I like to try new things…and tonight we’re grilling a London Broil. So first, I made a Marinade… MEAT MARINADE 1/4 cup red wine (I used Cabernet) 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1 T. honey 1 T. Soy Sauce 6 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped 1 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp fresh cracked black pepper […]
Applesauce Raisin Bars
I finally decided it was time to BAKE something here in Fort Lauderdale, so I looked in my cupboards to see what I had on hand. So these Applesauce Raisin Bars were born… RECIPE Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 1/3 c brown sugar 2 eggs 2 cups applesauce 2 cups […]
Pork Saffron Stir-Fry
Today was a beautiful day and when dinnertime arrived, I wanted something quick and healthy, so a stir-fry sounded perfect. First, I prepared a packet of yellow saffron rice, but instead of just boiling it, I placed the dry rice and seasonings in a saucepan and added a tablespoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and […]
Cinnamon Sugar Pie Treats
When I’m looking for a decadent snack to serve to our little grand kids, I sometimes make a sweet treat I remember fondly from my childhood. When my Grandma Grady was in her 90’s, she spent the summer months with us on our farm. And while my mother went to her job at the post […]
Grilled Pork Loins with Horseradish Cream Sauce
Many people ask me how I prepare boneless pork loins for our tailgate parties…so here are the steps… First…12-24 hours before you want to eat it…thaw pork loins if frozen, and DRY THOROUGHLY with lots of paper towels! (This helps to keep the meat from “steaming” instead of roasting when grilled.) After […]
Four Ingredient Coconut Pie
OK…So just call me “Doubting Thomas”…but when I read a recipe in that awesome book “The Four Ingredient Cookbook”…I doubted…OK? http://fouringredientcookbook.com/ In fact…I doubted SO MUCH that I stopped making the pie-right in the middle of preparation, and I made up ANOTHER version of my own, just so I wouldn’t “waste” the FOUR ingredients I […]
Eggs Benedict Casserole with Oven Baked Hashbrowns
Last night, my granddaughter helped me mix up a make-ahead home version of Eggs Benedict….in casserole form! She was my only kitchen helper last night since my other grandgirls took a special trip with their Mommy and Daddy to watch Hawkeye Volleyball. (It was a homecoming for their Mommy since she played volleyball […]
Savory Shepherd’s Pie
When the weather gets cold…it’s time for COMFORT FOOD. And I had no idea my Shepherd’s Pie recipe was NOT on my blog. If I’ve verbally given you the recipe before..you may see several changes. As you will remember, I often cook by “feel” and not by recipes…so my ingredients and method may not be […]
Chicken Cordon Bleu
I’m afraid I’m falling into a cooking “rut” so I’m trying to break out of my usual meal rotation. And the other night I realized I had all of the ingredients (almost) to make Chicken Cordon Bleu…so here is my take on that classic dish. First…I pounded out the chicken breasts into thin pieces […]
Zuppa Toscana
Here is MY version of that yummy sausage and kale soup served at that famous Italian restaurant chain. (I added several ingredients to a “copy cat ” recipe I found online.) MEEMAW’S VERSION of “ZUPPA TOSCANA” 5 Mild Italian sausages (removed from the casings) 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin olive oil 1 large onion, finely diced […]