Happy New Year! I used to help my Yiayia (my grandmother) make this bread every winter break. She did not use measurements, instead she eye balled everything. Now that she’s gone, I decided it was time to figure out an actual recipe. This bread calls for you to hide a coin in the loaf. On […]
Dinner
Seafood Lasagna
Every Christmas Eve, I host the Feast of the Seven Fishes. This year I experimented with a seafood lasagna. While my husband turned his nose up when I described the dish in planning the menu, he thoroughly enjoyed my unique take on “lasagna” once it came time to eating, and that’s all the matters. This […]
Bacon
I hate frying bacon. The grease splatters everywhere. I love my bacon super crispy but not burnt. I played around and found the perfect way to cook bacon to obtain optimal crispiness using parchment paper, cookie cooling racks, and a baking sheet. This recipe is perfect if you need to use the bacon grease for […]
Brussel sprouts and butternut squash
This recipe is dedicated to Phil Jacobowitz, Esq., whose sweetness can be measured in both his jovial nature and his annual gift of maple syrup to everyone in the office (and that’s a lot of people)! While he always gifts his maple syrup, the funny thing is I never see him sweets. So this recipe […]
Slow Cooker Chicken with Tomatoes and Zucchini
This is a simple dump and go meal that you can use with simple pantry staples or make with fresh vegetables. Either way, you don’t have much fuss and can have dinner waiting for you when you get home from work. Please leave me your comments, like my recipes, and subscribe to learn about my […]
Cheddar Cheese Scones
My Junior-level Girl Scout troop earned the mindfulness through kneading fun badge on Friday. The girls not only learned how to meditate, but they learned how to make scones and how kneading dough can be therapeutic. The below recipe is modified from the one offered by King Arthur Flour, which called for limited tools, which […]
Leftover Turkey and Stuffing Pot Pie
I saw a recipe that called for a chicken pot pie with a crust made from stuffing, and I thought what a great way to use up the leftovers after Thanksgiving – leftover turkey, vegetables, stuffing, and I even used our leftover corn casserole for the topping! My kids and husband loved the leftovers! Please […]
Green Bean Casserole
This is one of my classic Thanksgiving sides. I once made a fancy version from scratch, and my husband missed the Campbell’s soup version. So here’s my husband’s favorite version of Green Bean Casserole. Subscribe to learn about my latest recipe post. Please leave me your comments for this or other recipes.
Cranberry Sauce
Happy Thanksgiving! It’s time to make the cranberry sauce. Cranberry sauce and turkey go well together. Treat your family to homemade cranberry sauce, not the stuff in the can. I usually make this sauce the night before Thanksgiving. Please leave me a comment about this or other recipes. Subscribe to receive an email with my […]
Instant Pot Mongolian Beef
The Instant Pot is a great way to turn otherwise chewy meat into be mouthwateringly tender morsels. Key to getting the meat tender is cutting against the grain and slicing it thin. This recipe is simple but tasty combining sweet and salty flavors into a satisfying meal. Please leave your comments on this or any […]