New Twist on a Classic…

Egg salad; a cold “salad” made with hard boiled eggs, mayonnaise and celery. Eaten cold. Can be eaten by itself, as a small side dish, a little snack, on a sandwich, in a wrap, or on a bed of lettuce. Similar in style to tuna salad. Some people love it or hate it for various … Continue reading →

Basic Cooking Tips

After hearing from some of my readers I am finding out that there is a wide range from people who don’t cook very much to people who are into cooking gourmet meals. I want to put out there a few tips on how to set yourself up for success in the kitchen, no matter your … Continue reading →

Cooking Fish

Fish and seafood I find are types of food with lots of controversy. Some people swear it is the best stuff you can eat, flavor or health-wise. Some people are indifferent while others just find it repulsive. I used to be one who thought the latter. Yes, that’s right, I used to not like any … Continue reading →

Balls!!! Follow up post!

Hi Again! I wanted to do a follow-up post about my meatballs to show you how they turned out. In one word, success!!!! Something I forgot to mention in the first post, you want to let the meatballs “rest” after you roll them before cooking. Let them rest for about 30 minutes. This helps to … Continue reading →

BALLS!!!

Well, now that I have your full attention, I’m going to take this opportunity to share another favorite recipe with you! (I know, I have MANY favorite recipes! But, if I didn’t, there wouldn’t be much point in me having a blog, now would there.) Today was such a long, almost stressful day with the … Continue reading →

Southwest Mac N Cheese

Yesterday evening, my husband had a couple friends over to “jam”. Basically, my husband and a couple friends come over, head to the basement with all their music gear and have some sort of music jam session. Yesterday’s choice was funk! It sure was fun to feel the floor shaking with good vibrations under my … Continue reading →

Not the average chicken salad.

Something I love doing in the kitchen is taking a simple dish and turn it into something unique. Take chicken salad for example. There are probably about 100 different ways to make it! Recipes differing from using real mayo to miracle whip, adding dried fruit and/or nuts, celery or relish, the possibilities are endless. I … Continue reading →

A little more about me

For those of you who don’t know me, or for those of you who THINK you know me…you probably know that next to my husband and daughters, food is my #1 passion in life. I LOVE to cook delicious food for my family and friends. If you look back in your life, I would be … Continue reading →

Delicious Wings…

Chicken wings. Often a party staple. Typically labeled as guy food (although not in my case!). Chicken wings, in my opinion, should always be served hot, fresh, flavorful, seasoned, with crispy skin with tender and juicy meat. I prefer my chicken wings to be seasoned instead of “sauced”. Although saucy wings are good, I find … Continue reading →

Hello Fellow Food Lovers!

I’m starting this blog for a couple of reasons… 1.) I (along with my Chicago family) was invited to food blog for a local newsletter called the Evergreen Park Patch! 2.) I LOVE FOOD. Typing in my recipes as I make them is the easiest way for me to remember/record them as I make so … Continue reading →