I love hamburger patties with gravy and mashed potatoes. It’s a comfort food for sure. In a large mixing bowl combine the following: 1 pound lean ground beef1/2 fresh shallot (finely chopped)1 Baby Bella or brown mushroom ( finely chopped)1 mini red bell pepper (finely chopped)1/2 finely chopped jalapeño (stem,Read More →

This was another reader request. I shied away from it for a while because meringue has for years been my nemesis. But the request came from my beloved cousin Deane Nichols so I gave it a shot. A little research on what to do and not to do and IRead More →

A treat my mother Bonnie made for Christmas each year was Sugared Walnuts. I can’t remember a Christmas Eve buffet that didn’t include the tasty walnuts. My family grew English Walnuts so the nuts were plentiful and tasted great because they were fresh. So recently when I found in myRead More →

HOMEMADE FLOUR TORTILLAS Measure 4 cups of flour into a large bowl. Add 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt and 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening. Wearing disposable gloves start working the shortening into the flour with your hands. Work it until it resembles cornmeal. Add 1 1/2 cups water andRead More →