Saturday, January 31, 2015

Meat And Poultry - Irish Chicken And Dumplings

Here's a cozy dish to comfort on a dark and stormy night. A creamy, fragrant stew of chicken, celery, onions, carrots, peas and potatoes plays host to biscuit dough, dropped by the spoonful into the boiling hot liquid. Simmer until the dumplings are done.

Thursday, January 29, 2015

Seafood - Asian Salmon

Wild salmon is marinated and baked in an Asian inspired soy and sesame sauce.

Side Dish - Charlines Sweet Potato Casserole

A great sweet potato casserole recipe -- my children insist on this every holiday! Lots of miniature marshmallows, coconut and pecans make this an extra special and yummy Thanksgiving delight. Use fresh or canned sweet potatoes. Prepare the topping while the casserole is baking.

Lighter Than Eggnog: Drambuie White Nail Cocktail

Lighter Than Eggnog: Drambuie White Nail Cocktail

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Cheese - Overnight Ham And Cheese Omelet

Layers of ham, eggs, cheese, and spices marinate overnight and are then baked the next morning for an easy omelet casserole. It is perfect for special occasions or Sunday brunch.

Monday, January 26, 2015

Herbs And Spices - Hearty Turkey Soup With Parsley Dumplings 2

This is a yummy variation of that traditional use of the leftover turkey.

Pasta - Dads Asian Slaw

Bagged coleslaw mix is combined with crunchy dry ramen noodles, sunflower seeds, almonds, green onions, and a simple sweet vinaigrette for a tasty Asian-inspired coleslaw.

Sunday, January 25, 2015

Bbq Grilling - Cornell Chicken

Dr. Baker's moist, flavorful Cornell Chicken remains a favorite after more than fifty years.

Saturday, January 24, 2015

Side Dish - Mango Pineapple Chutney

The sweetness of mango, pineapple and red pepper is given a zing from fresh ginger and a kick from hot chile pepper. Serve this chutney with grilled chicken or seafood for an exciting burst of flavor!

Soups Stews And Chili - Quick And Easy Black Bean Soup

All you need is a couple cans of beans, an onion, some bacon, and spices to whip up this simple but delicious soup.

Friday, January 23, 2015

Meat And Poultry - The Best Meatballs

Meatballs made with ground beef, veal and pork, with garlic and Romano cheese. Finish cooking in your favorite marinara sauce.

Thursday, January 22, 2015

Fruits And Vegetables - Breakfast Prune Spice Cake

Chopped prunes add moistness to this spiced breakfast cake. This cake was a favorite of mine as a child - probably because it meant I could have cake for breakfast!

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Side Dish - Grandma Sophies Smashed Potato Salad

Part of the goodness of these fork-smashed potatoes is their simplicity. Warm potatoes get the fork treatment, as they're smashed up with eggs, dill pickles, mayo, and salt.

Breakfast And Brunch - Irish Shortbread Wheat Free Edition

A spin on a traditional favorite, this recipe combines corn and rye flours along with butter and deep brown sugar to make a deliciously toasty, exceptionally comforting shortbread. The darker the sugar, the more rich it seems to taste.

Monday, January 19, 2015

Meat And Poultry - Grilled Venison Backstrap

Tender chunks of venison are marinated twice, and wrapped in thick bacon before being grilled until crispy on the outside. A venison version of Filet Mignon. This is a heavenly use of the best part of a deer. For the BBQ sauce, I prefer hickory flavored.