Thursday, December 17, 2015

Breakfast And Brunch - Gregs Southern Biscuits

Limber up your biscuit-making fingers and try this vintage recipe that's been handed down for generations. Grandmas know the secret to great biscuits is to handle the dough as lightly as possible.

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Thursday, December 10, 2015

Soups Stews And Chili - Best Italian Sausage Soup

Italian sausage, zucchini and spinach fettucine are featured in this beef broth soup seasoned flavored with red wine, basil and oregano.

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Herbs And Spices - Thai Pesto

Add a taste of Thai to noodles, salad, rice, or any dish with this cilantro pesto featuring fish sauce, peanut butter, ginger, and garlic.

Sunday, December 6, 2015

Soups Stews And Chili - Tuscan Chard And Cannellini Bean Soup

This savory Italian-inspired soup is full of cannellini beans, fresh Swiss chard, and tiny pasta. A piece of Parmesan cheese rind builds a deep base of flavor -- but use grated Parmesan if you don't have one.

Seafood - Fried Razor Clams

A simple recipe for fried razor clams, a western Washington treat. Sometimes I fry the bodies, reserving the tougher necks for chowder. Dip in cocktail sauce. The spicier the better for me!

Thursday, December 3, 2015

Herbs And Spices - Kosher Chicken Soup With Matzo Balls

This slow-simmered chicken soup is full of flavor - and delicious herbed matzo balls. If you make it in a pressure cooker, the long simmering time is reduced to just 45 minutes.

Monday, November 30, 2015

Cheese - Kugel 2

Egg noodles are baked with a creamy mixture of eggs, cream cheese, sour cream and cottage cheese. Graham cracker crumbs, sugar and melted butter top it all off.

Thursday, November 26, 2015

Breakfast And Brunch - Christmas Tea Ring

Use frozen bread dough to make a pretty, sweet cinnamon bread for gifts or enjoying at breakfast for a new holiday tradition around your house.

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Saturday, November 21, 2015

Salad - Cold Black Bean Salad

Cold black bean salad with a bite! It makes a great side dish for any Mexican or Southwestern dish. This recipe has become a healthy favorite in our family. Adjust the amount of serrano pepper to suit your spice tolerance.

Friday, November 20, 2015

Seafood - Portuguese Fresh Tuna Sauce And Marinade

Family Recipe, a staple once a year when fresh tuna was available in my area. It's pretty spicy, so it is generally served with boiled potatoes which are perfect for soaking up the sauce. The sauce is awesome and stands up to the very meaty fish.

Monday, November 16, 2015

Friday, November 13, 2015

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Salad - Mendocino Chicken Salad

Made with smoked chicken breast, this delicious salad stands out from the crowd. It's filled with crunchy celery, slivered almonds, fresh basil, and juicy grapes.

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Typical Stone Corn Driers

Typical stone corn driers, called Espigueiros in Lindoso, north of Portugal.

Saturday, November 7, 2015

Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Sunday, November 1, 2015

Salad - Spinach And Berries Salad With Non Fat Curry Dressing

The foods in this easy recipe are powerhouses of nutrition. Why this recipe is good for you: Super-high antioxidants in spinach and berries; Curry powder is anti-inflammatory; Blueberries stimulate the birth rate of new brain cells in elderly rats, according to Tufts University research.

Soups Stews And Chili - Creamy Potato Leek Soup Ii

Really easy, satisfying soup. Can be prepared in less than an hour. Serve hot and garnish with grated cheese.

Friday, October 30, 2015

Thursday, October 29, 2015

Pasta - Lime Shrimp Avocado Pasta Salad

This shrimp ceviche-inspired pasta salad has lime-marinated shrimp, avocados, grape tomatoes, onion, and cilantro all tossed with corkscrew pasta.