On those days that you want a satisfying meal that will warm your soul, this one surely fits the bill. It combines several ingredients that play very well together. A lean pork tenderloin takes center stage spiked with apple slices with a velvety apple jus on top. Served alongside is a robust cabbage dish enhanced with the flavor of bacon. So on our menu for today … Read more Comfort Food to Warm your Soul
When it comes to desserts, I don’t have a big sweet tooth. However, one of the things I do love is bread pudding. What’s also really nice about it, is that it doesn’t need to be made only as a sweet dish. A savory bread pudding is also a terrific idea as in this version with Butternut Squash, Leeks and Prosciutto! Super simple and easily adaptable … Read more A New Idea for your Butternut Squash!
Thanksgiving is my favorite food holiday. Many families rely on tradition for their meal, recreating favorites year after year. But sometimes, you like to get creative with at least a dish or two and add something new. Even a new twist to an old favorite can be fun. Here are some great tips and recipe ideas from my collection to get you started: 5 Tips for … Read more Updated Dishes for your Thanksgiving Feast!
A nice rainy day in California requires a warm home-cooked meal, especially on a Sunday night! With the afternoon ahead, I decided to marinate some chicken thighs for a Chicken & Sweet Potato Tagine. My recipe is for a Moroccan style chicken marinated with an herb mixture of cumin, cardamom, ginger and a hint of saffron. If you’re feeling daring, you can toast & grind … Read more Sunday Supper
There’s usually only two of us in the house at dinner, unless I have invited guests to join. That makes it a bit difficult for some of the recipes I make. Especially when cooking a pork tenderloin that comes two to a pack. In an effort not to waste anything and making the rest of my weeks’ meals quite simple, I re-invented my leftover pork … Read more Two Great Meals to make with your Leftover Pork Tenderloin
It is so much fun to find new ways to add more vegetables to your diet. The American Heart Association states that for a 2,000 calorie diet, you should be eating 4-5 servings of vegetables per day. That may seem like a lot, but it’s really easy to incorporate more vegetables into your menu by adjusting ingredients just a bit. One fun way is to eat … Read more If you liked Tater Tots, you will Really Love Zucchini Tots!
The other white meat…that’s what they call it these days. What a conundrum it is though. Pork that is juicy and tender is succulent and tasty. But how many times have you either prepared or been served pork that is dry and tasteless? Well thanks to some new safety cooking guidelines and proper techniques, pork no longer has to be overcooked and unappetizing! On … Read more You Never have to eat Overcooked Pork Again!
I’m not much on breakfast meals these days but I do love vegetable pancakes. Some of my favorites are made with potatoes, squash or zucchini. I also love pancakes made with corn. They are very versatile, as you can make them sweet and serve them for brunch topped with powdered sugar or savory and serve them as a starter or a side dish with your meal. … Read more Go Asian with these Thai Style Corn Fritters!
Wow! Talley Farms grows the most amazing Green Bell Peppers. They are large, vibrant green specimens that taste so bright and fresh, they’re not like any other green bell peppers I’ve ever eaten! Their perfect size and shape makes them a spectacular condiment for stuffing. But there are other cool ways you can use them as well, such as this incredible Peperonata recipe that I … Read more Great New Ideas for Talley’s Bell Pepper Season!
Do you have a produce drawer filled with veggies and not a clue what to do with them? Don’t fret – I’ve come to the rescue! We were planning to head out of town and I didn’t want to leave my wonderful vegetables to rot in our absence. With an invite to a neighborhood party on our agenda, I knew just what to do. A … Read more The Simpler you Make it, the Better it Gets!
