If it ain't broke.... Well...you know the rest. Don't try to fix perfection. There are lots of recipes in my cookbook. A few of 'em are considered perfection by those who enjoy home made treats. Nana's famous Chocolate chip cookies head the list. But I've been watching The Food Network quite a bit lately and so… Continue reading dont’ mess with perfection
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calzone – crazy man!
crazy calzone Thursday D's night to cook. Football and calzone. Crazy man! Love the man. Love football. And love his calzone. Super easy and Oh so yummy...yes both the cook and his creation. Here's how: Put the pizza stone in the oven and crank up the temp. to 520° F. Yes, it's hot, but to… Continue reading calzone – crazy man!
cabbage burgers today
Kraut Runza We've been making these forever. In Colorado's German-Russian communities they're known as Cabbage Pockets, Beroks, Cabbage Buns or Krautburgers. In California they appear on bakery menus as Bierocks. My husband's family, who immigrated to eastern Colorado from near Frank, Russia at the turn of the last century calls them Kraut Runza. It helps if you hold… Continue reading cabbage burgers today
turkey tetrazzini
Last of the turkey last night! So.o.o good. Wholesome and tasty. So.o.o simple. No prep time— just turn on the oven, fix a salad, pour a glass of wine and enjoy. I've been meaning to share this recipe with you since before Christmas...but you know how that's gone. One thing I can tell you, we've… Continue reading turkey tetrazzini
the best carmel sauce
Today was cool - finally, temps have been 10 to 15 degrees above average all fall - and D was BORED! It rained in the night so working in the garden was out...What to do? What to do? "Irish, will you make a pie crust? And I'll do another apple pie." When he's in cooking… Continue reading the best carmel sauce
the best apple pie
As I told you earlier, we don't go out too often. When we do, Tahoe Joe's Steak House is a choice we enjoy, especially during the winter when they offer an exceptional apple pie a la mode with hot bourbon sauce. Yummy...! And expensive. Lately D's been working on perfecting THE Best Homemade Apple Pie. As… Continue reading the best apple pie
the best pie crust
Crust for D's better'n Joe's Apple Pie We don't indulge in dinner out too often. When we do, Tahoe Joe's Steak House is a choice we enjoy, especially in winter when they offer an exceptional apple pie a la mode with hot bourbon sauce. Yummy! Lately D's been perfecting THE Best Apple Pie. It's way… Continue reading the best pie crust
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