fruit Cake

This pretty "cake" is actually stacked fresh watermelon and strawberries, decorated with fun cut-out shapes made of sliced fruit. Use cantaloupe, pineapple, or other fresh fruits and berries to make colorful layers of fruit. Kids and adults will love this cake.