An idea for a quick and easy chicken curry recipe with rice popped into my head last week. I had just posted a recipe for the egg curry I grew up with. I think some folks were skeptical. The truth is, egg curry has been around for a long, long time, and it’s pure comfort…
Egg Curry Make This It’s A Warm Hug On Your Plate
Egg curry? Is that even a thing? I wasn’t sure until I did some digging. (Yes, it is.) You might be skeptical but don’t be. Isn’t it funny what we remember from our childhood? Mom made this rice with curry for supper when her grocery money was real skinny. We had no idea how she…
Black Bean And Corn Salsa That Will Make You Famous
Bring this black bean and corn salsa to the next party. I guarantee you will get loads more invitations. No party can happen without you ever again. Seriously, it’s the best. Start with the upcoming Super Bowl. Everyone will face plant right in the bowl and devour it. No leftovers ever go home. Our daughter…
Creative Things You Can Make With Russet Potatoes
Russet potatoes are terrifically versatile. And few things top potatoes as comfort food. Raise your hand if you could use some comforting! There are so many delicious things to do with the humble spud. But first, I want to be sure you know how to make perfect baked potatoes with delicious crispy skin and a…
Beautiful Tender Pork Chops With Bourbon Cherry Sauce
Luckily, I found gorgeous, thick, meaty pork chops on sale! (Wow! Just $1.99 a pound!) I was on a hurried trip to the grocery store in hopes of finding something to make for a simple but special dinner for the two of us on New Year’s Eve. I perused the store for inspiration. When I…
How To Make The Best Ever Instant Pot Beef Stew
Surprise! Beef stew can be made weeknight-fast when you use my old standby, boneless beef short ribs. Your family will inhale it! I like to serve it over mashed potatoes in a pasta bowl because the gravy is so delicious you don’t want to miss a drop! The side of French-cut green beans adds color,…
How To Make Chocolate Peppermint Hurry Up Bars
Chocolate and peppermint are an unbeatable combination. The taste always says Christmas! I had some precious cooking-baking time with our granddaughter Baylie this week. She’s home from college. We made some fancy cookies. The recipes were from some of my favorite food bloggers and they turned out fantastic. Here’s the deal though. I’m just plain…
How To Make The Best Ever Turkey Turkey Tetrazzini
Turkey used two times in the title is not a typo. Because THIS turkey tetrazzini has so much rich turkey flavor there’s no other way to describe it. Turkey tetrazzini was one of my first cooking experiences. Even though I began cooking and baking when I could see over the stove, this was my very…
Comforting Corn Chowder With Russet Potatoes
Corn chowder is one of those things that makes me smile when I remember it. Our mom made it for supper when we were growing up, probably at the end of the groceries and the grocery budget for the week. We sure didn’t realize it. I just thought, yay! Corn chowder! In fact, some of…
A Light And Delicious Pistachio Dessert
Pistachio dessert was a huge thing in the 1970s when I was a young mom of two little girls. We simply couldn’t get enough of the tasty nuts! This dessert, unlike Nehru jackets and plaid polyester, has stood the test of time. It’s still a winner! The combination of a slightly salty Ritz cracker crust,…