No Italian meal at my house seems complete without cheesy bread. It is my go to recipe when we have spaghetti or lasagna. My favorite cheese to use is Monterey Jack because it melts well and stretches when you pull … Continue reading
Cheesy Bread
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Thai Jasmine Coconut Rice
How does a family start with one goldfish and end up with a 50 gallon fish tank full of fish? I’m sure we’re not the only family this has happened to. Doc, the three children and I attended the annual … Continue reading
Roasted Chicken Breasts- For soups, casseroles and other recipes calling for cooked chicken
I think it happened in the 1980’s. Somehow chicken breasts with bones and skin became passé. The thinking at the time was boneless skinless chicken breasts had fewer calories and were convenient. For a long time, I went along with … Continue reading
Chicken Broccoli Quiche
When I worked as a registered dietitian at the city hospital in Memphis, Tennessee sometimes we would prepare quiche for the patients at lunch. For some reason the cooks called quiche, “Quincy.” Pretty soon everyone in the kitchen referred to quiche … Continue reading
Tortellini Skewers with Pesto Vinaigrette
Tortellini Skewers with Pesto Vinaigrette Makes approximately 50 skewers 20 ounces multi colored cheese tortellini2 pints grape tomatoes2 tablespoons jarred pesto2 and 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard1 tablespoon olive oil50 bamboo skewers Cook tortellini according to package directions. … Continue reading
Winkler’s Moravian Sugar Cake
Christmas is full of traditional sweets. My aunt Kakie’s peanut butter cookies and my cousin Clark’s fudge are beloved family recipes that will be passed down to the next generation. Some holiday sweets arrive at our doorstep as gifts from … Continue reading
Grilled Meatloaf with Tangy Tomato Sauce
Meatloaf is one of those foods most people think should taste like moms. Now, I’m not saying your mother’s meatloaf isn’t the best; but you can turn hers into something exceptional by adding a touch of grilled smoke flavor. Don’t worry; … Continue reading
Okra, Corn, Tomato and Zucchini Succotash with Basil Lime Buttered Noodles
My grandson, is 20 months old. He learns new words every day. Doc and I were babysitting. He came over to me, lifted his arms, and grunted. I said, “Up? Do you want me to pick you up?” He grunted … Continue reading
Coconut Egg Custard Pie with Jamaican Rum Sauce and Whipped Cream
I almost had to call the Fire Department and the ambulance the other day when I was making rum sauce for this coconut pie! The last time I made rum sauce was about a year ago. I remembered to turn … Continue reading
Carrot and Cucumber Spring Rolls with Sweet Chili Sauce
In the sweltering heat of July it is nice to take a cold appetizer to a party or picnic. Sometimes it is just too hot to eat anything heavy and these spring rolls are cold and refreshing. My daughter, Lindsey, … Continue reading
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