Category Archives: Accompaniments

A Light Luncheon

I had a friend over for lunch to celebrate both of our birthdays. I made a light lunch so we could enjoy dessert. Hey, it’s a birthday celebration after all. I made this delicious Wild Rice Salad with Smoked Chicken … Continue reading

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Pickling

Now is the time to pickle.  Produce is at its’ best at the market and the prices are low.  Pickling is a synch and fun to do.  Pickling consists of combining vinegar and sugar along with spices and herbs.  You … Continue reading

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A Simple Light Dinner For A Spring Evening

What could be better than a simple light dinner now that the weather is starting to get warmer? Many of us are using our verandas to relax and enjoy the beautiful weather and to partake in our evening meal. Much … Continue reading

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Corned Beef and Cabbage Refresher Course

I will be cooking my traditional Oven Braised Corned Beef with Irish Beer and Irish Whiskey on Tuesday along with the best Irish Soda Bread ever and if you click on the links you will go directly to the recipes. I am going to cook … Continue reading

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Lobster Fest 2015

March is almost here and, for me, March is Lobster Fest Month. I’m not quite sure how this came about but I’m going to guess that it’s because my sister’s birthday is in March and she is the quintessential lobster … Continue reading

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Granola – Good And Good For You

Most mornings my day begins with a 4 or 5 mile walk along the New River in Fort Lauderdale followed by a hearty brunch of Low Fat Yogurt, Fresh Fruit and my Homemade Granola. My Granola is pure and simple; … Continue reading

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Tortilla Soup

I promised you this recipe and here it is. I’ve eaten plenty of Tortilla Soup and loved them all. I took what I liked about each and made my own original recipe. One thing for certain is that a soup … Continue reading

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Not So Traditional Lasagne

Lasagne is one of my absolute favorite Italian dishes. My Mother would make this delicious layered dish for special occasions and for all of my years of cooking I made it exactly like her original recipe. Her layers consisted of … Continue reading

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New Year’s Eve Casual Dinner – Pulled Pork Soft Tacos

Here is a great menu for a casual New Year’s Eve Party. What’s so great about this menu is that I can make all of the accompaniments the day before and cook the roast on the day of the party.  … Continue reading

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French Bistro Christmas Dinner

  I have been dreaming of Paris lately and, even though we can’t be in our most favorite place on earth for the Holiday, I am going to bring Paris to our home for Christmas by serving a French Bistro … Continue reading

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