A simple bloody mary mix made from tomato paste.Bloody Marys make a great drink for 6 AM kickoff on gameday Saturdays. However, the bottled mixes can be (...)
A ridiculously spicy and simple hot sauce made from habanero peppers.I love habaneros. Yeah, they are crazy spicy and I can't take a whole lot of heat from (...)
An Asian themed slaw made with cabbage, daikon, and carrot mixed with an Asian-style vinaigrette. A great accompaniment to an Asian Pork Burger or any burger. (...)
Prime rib roast with baked potatoes and cauliflower
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A juicy and tender beef rib roast served with a baked potato, cauliflower, and Au jus. The perfect anniversary dinner.My husband surprised me, for our (...)
Veal scallopini with tomatoes mushrooms and spinach in white wine sauce
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Thin veal cutlets served with tomatoes, mushrooms, and spinach in a white wine sauce.I've never cooked veal scallopini before. I don't seek out veal to buy, (...)
A round-up of 10 of my favorite cakes, shared on Great Idea Thursdays link party, that I would love to have as my birthday cake.I don't think anyone should (...)
A couple of weeks ago I was boiling some brats, in beer, to thaw them before I put them on the grill. The boiling beer made the whole house smell like fresh (...)
Lamb shanks with mushrooms and onions in red wine sauce
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Lamb shanks cooked until tender with mushrooms and onions in a red wine sauce. A simple entree that will impress.My husband loves lamb. I had never had lamb (...)
A bold and spicy soup with hot Portuguese sausage and healthy lentils.Lentils are powerful little legumes. They are packed with protein and fiber while being (...)
A simple chicken stir fry with a bite, from fresh ginger.Store bought rotisserie chicken is awesome. It's cheaper (at least here) than buying raw chicken and (...)
Spicy and pungent horseradish mixed with beef bullion and sour cream for a delicious chip dip.My closest grocery store sells sour cream in 16 oz containers. I (...)
A meaty chili made with ground beef, beans and a mixed pepper puree.Cool rainy days are great for chili. We had a little cold front here in Honolulu a few (...)
Making ricotta cheese at home is simply delicious and uses very few ingredients. It's much easier than you might think.I came across this recipe on pintrest. (...)
Slow cooked veal chuck roast with sweet onions and a mushroom gravy.This is my very first veal roast. Some friends were moving and cleaning out their freezer (...)
A creamy pudding made with leftover rice, milk, sugar, and raisins.We have a lot of meals that include rice in my house. I frequently make stir fries and (...)
Corn tortillas rolled with chicken and cheese then smothered and baked in a chili sauce.What to do with a collection of hot sauce packets from Taco Bell? Make (...)
Roasted chicken in a spicy and creamy tomato sauce. A great use for leftover rotisserie chicken.My husband called to warn me he was bringing home a rotisserie (...)
A creamy dipping sauce with plenty of garlic flavor and a little spice made with high protein, plain, non-fat Chobani Greek yogurt instead of oil or (...)
A filling breakfast pie made with eggs, bacon, and cheese. This delicious, typically, breakfast or brunch item also makes a fine dinner.I am so tired of seeing (...)
A delicious hickory smoked top round roast seasoned with common household spices.Today my husband brought home a top round roast (labeled as London Broil) that (...)
Baked potatoes are a simple and tasty side to any meal. They can even be a great meal all on there own.I wasn't a big fan of baked potatoes. When I had them I (...)
A delicious and simple sauce made with white wine and butter. Used to flavor pastas and many other dishes.*picture courtesy of Pixaby.com (free images)If you (...)
A spicy chili made with ground turkey, beans, and chili pepper sauce. Using a tried and true recipe.It's that time of year again. Winter is the perfect time (...)
A delicious, creamy chowder with smoked salmon and other, common, ingredients. Perfect for a cold, rainy day.Living in Hawaii is great. All of the warm, sunny (...)
