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

Apple Coffee Cake with Cinnamon Streusel

This is a moist coffeecake with an apple filling and cinnamon streusel. The cake is tender and is perfect with a cup of coffee at breakfast. Doc and I like to re-heat the coffee cake for 10-15 seconds in the … Continue reading

Pumpkin Cupcakes with Maple Frosting

Pumpkin Cupcakes with Maple Frosting  1 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ginger1/2 teaspoon nutmeg2 extra-large eggs (I use the biggest eggs in a carton of large eggs)1 cup canned pumpkin … Continue reading

Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken Sliders

These sliders will be the hit of your game day party! Marinate chicken overnight in the refrigerator then grill the next day. On toasted slider buns, layer grilled chicken pieces drizzled with a tiny amount of honey. Top with crisp … Continue reading