Recipes

This is a simple and easy to make dessert and it is especially good in the summer. If you do not appreciate one or another of the fruits, you can always substitute to your tastes. If you use m… Read moreAmbrosia Salad

Having guests over the holidays and you want something a little bit different for dessert? Pies sometimes seem so common and many are hard to make or take too long to prepare. I have a simple … Read moreApple Bistro Tart

One Saturday morning while I was eating breakfast and wondering what I would make for dinner I turned on the television and, lo and behold, I found my answer. This is my version of a Cook’s Co… Read moreApple Cider Chicken

While reading the paper the other day I saw that the apple crop is starting to come in. It’s earlier than other years, but the quality of apples is much better. I present some apple desserts f… Read moreApple Pie in a Dish

You may not think you can grow much besides cacti and trees in SaddleBrooke but I want to tell you that we have citrus (lemon, lime, orange, kumquat), and this year we have apples, corn, squas… Read moreApple Sauce

As we close the holiday season, it always seems that I am looking for a new dessert. Many people are interested in finding something to take the place of cakes and pies. When I was growing up,… Read moreApple-Pear Crisp

Last year I attended many Weight Watchers meetings and I not only lost weight, but also learned a lot about healthy eating and have prepared many new recipes that will be helpful to all of us … Read moreAsian Beef Salad

Before it gets too hot to heat the oven and warm the kitchen you will love this recipe. My best friend says it is even better the second day and is a great do-ahead for a gathering or company.… Read moreBacardi Rum Cake

Before starting in the kitchen, any cook should know some baking basics. The following may bring to mind a long-forgotten essential ingredient to your success. These are just a few that came t… Read moreBaking Basics

There are times when you want a sweet treat, or you may be craving something chocolate. You wouldn’t want to make an entire batch of brownies or a whole cake (unless you have company coming). … Read moreBrownie for One

It’s that time of year for large gatherings of family, friends or both. We have Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Graduations and Unit parties. I was first introduced to this special recipe when my … Read moreBrunch for a Bunch

Here it is, almost time for bathing suits, shorts, capris. It can’t come too soon for me. I no longer like the cold weather and when it does get cool I enjoy cooking, baking and preparing good… Read moreCabbage Soup

My daughter came for a visit shortly after the New Year began and she had only one wish, “Please show me how to make Chicken Cacciatore.” Since I got the recipe from my mother, I was anxious t… Read moreChicken Cacciatore

Whenever we visited my sister in Pennsylvania, she would prepare the following dinner for us. Much of it can be prepared ahead of time and then placed in the oven prior to sitting down to eat.… Read moreChicken Divan

The other day I walked into the grocery store and what did I see? The best-looking peppers – large, shiny, obviously fresh, and multiple colors – green, red, orange, yellow. I started to think… Read moreChicken Stir Fry

It’s almost time for Cinco de Mayo, a grand celebration day. I always try to have something special that day, not only for the holiday it celebrates, but it is also my husband’s birthday. This… Read moreChili Verde

This winter is really cold and when this weather hits I think of soup or stews as comfort food. This recipe can be like a soup if you do not use too much seafood but it can be like a stew as y… Read moreCioppino

I remember the first time I tasted Lentil Soup. It was about 35-years ago, and I was on my first visit to the little mining town of Jerome. It was lunchtime and we went downstairs into a littl… Read moreCook's Corner

A friend who follows this cooking column suggested this recipe. It is easy and, I think, should be used before it gets too warm to heat the kitchen. I know you will enjoy this! Read moreCook's Corner

As I have on previous occasions, I looked through my copy of “The Lemon and Lime Cookbook” to see which recipe I enjoyed a lot and wanted to share with all of you. Rick Donker lived in Modesto… Read moreCooking with Lemon

Recently my daughter introduced me to the Housewives of Frederick County, Maryland. She lives in West Virginia, and she has become friends with some of these housewives. They have given author… Read moreCrab Melts

I have been cooking for over 50-years and I’m still searching for new recipes and trying different ideas based on old and new ones. Recently, while reading an old issue of Sunset Magazine, I s… Read moreCrab Salad Cups

When I was working (a long time ago) we exchanged recipes around the office and one of my co-workers shared the following with us. Of course, none of us had much time to bake, but now that we’… Read moreDump Cakes

The holiday season is coming to a close but we in SaddleBrooke are always celebrating something. It might be the girls coming over after a game of golf, or the card players are coming on an af… Read moreEasy Dips

Over the years I spent hours making homemade gifts for relatives and friends and felt real pride in giving holiday gifts that really meant something. One year I bought a loom and made potholde… Read moreHoliday Gift Giving

It’s Holiday time again. Do you have the same problem I do – what vegetables should I serve for dinner? Not everyone likes the same thing and I like to please everyone. I have chosen two of ou… Read moreHoliday Vegetables

Recently, while on a trip to California to see some family members, my husband had dinner at a special restaurant we used to frequent. He chose an item on the menu that was unknown to him and … Read moreJerusalem Chicken

My daughter loves to cook and, of course she learned a lot from watching and helping me as she grew up. Now we often exchange recipes and most recently she sent me this one that she got from a… Read moreLasagna Soup

Holiday time usually means tables full of great food and lively conversation. At the end of the meal, even though you may be feeling very full, a nice light dessert always hits the spot. Today… Read moreLemon Mousse

Some years ago, Low-Carb diets were all the rage. I must admit—I tried it, too. And it was successful for the time that I stuck to it. Then, I got the old sweet tooth again. And sweets are a n… Read moreLow-Carb Recipes

Until recently, I had never had a mango. While dining at a restaurant it was served with my salmon and I fell in love with the taste and texture. After doing some research I found that they or… Read moreMango Salsa

I was so out of ideas the other day; I did not know what to make for dinner. I looked through the pantry and the refrigerator to see what I could come up with. Several cans, spices and herbs b… Read moreMy Italian Goulash

Well, here we are again; it’s almost Thanksgiving and Holiday Season. Our friends and neighbors have returned to spend the winter with us and we may wish to have something to serve as a desser… Read morePecan Tarts

At this time of year during Halloween and Thanksgiving we notice fresh pumpkins in the stores and stands everywhere we go. The pumpkins are really nice for decorations, but then what do you do… Read morePumpkin Bread

It’s strawberry time! Have you noticed the abundance in the stores this year? They are extra-large, super red, naturally sweet and juicy. Strawberries are a member of the rose family and are t… Read moreStrawberry Parfait

When it’s summer and it’s so very hot outside, we tend not to want to bake anything so this month I am giving you some ideas for new salads. Not only are they cool to eat, but they are also go… Read moreSummer Salads

One of the “comfort” foods I enjoy the most is chili. I have tried many different recipes and some are okay, some are not my preference, but now I have found a Super Chili that I think will be… Read moreSuper Chili