Author: The Cooking Lawyer

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Middle Eastern Lentil Beef Stew

This hearty one-pot meal is a great on a cold winter night to warm you up. The mild heat from the jalapeno is a great complement to the sweetness of the fruit and the Middle East spice blend combining turmeric, cumin, coriander, ginger, and cinnamon. Have you ever ordered your groceries online and what you […]

Appetizer, Brunch, Dinner, Salad, Side Dish, Snack

Halloumi Mediterranean Salad

Someone told me about the Jennifer Aniston Salad that combines chick peas, feta, quinoa, and some vegetables with lemon juice and herbs. I tried it, and while good, I decided it needed more protein and vegetables. Also, I decided since the salad called for mint, what is better than halloumi cheese, a delicious, salty cheese […]

Appetizer, Condiment, Side Dish, Snack

Homemade Hummus

My daughter had to make a healthy snack for Girl Scouts’ Healthy Halloween event. She wanted to make hummus. She wouldn’t let me help, but I still recorded her recipe, and it came out so tasty, I wanted to share! Sign up for my next recipe. Add your comments to my recipe below.

Appetizer, Dinner, Salad, Side Dish, Snack

Amish Potato Salad

Happy Labor Day! This is a simple potato salad recipe that combines eggs, potatoes, yellow mustard, and a hint of sweetness for a delicious bite.

Condiment, Dinner, Side Dish, Snack

Hot Cherry Pepper Sauce

I am not sure why the cherry pepper doesn’t usually get the spotlight it deserves. They’re small, spicy peppers that pack a lot of heat for such a little pepper. Perhaps you’ve had hot cherry pepper relish at the deli on your sandwich? I decided to make these often overlooked peppers into a delicious sauce […]

Dessert, Snack

Single serve chocolate chip cookies

When you have a craving for a chocolate chip cookie but none in the house, raid your pantry for cookies that will be ready in 1.5 minutes! My daughter found a recipe for a giant microwave cookie. We played with the recipe until we think we perfected it. See notes if you want to make […]

Appetizer, Breakfast, Brunch, Side Dish, Uncategorized

Cheesy Hashbrown Bake

This is a great brunch or cook-out side dish. You can do most of the work ahead of time, and then throw it in the oven an hour before you need it. Leave me your comments, and don’t forget to subscribe to my blog.

Dessert, Uncategorized

Stars and Stripes Independence Day Patriotic Pudding

Happy Fourth of July! Bring some fireworks to your holiday celebration with this Stars and Stripes Independence Day Patriotic Pudding. A take on Dirt Pudding, this recipe uses holiday-colored Oreos to bring out the festivities. Add your email address to subscribe to my blog. Add your comment to the recipe below.

Condiment, Uncategorized

Hot Honey

Hot honey is all the rage right now. I didn’t realize how easy it was to make. Best part is by making it yourself, you can adjust the flavors of the honey, vinegar, or level of heat. Check out this so simple condiment recipe. If you would like to receive notice of my next recipe, […]