Well here it is. This recipe has been in the family for at least 40 years. It was first given to me by our dear neighbor when we lived on 33rd Ave. , Dorothy Wurdeman. Potlucks would never be the same. It has been to the Sea Fair races, church socials, baby showers, wedding showers,…
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Cowboy Caviar
This is a recipe for a great, dressed up salsa type dip. It is lots of fun because of its colors and variety of ingredients. Serving with several different kinds of chips, such as, pita chips, sun chips, different colored tortilla chips will also add to its’ appeal. One of the most common comments to…
Fish Tacos
This recipe may seem pretty involved. All steps are easy to put together. Many can be done ahead of time so your actual meal prep should be pretty simple. Some recipes are just worth the effort and if you want to eat and serve authentic California fish tacos you’ve come to the right place. Print…
Pot Stickers
Last week seemed to be ‘Pot Sticker’ week on TV After watching several versions of the recipe and the cooking methods I have come up with my own version. I made them thisweekend and my taste testers were thrilled. At first they thought I made too many, but after a few bites they were asking…
Lamb Chops Madrid
Even if you don’t think you like lamb you might want to give this recipe a try.
Chicken, Tortilla Soup
Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 1 hour 30 minutes Difficulty Serves: 8 The garnishes shown at the bottom of the recipe are what take it from ho-hum to muchas gracias!!!! 2 whole boneless chicken breasts 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoon Cumin 1 teaspoon Chili Powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon olive…
Crock Pot Vegetable Beef Soup
Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 8 hours Difficulty: Serves 8 Hits the spot on a cold day in January!!! 1 lb. ground beef 1 can corn 1 can green beans 2 carrots, diced 2 celery ribs, diced 1 onion, diced 4 potatoes, diced salt and pepper 1/2 teaspoon red pepper 1/2 dill 1 bay…
Cordon Bleu
This recipe does not leave itself to easy descriptions such as preparation time, difficulty etc. There are several options in the preparation that include refrigeration time, so some of the preparation can be done a day ahead. It is not really difficult to prepare but it is time consuming and may even be called tedious…
Quinoa Salad with Black Beans
Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: cook quinoa a day ahead according to package directions. Difficulty: Serves: 4 This is a great main dish salad. It is full of protein even though it is meatless. Great diet fare! Salad 2 cups quinoa, cooked 1 1/2 cups black beans, cooked 1 mango 1/2 bell pepper…
Seafood Tartlets
This filling is very versatile. We have used it with fillo wrapped around it, or on a slice of French bread: ie, Bruschetta It’s as good with fake crab as it is with the real stuff! Save yourself some money 🙂
Shrimp Crepe
Here’s your chance to use the outstanding crepe recipe found on the blog. This is a great first course for a special dinner, or can be used as a nice lunch entrée. It is also delicious if you want to use half and half crab and shrimp. Go ahead, knock your guests’ socks off!!! Prep…
Potluck Potato Salad
This is Grandma Sutherland’s recipe. It went to many Country Club parties. This recipe is easily doubled , etc. depending on the size of your crowd. I have used it a lot and love it. You can leave the peel on the red potatoes for a little more color. Cook’s choice. Prep time: 1 hour Refrigerate…