Mise En Place- Basic Beginnings
Mise en place, pronounced (MEEZ ahn plas), is a French culinary term meaning “everything in its place.” A simple way to gather ingredients before you begin to make a recipe. It is the practice of preparing and organizing all ingredients and…
Great Mini Cheesecakes
Whatever the holiday or weather, cheesecake seems to work. And mini cheesecakes provide the opportunity for you to prepare the exact number needed when you have feet under your table for a gathering. When I discovered how easy these were,…
Back To School Pencil Cookies
Beginning the school year is difficult for everyone. The financial and emotional burden for parents for school supplies, clothing and getting kids ready to start school on the right foot is daunting. Kids have their own set of getting ready.…
Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread
When zucchini season is in full swing, creativity on what to do with it all abounds. A few days ago a friend whose garden was overflowing with zucchini, shared part of the bounty with us. Into the food processor it…
Let’s Make Canned Diced Tomatoes
I don’t know about you, but I reach for canned diced tomatoes throughout the year. They are added to soups, chili, casseroles and so many dishes that filling my pantry with home grown canned diced tomatoes is on my agenda…
Grilled Dill Ahi Tuna Steaks
I don’t know if you like fresh or frozen ahi tuna steaks…but, when I found a recipe that inspired this one? It has been added to the favorites list. There are many who request this recipe for grilled dill ahi…
Who Knew Homemade Ketchup Was AMAZING?!
Have you ever made or had homemade ketchup? Home canned homemade ketchup that is so amazing you won't believe it!
Favorite Summer Salads
With all of the fresh produce coming in, I don’t know about you, but it’s full on salad season here. With always a few more feet under my table, making wise use of that produce in abundant summer salads makes…
Let’s Plan a Favorite Fourth of July Menu
Do you have large family celebrations that need a favorite fourth of July menu? I’m raising my hand here. We will celebrate with kids and grands this year and I am so ready to bring out all of the favorites.…
Let’s Make an Easy Homemade Blackberry Jam
What’s your favorite jam? for me? Blackberry jam, hands down. Now, apple jam, peach jam, pineapple jalapeno jam, and carrot cake jam are right there among the favorites. But, today? While you can still find a few blackberries at a…
