For a lot of years, my life long friends Deb and Sue and I spent our girl trip weekends at Deb’s vacation home at Lake Shastina. It was a great place and great times. They were times that all of us still remember and still miss. Things are different now.Read More →
A good potato salad is always a hit at a potluck or a picnic. Here are a couple of my favorite versions. The secret to any kind of potato salad is the egg to potato ratio. I learned this from a lady in Spokane Washington many years ago. However manyRead 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 →
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 →
This is a wonderful way to use left over roast beef. If you start with uncooked beef you can simply cut it into bite size pieces and boil with vegetables Heres what you’ll need. 1-2 cups of leftover roast cut into bite size pieces. ( I cook roast in aRead More →
Sweet Potato Fries prepared in the airfryer are a little healthier than deep fried spuds. They taste great and are easy to make. Here is what you’ll need 1 large sweet potato 1/3 cup olive oil fresh ground sea salt Peel sweet potato and cut into french fries. Place friesRead More →
With those fresh tomatoes coming off the vines it’s time to indulge in some of our favorite summer salads. Pick large ripe and firm tomatoes (4). Slice into eighths but leave connected at the base. Remove the center. Filling: 2 hard cooks eggs chopped 1 large can water packed tunaRead More →
Heres a simple, tasty soup. Delicious! Here’s what you’ll need. 1 package fresh multi colored mini peppers 1 cup finely dice carrots 1 cup diced white onion 2 tablespoons real butter 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes 1 32oz box chicken broth 1 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon spicy seaRead More →