Something In The Pantry for Emergencies
To my eastern seaboard and gulf coast friends, This post is for you. I want to provide you with a list of foodstuffs you can keep in the pantry for emergencies such as a hurricane. All this stuff has a…
Baked Ziti, the Ultimate Comfort Food
In case you haven't noticed, I've been into comfort food lately. There is something about living out here in the country that's put me in a really good place. I've been craving a simple but meaty pasta dish lately, and…
Breakfast Cassarole
2 lb pork sausage 30 oz pkg frozen hash browns 1 cup shredded cheddar 6 eggs 2 cups milk 350 for 40 min
The French Slow Cooker by Michele Scicolone
This new house is designed with the kitchen at the center. I love that. After baking a batch of baguettes in the 400-degree oven however, I also discovered that it heats the house up nicely. Great in the winter, not-so…
A Few Changes
It's been a while since I've published anything here. I apologize. We've moved out of the Big City to a little jewel of a place 50 miles out in the country. About a year ago, we decided that the value…
Sheet Pan Meal: Roasted Veggies and Bratwurst
A Quick Easy Healthy Meal. I've been trying to lighten Sweet Lady Wife's load lately, and so I've started preparing dinner on Friday as well as Sunday. I try to make the Friday meal something quick and easy, and this…
Spam Fried Rice
I know. I know. You come here for fine dining recipes, but I made this last night and it was so awesomely quick, easy, beautiful, and tasty I just had to share. It is an adaptation of this recipe at…
Chicken and Dumplings
Chicken and Dumplings. For me, it is in my top 10 comfort foods. Since moving 50 miles out of the Big City and into the Country, comfort food has taken on a whole new significance. Meaning that we are eating…
Chicken Normandy – Poulet Vallee D’Auge
This recipe is a great example of why I love French Cuisine: A few simple ingredients, prepared simply, producing a unique flavor. Chicken breast braised in apple cider and brandy, served with sautéed apples and a cream sauce. (I apologize for…
Just Say No
Indistinguishable from Spam in both flavor and texture. I was doing some recipe development 'ham encased in pastry' dish, and decided to take the quick and easy route by buying a DAK canned ham. Much to my dismay, it was…