My young friend Samuel Bedor, son of John and Dorothy Wilkes Bedor, and I enjoyed cooking together for several days. He is an extremely bright young man who is passionate about food. Not only is he growing but he participates … Continue reading
This is a great school or work breakfast. Bake the oatmeal the night before, refrigerate, then reheat in the microwave. Breakfast in a jiffy! Baked Oatmeal -2 servings 1 cup regular (Old Fashioned) oatmeal 1 teaspoon cinnamon 3 tablespoons brown … Continue reading
Have you ever eaten a gourmet cookie and wondered why they taste so much better than an ordinary chocolate chip cookie? It’s not just the add in’s (the type of chocolate chips, the quality of vanilla, the type of brown … Continue reading
Garden Vegetables with Pappardelle Pasta and Light Lemon Alfredo Sauce 8 ounces pappardelle pasta 1 medium yellow squash, about 8 inches long 1 medium zucchini, about 8 inches long 1 small red pepper 15 green beans 1 tablespoon olive oil … Continue reading
I love fresh sweet dark cherries. They are a great snack. Since I don’t own a cherry pitter, I’ve tried several different methods to remove the pits. Some methods inflicted pain. Once I used a knife and it slipped! That … Continue reading
I love a great bakery cupcake. Not the kind where the icing is made with Crisco… but the one where you get the flavor of real butter (If I’m going to eat them, I want all the calories don’t you?) … Continue reading
Broccoli slaw is a crunchy side dish that pairs well with grilled chicken or fish. It can also be used in place of slaw on BBQ sandwiches. The shredded radishes give the slaw a kick, the cumin gives the dressing … Continue reading
When Doc and I were dating His parents would always have us over for lunch on Sundays after church. I remember his parents getting into these funny discussions about the best way to get from point “A” to point “B” … Continue reading
This recipe makes a great sauce that doubles as a glaze. You can use it as a dressing for an Asian version of cold chicken salad (recipe below) or as a glaze brushed on chicken or pork during the last … Continue reading
This is a great salad to take to a dinner party or just to eat at home. It is so colorful! Bright orange with flecks of green from the chives look fabulous on a simple white platter. In the winter, … Continue reading
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