Food & Drink

Another quick and easy meal that is sure to impress your family and friends. Serve with sliced tomatoes and orzo. Be sure to drizzle plenty of sauce over the pasta.

A quick and tasty meal served over rice is perfect for those super busy days when you don’t want to spend a lot of time over the stove. Be sure …

You deserve a break after a tough week on the job, plus cooking and cleaning. Treat yourself to some old-fashioned goodness with a little comfort food. Here’s a menu that …

Everybody seemingly enjoys the indulgent flavor that beef jerky brings. It is among the favorite treats of many people nowadays, seemingly enjoyed by everyone, regardless of age bracket and demographics.

We joined our good friends Jane and Mike for dinner at the Cavalier Inn http://www.cavalierinn.net/index.html in North Hammond, Indiana the other night. Best Polish food anywhere! Everything is homemade and …

As a woman of a certain age I’ve finally come to enjoy fish. This was no easy transition, believe me. We’re talking years of cringing or clamping my nose. The …

My niece, that’s the young pretty woman in this picture, has a wonderful kitchen with plenty of light, counter space, and a large island that holds her cook top. It’s …

Omelets are delicious for breakfast with croissants, jam, sausage and perhaps a mimosa on special occasions. Dress them up with French bread, butter, fruit salad, and iced tea for a …

Make Sunday morning special with this delicious and easy make-ahead meal. Serve with mini croissants or French bread, butter and jelly. Hash browns and fruit salad are nice accompaniments. Mimosas …

One food I always had trouble cooking was pork chops. They usually tasted good, but they never failed to be tougher than the soles of my shoes. After years of …

Now that spring is officially here and the holidays are over, I’m in serious cooking for two mode and loving every second. These three recipes are easily increased for a …

The Mandarin noodle recipe that we will discuss today is close to my heart because I learned it from my grandmother a couple of years ago. I am a great …

Our family celebrates Easter with a mountain of appetizers, a great meal, and lots of laughter. We usually have twenty-one for a sit-down dinner and each family brings a contribution …

This is one of our favorite dishes to prepare and eat. This recipe easily serves 4 and the leftovers are amazing out of the microwave or oven.

If you remember, I have a rough time cooking pork chops that aren’t tougher than the soles of my shoes. Marinated pork chops braised in white wine was my first …

Grilling is a fun way of preparing food which helps prevent a lot of health problems. It’s a method of cooking that is gaining popularity nowadays around the globe.

This week we have a menu geared for outdoor cooking and it also works great indoors.

Winter’s here and our weathermen vow it will be a bad one. I’m digging out turtlenecks and checking mittens for mates. The good thing is I can use the oven …

Whenever you search “polenta recipe” in your browser, numerous sites comes out.

Christmas is the crowning jewel of the Italian feast of Natale, a three day festive celebration held over Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

When it comes to delicious and healthy foods, homemade granola is king. Granola is not only a delicious and practical food that can be eaten as breakfast or as a …

Dubai is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world, and this shows not only through the different nationalities of people who call the city their home, but through …

Fall is on the way and the kitchen is finally cool enough to do some serious cooking. So tie on your aprons and let’s get cooking!

Easy dinner that only takes minutes and will allow you to still enjoy a scrumptious meal.

When my workload is heavy, I want a dinner that is easy and trouble free. This menu fills that criteria, but it tastes like I’ve slaved over the stove for …

Summer meals should be light, fun, and as little fuss as possible.  I want something so easy for that it practically cooks itself. And here it is;

This dish may seem like a lot of work, but it really isn’t. Besides, you will love the beautiful blend of flavors. This recipe serves 2, maybe 3, people. Double …

This lighter menu is great in hot weather, but wonderful any time of the year.

A perfect recipe for a romantic dinner that gives you delicious leftovers. Don’t worry about alcohol content. It cooks away, leaving behind a rich taste to enhance the meat.

Studs and I plant a small vegetable every year. Peppers, broccoli, beans, and whatever else appeals to our taste buds. September is exciting because that’s when the peppers, (red, yellow, …

I learned how to prepare this dish from a very talented chef who oversaw the kitchen of the Hotel Kobenzl just outside Salzburg, Austria. Ingredient amounts are up to you. …

This week we have another fast and easy dinner. Add tossed salad and crisp white wine like a Riesling for a wonderful meal.

The History – Not much history here, except to say that this is a staple of our often frugal Februaries. This cheap and hearty supper was born out of a long …

The History – I’ve attributed this recipe to Ash from Slide, but it’s a little generous give him all the credit. Anyone who’s read Slide will be familiar with Maggie, Pete’s …

Every cook has more to do over the holidays than prepare extravagant meals on a nightly basis. Here’s a menu to ease some of that burden.

Now that it’s official winter, our Midwest weather is colder every day. Below is a tasty menu that’s easy and deliciously satisfying. It serves 8 so cut back the amounts …

After the holiday it’s nice to return to normal with a simpler meal. So we’re doing easy because I’m tired!

A delicious meal that is perfect for the family or company. Add a dry red wine for a more festive dinner.

This is an easy dinner for a busy work night that tastes great and is a nice change from the norm.

This is an easy dish and it won’t break the bank.

Studs and I have served this meal many times to family and friends.

Do you like to cook without specific measurements? Or are you a hard and fast type cook?.

Sunday brunch is a treat we don’t often give ourselves.

Summer is a busy time with family, picnics, sports, gardening, and so much more.

This is time of year to be outside, enjoying the beautiful weather, and dining al fresco.

Here is a wonderful summer dinner for two. This chicken salad recipe originated with my longtime friend Ann.

This is really Studs recipe, but I hijacked it for you all

This dinner takes a little extra time, but is well worth the work.

Summer is a busy time with family, picnics, sports, gardening, and so much more.

Time for a lighter Italian dinner that’s good in any season

Let’s go Italian with a fast and easy menu perfect for busy weekends.

This week’s recipe is Shepherd’s Pie

I’ve never been a big fan of fish, especially salmon. But Studs could live on fish

Greeting card manufacturers have decided Valentine’s Day is the most romantic holiday of the year. Okay, I’ll almost give them that, but there are 364 other days that shouldn’t be …

Baked salmon steaks are a delightful taste treat. Add your favorite green vegetable, rice, and a cool white wine like a Pinot Grigio for a delicious and quick dinner.

A taste of Austria is what we have with this easy and flavorful dinner.

January is National Soup Month here in the USA. Good thing because most of my country is freezing right now. Here are two soups that make a perfect start for …