Happy National Zucchini Day!! I have no idea why we celebrate zucchini on a specific day, but regardless, I thought it would be a perfect time to share my favorite zucchini recipe! So whether you’re tired of making zucchini bread from your garden’s bounty, or you’re looking for an inexpensive meal that doesn’t require meat…then … Continue reading
Category Archives: American / Homecooking
Good Ole’ American Apple Pie
I’m no baker. I’ll start with that…baking does not come as naturally to me as cooking. And yes! There is a difference. Cooking is more flexible; you can change it up as you go, but baking… not so much. It is a science, and if something is measured wrong it can be a complete disaster. … Continue reading
Ham and Cheese Quiche
So a good friend of mine remembered eating this at my house a few years ago, and asked me if I still had the recipe. Lucky for her, I do. I used to make it all the time when my firstborn had graduated to real food from baby food. It was a recipe I modified … Continue reading
Easy Beef Pot Roast
December is a crazy month with lots of shopping to do and events to attend. It is a very stressful time for many people, and that is a wonderful reason to pull out your slow cooker! If you have the luxury of having a personal chef, then ignore this post… because the closest thing I … Continue reading
La Madeleine’s Tomato Basil Soup
This is the recipe of all tomato soup recipes. Sure, most of us probably grew up on Campbell’s tomato soup; I know I sure did. But somewhere along the way, tomato soup decided to grow up, and this is the adult version that I have now welcomed into my life. Campbell’s is now a distant … Continue reading
Apple Tuna Salad
It has been quite a while since I last posted. I have no excuse for not posting much over the summer except for that it was the usual “lazy, hazy, crazy” days of summer. But before I get that Nat King Cole song stuck in your head, I have to say that I am enjoying … Continue reading
Cilantro Split Pea Soup
Behold, the beauty of the often misunderstood split pea. There is something about dried peas that scares many people. Perhaps it’s the green, or maybe it’s the word pea. I myself was always hesitant to try the little legume growing up because I saw the aversion of so many other people. Then one day, I … Continue reading
Black Bean Soup
Black Bean Soup is the perfect dish for Halloween, but this dish would be perfect any time during the Fall. With the smokiness of the bacon and the undertones of beer, this is a great comfort dish that will keep you feeling full and satisfied. I made some modifications to Dave Lieberman’s recipe, and this … Continue reading
White Bean and Chicken Chili: Celebrating Life
In Memory of Specialist Christopher D. Horton: Part 2 Yesterday, I spoke of my husband’s cousin who was killed in Afghanistan last year in September. His death unfortunately also came just a few weeks before his 27th birthday. How saddening it is when someone loses their life at such a young age, but especially so … Continue reading