Chicken, Sausage and Sweet Potatoes I'm not sure why but my Mother called this Jambroth. I have no idea where that name or the recipe came from. I searched the internet and was unable to find a different name, so we still call it Jambroth instead of Chicken, Sausage and Sweet Potatoes. It is basically…
Roasted Seasonal Vegetables It's Autumn and everyone turns to comfort foods like soups and stews. Just don't forget the veggies! The one thing I like to make in the fall is Roasted Seasonal Vegetables. It's so easy make and a perfect side dish to any meal. I typically use root vegetables like potatoes, sweet potatoes,…
Sweet and Sour Cabbage Soup I first had this Sweet and Sour Cabbage soup at a restaurant in Illinois back in the 90’s. I was there with friends and we all loved it. I tried making it at home but it never came out same. So I called the restaurant and asked to speak with…
Sweet Cucumber Salad This is another quick side salad recipe. This Sweet Cucumber Salad is a perfect side dish for any BBQ or party. It is quick and easy to make. For this recipe, you can peel the cucumbers or leave the skins on, just wash them first. I tend to score them with a…
Apple Spice Cake I was looking for my Mother's Spice Cake recipe and unfortunately it has been lost. So I took my Aunt Hattie's Applesauce Cake recipe from 1949 and made some modification to it, basically adding what I remember from my Mother Spice Cake recipe. The outcome, an Apple Spice Cake that is moist…
Crock Pot Moussaka So this is what happens when you move and can't find your large casserole dishes. Easy solution, just pull out the crock pot. This version of Crock Pot Moussaka definitely worked and still tasted delicious as if it were cooked in the oven. I just didn't get the nice presentation when you…
Garlic Chicken Soup It was 86 degrees last week and today it's 46 degrees. Welcome back cold weather! I moved to a state where nothing really freezes and I'm convinced that the germs that are out there never really die off. With Covid-19, I like to get a little extra garlic in my system, so…
Pearl Couscous My Pearl Couscous recipe a quick and easy dish that packs a lot of flavor. In a large pan, bring salted water to a boil. Add the pearl couscous, olive oil and chicken soup base. Do NOT use any flavor packet that may come with the couscous. You want to start with plain…
Gourmet Beef Noodle Casserole I received this Gourmet Beef Noodle Casserole recipe from my Aunt Carol. After doing a little research, I think it may have been a Gooseberry Patch recipe, but I believe that recipe used the wide egg noodles. We changed it to Spaetzles and I use different amounts on some of the…
Moroccan Chili Everyone has a recipe for Chili. However, I guarantee, you won't have this one. Ground beef, ground chicken, canned tomatoes, beef broth, celery, onions, peppers, spices, and a secret ingredient. I developed this recipe the night before I moved back to Chicago from Wisconsin. I was basically throwing in what I had left…
Baked Apples I know it isn't fall, but it is still a little chilly here even though Spring has started. It has been in the mid-40s, plus cold and rainy. All I wanted to eat was something warm. Baked Apples are perfect to have something light and healthy, but warm and comforting. This is a…
Sausage Roll I have been trying to get creative and using what I have on hand admist the Covid-19 stay at home restrictions. Plus I am trying to clean out the freezer for some other options to purchase. I had a package of puff pastry, some pork breakfast sausage and ground pork in the freezer…
Reuben Egg Rolls Why make a traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage for St Patrick's Day, when you can make quick and easy Reuben Egg Rolls. There is a Irish Pub near me that has Reuben Egg Rolls as an appetizer. These are so easy to make, that I decided to do it myself. First, you…
Shrimp and Cheesy Grits A classic Southern dish, just in time to celebrate Mardi Gras! I was surprised to learn that Shrimp and Cheesy Grits is considered a breakfast dish. Personally, I would have this dish for lunch or dinner. I know I always say this, but this dish is a quick 30-35 minute meal…
Vegetable Soup Yes, another soup! I do enjoy soups in the winter and nothing is better than a hearty Vegetable Soup to comfort the soul. Made with plenty of fresh vegetables, this Vegetable Soup is sure to become a family favorite. It's light, delicious and easy to make. The hardest part is chopping the vegetables…
