Sometimes it pays to be running low on the usual veggies for dinner, because today I found myself with only a head of cabbage in the vegetable drawer…and no trip to the grocery store until tomorrow. So since I LOVE roasted vegetables…I checked my trusty Google App and found MANY recipes for roasted cabbage. So […]
Roasted Cauliflower Steaks
If you’ve never roasted cauliflower, you’re in for a taste treat. And the process could not be easier! Preheat the oven to 400 degrees… Simply remove the leaves from the stalk and LEAVE THE CORE ATTACHED. Then slice the head into “steaks”. Place on a cookie sheet that is lined with […]
Roasted Acorn Squash
Simple recipes are best…like my Roasted Acorn Squash. A perfect, easy autumn side dish! Cut squash in half…CAREFULLY! Scoop out seeds with a large spoon. Place cut side down in roasting pan and add about one inch of water. Bake at 350 degrees about 30 minutes, or until tender. […]
Corn on the Cob…Let Your Microwave Do All The Work!
If you’re looking for a fast and mess-free way to prepare corn on the cob…look no further! Simply peel the husks from the ears. Then wash each ear and brush the corn to remove all the pesky silk strands from each cob. Then place the still damp ears on a plate. Cover the plate loosely […]
A Typical Summer Dinner
My OLDER brother has informed me that by reading my blog he has determined that I consume entirely too many ‘BAR meals”. (He has ALWAYS tried to be the BOSS of me!) so I decided to share one of our typical weekday meals. So Tommy Lee…this one’s for YOU! We really DO […]
Chive Carrots
I’ve been asked why I didn’t share my recipe for the Chive Carrots I was preparing with Claire…so here goes! CHIVE CARROTS These carrots make a wonderful side dish. The orange carrots and the bright green herbs are a rainbow on your plate! 6-8 large carrots, peeled and ends removed. (Make as many as you […]
Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Balsamic, Bacon, and Honey
Don’t tell anybody…but I LOVE to experiment on unwary dinner guests! Especially when they are “foodie friends” like Cindy and Marty. And especially if they are willing to come out for dinner at our house when the actual air temperature is 9 degrees above zero! I decided to make a dish I’ve never made before, […]
Butternut Squash Ravioli with Sage Brown Butter Sauce
Autumn is the perfect time to make butternut squash ravioli. And it’s also the perfect season to entertain guests! When entertaining company, I love to try out new recipes, especially when I have such willing “victims” who seem to eat just about anything I cook! So imagine how much fun I had when I got to […]
Roasted Rainbow Vegetables
When you’re pressed for time, and still hungry for good food…try this! Roasted Veggies (All measurements are “Mishler-Style”(…aka whatever is in your refrig!) Open the refrigerator and storage cupboards. Pull out whatever fresh veggies you see. I cut into chunks: washed, unpeeled potato onion whole, peeled garlic cloves peeled carrots cut into […]
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 […]