This salad tastes so fresh and delicious. Although it’s pretty healthy to eat, you might catch yourself going back for more. I love crab salad, and I’ve always been fond of stuffed tomatoes. Here I’ve combine the two and expanded on it a bit more with some other fresh ingredients.Read More →

Since learning to make Spaetzle, I’ve had the notion it would make a great version of macaroni salad. I was right! This is so good. The bonus is that Spaetzle has nearly half the carbs and calories per cup as traditional macaroni. How to make basic Spaetzle. Large soup kettleRead More →

Taste Tester Tom and I love pork chops. This version of stuffed pork chops takes the dish to an elevated stage of flavor. Absolutely delicious! Here’s what you’ll need. 4 boneless center cut thick pork chop 1 package of stove top stuffing 1 1/2 cup water 2 tablespoons real butterRead More →

Years ago there was a restaurant in Beach, ND called Mary’s Corner. It was named for the owner’s mother; Mary Helen Marman. We loved Mary Helen.It was always a treat to have lunch at Mary’s Corner. My standing order was Chicken Monterey. This week I thought I’d come up withRead More →

This twist on a regular cheese burger is really good. The Cheese Stuffed Burger has a melted cheese and onion filling that perks up the traditional cheese burger. Here’s what you’ll need. 1 pound lean ground beef divided into quarter pound portions 1/2 white onion chopped 1 cup shredded cheddarRead More →

At the passing of an old friend, Walt Rojic who was of Slovenian descent, I was asked to make this traditional bread for the funeral lunch. I did some research and found the method. Using the basic directions, I adjusted it a bit and came up with a recipe. WalterRead More →

Homemade chicken salad wrapped in homemade flatbread and sliced into bite size pinwheels makes a great appetizer to add to any buffet. Flatbread 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon sea salt 3/4 cup milk 3 1/2 tablespoons real butter Place flour and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer. AttachRead More →

Although we’re not having a bone-chilling North Dakota January this year, it’s still winter so I make soup. I’m faithful to saving leftovers for later reinvention. A bit of leftover peppered roast beef saved in the freezer made a great starter base for this Beef and Cabbage Soup. Taste TesterRead More →

The Tuna Green Olive Spread pairs great with pita chips. It’s easy to make and refrigerates well for when you want a quick snack or a tasty buffet item. Here’s what you’ll need. 1 large can packed in water white albacore tuna drained 1 green onion chopped 12-15 pinto stuffRead More →

Bacon and a Spinach Scramble is a quick, easy and delicious weekend breakfast. It’s healthy and filling minus excessive carbs. Here’s what you’ll need. 6 slices of thick cut pepper edged bacon 4 large eggs 1 green onion chopped 1 1/2 cups fresh spinach olive oil Sparse amount of shreddedRead More →