Today is gray and coolish, so I decided to make a huge loaf of sandwich bread–we’re out of bread, and this was a good excuse to make it. I found this pan at the thrift store a year ago for $3.00 and it’s on amazon for $54, and it’s $35 on ebay–so I got aContinue reading “Homemade Sandwich Bread”
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Chicken and Andouille Jambalaya
It’s going to be coolish this week, so this spicy, hearty, comforting dish sounded especially good. Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil 2-12 oz packages andouille sausage (pork or chicken) 1 1/2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken 2 bell peppers cut in a 1/2″ dice 2 onions cut in a 1/2″ dice 1 quart canned tomatoes, orContinue reading “Chicken and Andouille Jambalaya”
Meatless Monday–Philly Mushroom “Steak” Sandwiches
My family loves Philly Steak Sandwiches, and so do I. I started making these as a lighter alternative to the traditional beef version. It is super simple to do–and I usually make ahead for a quick weeknight meal. (I’m calling it meatless, but this recipe is not vegetarian.) 3 tbsp butter 2 large onions 2Continue reading “Meatless Monday–Philly Mushroom “Steak” Sandwiches”
The BEST Potato Salad
This is my version of the potato salad that my mom used to make. I have been making it since I have lived on my own. Even people who don’t usually like potato salad, love this one. If you already love potato salad, you will love this one. I like it because it isn’t tooContinue reading “The BEST Potato Salad”
My Favorite Carrot Salad
We found this recipe originally in Southern Living, and have modified it some to suit our tastes. It is in regular rotation for cookouts throughout the spring and summer. If you think you hate carrot salad (probably because you don’t like the mayonnaise dressing, and I don’t blame you), give this one a shot. ItContinue reading “My Favorite Carrot Salad”
Apple Salad
Oh, we love this one. I was introduced to it when we did a series of “healthy meals” for events at work to try to get our employees to see that food can both taste good and be good for you. I’m not sure that worked with our employees, but I have been making thisContinue reading “Apple Salad”
Some Tablescapes for Spring
During the pandemic, I did a series of tablescapes with stuff that I had on hand. Here are some of my favorites. This is a studious table with a vase of antique rulers and scales standing in for a vase of flowers. I added vintage books, a brass candle holder, vintage box of pencil leads, smallContinue reading “Some Tablescapes for Spring”
A Cozy Comforting Crisp
I love apple crisp. Always have. We started eating this one as breakfast for Thanksgiving morning several years ago. It’s great for breakfast, but obviously is also yummy for a dessert. This is a triple make ahead breakfast: You can make it the night before; you can make the topping and keep it in theContinue reading “A Cozy Comforting Crisp”
Apple Pecan Cinnamon Rolls
I have been making cinnamon rolls for years. The boys used to take them for boy scout camping trips and we brought them to all the boys’ regattas. Chris and I made hundreds of pans of them to raise money for his trip to Europe when he was in 7th grade. In fact, they wereContinue reading “Apple Pecan Cinnamon Rolls”
Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Bisque
Given the weather around the country today, this seems an appropriate recipe to share with you…. Ingredients: 3 tbsp olive oil 2 large onions, diced 3 carrots, peeled and sliced 8 cloves of garlic, minced 56 oz. canned tomatoes (I used some that I canned last summer) 1 cup chopped roasted red pepper 1 quartContinue reading “Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Bisque”
