I made a frittata for supper. And I used the Vine app to record it. Here's how it's done, just click on image to play: https://vine.co/v/hqndYXgvaHE/embed/simple//platform.vine.co/static/scripts/embed.js Then there's the cooking method: https://vine.co/v/hqnQM9rTva2/embed/simple//platform.vine.co/static/scripts/embed.js What? You want instructions? Why weren't you paying attention? Okay then, for those of you not paying attention. 4 eggs beaten with 3 … Continue reading Making a Fritatta – super quick and inexpensive supper.
Liver With Caramelized Onions And Red Wine Sauce – I Promise It’s Good
If you like liver and onions, you're going to love this. If you've been subjected to bad liver and onions, I might be able to change your mind about them. Interesting note: during our first conversation my husband and I discovered that we both love Star Trek, We were also both big fans of the … Continue reading Liver With Caramelized Onions And Red Wine Sauce – I Promise It’s Good
Swiss Steak Reconsidered
My husband told me didn't like Swiss Steak. I explained that it was because he'd never had my Swiss Steak. Me, I love the stuff. Well, I love it when it's made right. If you don't like it, it could be because you've had the kind that's basically a tough hamburger patty with some tomato … Continue reading Swiss Steak Reconsidered
5 ingredient, 15 minute Cranberry Cherry Sauce
I have nothing against the stuff in the can. It tastes fine. I love its little ridges and the plopping sound it makes when it is released from the can onto its decorative plate. But I also love this sweet/tart homemade version with dried cherries. It only has 5 ingredients and takes very little time and … Continue reading 5 ingredient, 15 minute Cranberry Cherry Sauce
Quick Thanksgiving Day tip
If you have friends or family with allergies coming to Thanksgiving, make a little placecard that lets people know if something contains nuts or seafood or anything that might make them ill. You could even be kind to vegetarians. There are templates for palcecards available free many places on line. And it might save you … Continue reading Quick Thanksgiving Day tip
Murderous time traveling robot chefs or where ideas come from
November is National Novel Writing Month. According to their website, "National Novel Writing Month is a fun, seat-of-your-pants approach to novel writing. Participants begin writing on November 1. The goal is to write a 50,000-word (approximately 175-page) novel by 11:59:59 PM on November 30."And after participating for the past five years, I can verify it … Continue reading Murderous time traveling robot chefs or where ideas come from
Salmon crisps with capers – quick & easy appetizer
These are salmon crisps with sour cream & capers. Each one is a bite of salty goodness. You can make fifty of them in approximately fifteen minutes and they stretch a small bag of potato chips into enough for a few dozen people. You'll need a bag of good kettle chips. I used plain, but salt … Continue reading Salmon crisps with capers – quick & easy appetizer
Chili Con Carne – quick, easy & versatile
One of my culinary pride & joys is my evolving recipe for chili con carne. This is the most up-to-date version. It's tasty and it all comes together in about 15 minutes. You can make this with any kind of meat that pleases you. I most often make it with ground chuck, but ground turkey … Continue reading Chili Con Carne – quick, easy & versatile
Mexican beef – meltingly tender & perfect for tacos
I first tasted perfectly tender taco filling at Toledo's oldest Mexican restaurant El Tipico many years ago. I got my first inkling on how to make it from reading Ricky Bayless' "Rick & Lanie's Excellent Adventures." His recipe called for cooking stew meat for about an hour. I took it a step further and used … Continue reading Mexican beef – meltingly tender & perfect for tacos
Five life lessons I’ve learned so far.
1. The only sure way to get invited to cool parties is to be the person throwing them. 2. It is never too much trouble to bake someone a birthday cake. It is also never too much trouble to pull an elaborate prank on those you love.3. If you cook, plant an herb garden. You … Continue reading Five life lessons I’ve learned so far.