Don’t ask me how this great appetizer got it’s name…but give them a try. The sweetness of the prune and the saltiness from the bacon and the cheese is a GREAT combination! The amount of ingredients is determined by how many guests you are serving. I would allow at least three per person. (FYI…if you substitute dried […]
Penne Pasta With Sausage, Asparagus, & Mushrooms
As most of you know, I cook by “feel” and “taste”…NOT by following recipes! So when people ask for one of my invented recipes I have to figure out the measurements…or as close as I can make them. And this Penne Pasta dish is certainly one of those dishes! I hope you try this dish…The […]
Potato Leek Soup
I’m FINALLY adding the great soup recipe Nick served at their Christmas dinner party last year! (I must admit I misplaced the copy he gave me, and I just found it as I was searching for something else the other day!) It’s a great recipe, so give it a try. (Thanks to Nick for sharing […]
Cheeseburger Chowder
With Hawkeye tailgating season fast approaching, I thought I would share some of our favorite tailgate recipes. ENJOY…and GO HAWKS! CHEESEBURGER CHOWDER 2-3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Any cooking oil will work) 1 1/2 lb ground beef 1 onion-diced 1 green pepper-diced 1 to 4 cloves of garlic-minced (to taste) 1 lg (at least […]