This is a great summer salad. It’s very refreshing. Quick and easy. Heres what you’ll need. 1 cup cubed fresh tomatoes 1 cup cubed cucumber 2 chopped green onions Fresh ground sea salt, coarse black pepper and dried dill to taste 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream Mix all ingredients together.Read More →

This dish is quick and delicious. Here’s what you’ll need. 1 package frozen mushroom ravioli 40 large shrimp (fresh or frozen) 2 green onion (green and white cut into small pieces) 2 handfuls of fresh, trimmed basil 6-8 sliced crimini mushrooms 1 large roma tomato thinly sliced 1/4 real butterRead More →

Taste Tester Tom requested a Fruitcake. I’ve never been a fan, and I’ve never before made one. I did some research, put together what I learned and came up with this method. Here’s what you’ll need. Candied fruit mix Chopped dates Currents or Golden Raisins 1/3 cup grated crystallized gingerRead More →

Recently a reader asked for a good recipe for Spudnut Donuts. I had never made them before so I had to do some research. When I found out she was asking for help so that she could make them for one of my favorite cousins; Deanne, I dove in andRead More →

Quick and easy chicken and rice is a great cold weather dish. Here’s what you’ll need. 2 cup roasted chicken diced 2 crisp bacon strips diced 2 tablespoons chopped leeks 3 crimini mushrooms chopped 3-4 mini bell peppers chopped 3 pats butter 1/2 cup frozen corn 1/2 cup chicken brothRead More →

These simple corn fritters are a great side or just as a snack. Here’s what you’ll need. 2 eggs 1 can petite white corn (drained) 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon smokey paprika 1/2 teaspoon spicy sea-salt 3 tablespoons olive oil 2Read More →