Spaghetti alla Bolognese This Spaghetti alla Bolognese is one of the most requested meals by my husband. This is definitely a meal for a hungry man (or woman). It is hearty and full of delicious flavors and aromas. When you’re hungry, and I mean really, really hungry, few meals are quite as satisfying as a…
Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms
Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms Sometimes having a cocktail party with hearty appetizers (such as these Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms) is just more fun than having a formal sit down dinner. It frees the host up to walk around the room and enjoy the company. You just have to make sure that you have a few appetizers that are…
Cosmopolitan Cocktail
Cosmopolitan Cocktail (Disclaimer: If you live in the United States, you must be 21 years of age or order to buy or drink alcohol) With the Christmas season on us, I decided to try my hand at making some cocktails. Since the Cosmopolitan is a drink that I enjoy occasionally in a restaurant, I thought that…
Easy Homemade Macaroni and Cheese
Easy Homemade Macaroni and Cheese What is as comforting on a cool evening as a big steaming bowl of cheesy macaroni and cheese? I have tried and tested out many versions of macaroni and cheese. Non of them came out to that ooey gooey cheesy deliciousness that we all love. Now, what all these homemade…
Leftover Rice Breakfast
Leftover Rice Breakfast What do I do with all that leftover rice you ask? Why, make the most delicious leftover rice breakfast out there. That’s what you do. Whenever I have leftover rice, especially my Spanish Rice or my Enchilada Rice, I make one of my favorite breakfasts. In fact, I look forward to this breakfast…
After Thanksgiving Spicy Turkey Sandwich
After Thanksgiving Spicy Turkey Sandwich This After Thanksgiving Spicy Turkey Sandwich will make you want to save an extra piece of turkey for the day after Thanksgiving. The sandwich has a combination of turkey, pepper jack cheese, white cheddar cheese, grilled onions, sautéed tomatoes and spicy mayo, all on buttery toasted bread. I soooo look…
Thanksgiving Stuffing
Thanksgiving Stuffing How many of you look forward to the side dishes, more than the turkey on Thanksgiving? Me, me, me!!! So, that would definitely be me. No question. Ever since I can remember, I would look forward to the side dishes on Thanksgiving, but especially to eating a generous serving of Thanksgiving Stuffing. Boy,…
Pecan Pie with Graham Cracker Crust
Pecan Pie with Graham Cracker Crust Thanksgiving dinner just doesn’t seem complete without a generous slice of pecan pie topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Between the warm, custardy filling, the delicious rich pecans, and the texture of the graham cracker crust, this Pecan Pie with Graham Cracker Crust is the perfect pie…
Candied Yams with Marshmallows
Candied Yams with Marshmallows These yams are so yummy that even the those who announce that they don’t like yams, actually like these. This classic Thanksgiving side dish is more of a dessert than an regular side. When shopping, look for yams that are medium thickness and as symmetrical as possible. I know it’s not…
Mushroom Gravy
Mushroom Gravy I get requests for this Mushroom Gravy every Thanksgiving. Every time I even think about downsizing the Thanksgiving menu, I get protests form family members to keep this mushroom gravy on the long list of menu items. This sauce goes so well on the Turkey and Thanksgiving Stuffing that the regular turkey gravy…
Steakhouse Creamed Corn Recipe
Steakhouse Creamed Corn Recipe Have you ever noticed that when you go to a nice steakhouse, one of the side dishes on the menu is very often creamed corn? Whether it is Maestro’s Steakhouse or Morton’s Steakhouse, this style of corn is a staple. The best part is that you can make this Steakhouse Creamed…
Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
Cheesy Mashed Potatoes A deliciously prepared plate of hot cheesy mashed potatoes is one of the most comforting things you can eat. The combination of cheddar, gruyere, and parmesan cheese makes these spuds extra tasty. These mashed potatoes are buttery, creamy, fluffy, and oh so good. Lets Talk Potatoes What kind of potatoes do I…