Spinach most likely originated from Persia, or modern-day Iran. There are so many variations of Spinach Salad. Strawberry and Chèvre is a light spring salad, while a heavier winter salad is served with bacon and eggs.   When the Germans immigrated, they brought with them…

Unsweetened Coconut Milk and some Red Thai Curry Paste come together with shrimp to form the basis of this delicious Thai Curry Shrimp Soup. It is one of our “go to” entertaining soups!   For the most part, we tend to make dishes fairly mild,…

  We use the same dressing for this salad as our “Summer Salad” recipe, only changing out the berries for goat cheese and pine nuts for a heartier fall salad. Makes 2 Individual Salads

We love this salad as a side with beef or lamb. Feta cheese varies in flavor and saltiness. Greek feta has more intensity than French feta, and both are delicious.   I love many of Ina Garten, The Barefoot Contessa's recipes and have adapted many…

  If you aren’t sure what to do with the last couple cups of roasted turkey or chicken, try this Mexican soup for a nice change. Chipotle peppers have a smoky flavor in addition to the heat. Store whatever you don’t use in a tightly…

This stock is delicious on its own or in any number of meals, including our usual New Year’s Eve Fondue with Broth. if you are under the weather it is perfect “feel better” soup. We make this stock with leftover roasted chicken or turkey carcass.…

Originally coleslaw was made by mixing cabbage with vinegar, butter and oil. With the invention of mayonnaise in the mid 1800’s, the creamy side dish we think of now came to be. It’s a fantastic side dish, perfect creamy crunch to a turkey meal or…

Pear season is in full swing and there are so many ways to enjoy them; whether as a snack on their own, in a salad, part of the cheese board or dessert.   Pears are one of the world's oldest cultivated fruit.  However, there is…

  Salads, Barbeques and summer just seem to go together. This is another family favorite. The addition of macadamia nuts instead of croutons makes it Gluten Free. Skip the Worcestershire if you don’t have Gluten Free.  Its really low carb. Adapted from A Matter of…

This is family comfort food at its best. A friend from University gave me this recipe decades ago, and it has been a staple for the entire family ever since. My mom always has some on hand in her freezer for the days you want…