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 →

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 →

All flavor no guilt. This dish brings the taste of an egg roll without the carbs and fat of an egg roll wrapper. Try it – you’ll like it. Heres what you’ll need. 1-1 1/2 cup finely chopped precooked pork loin 2 cups finely chopped cabbage 1 cup finely choppedRead More →

This is a melt in your mouth tender sirloin steak and vegetables. The method is so simple and the results are delicious. We like a good round steak but with today’s crazy pricing we’ve discovered sirloin is less expensive (for the moment). Here’s what you need. 2 sirloin steaks 2Read More →

Gingerbread People are a treat and decorating them with my grandchildren is a treasured holiday tradition. This is a simple recipe that can be made ahead of time and freezes well. Then when it’s time for holiday time with the kids they’re ready to decorate. Here’s what you need. 6Read More →

I grew up in a family that grew English Walnuts. So as much as I love pecans, it is always Walnut Pie I make for Thanksgiving. Since my dad, Jim Bowden was the last in the line of walnut producers, my sister Ann and I finally sold the orchard afterRead More →