Green Beans with Cashews

This has been a go-to  side dish for company dinners since the early 70’s.  It never seems to get old . Print Recipe Green Beans with Cashews Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 10 minutes Servings Ingredients 2 pounds fresh green beans4 tablespoons butter1 cup onion chopped3/4 cup salted cashews about 3 ounces1/2 teaspoon lemon…

Pan-Fried Onion Dip

This recipe came to Jeff’s house for a Seahawks party!  Delicious! Great dip for vegetables or chips:) Print Recipe Pan-Fried Onion Dip Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 30 minutes Servings cups Ingredients 2 large yellow onions4 tablespoons butter1/4 cup vegetable oil1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper4 ounces cream cheese room temperature1/2…

Creamy Mashed Potatoes

For years the secret to delicious mashed potatoes at Thanksgiving was for Jacob and I to do the last minute prep for them.  We would get out the potato ricer and his strong muscles would push the potatoes through while I stirred in the butter and cream.  Then the race to the table to make…

Braised Red Cabbage

Looking for a side to go with your favorite pork roast, or pork chop recipe?  You’ve come to the right place.  Braised red cabbage, a serving of mashed sweet potato, and a slice of pork roast, a beautiful plate for a fall meal.  The colors are great, the taste is excellent, and you haven’t served ‘the…

Bananas Foster

Bring out the “show biz” side of your personality and wow your guest with this very simple dessert.  They will be talking about it and your culinary skills for weeks afterwards.  Chef John Turenne at Yale notes the this bananas foster recipe, always a hit, was created in New Orleans’s Brennan’s Restaurant in the 1950’s. …

Macaroni and Cheese

Well, just toss out those boxes of Kraft dinner, etc., etc.,  This recipe is almost as fast and uncomparable in taste.   Print Recipe Macaroni and Cheese Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 45 minutes Servings people Ingredients 1 8 ounce package elbow macaroni8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese grated1 12 ounce container small curd cottage cheese1…

Monkey Bread

This is a great, finger-licking-good breakfast treat.   Make the night before and it can be set out for early risers who want something to snack on before breakfast is served.  Great on a breakfast buffet .  Favorite of most kids because it is self- serve.  Just pick a portion off the loaf, pop it in your…

Baklava

      This is  a traditional Greek dessert made with flaky fillo pastry and lots of honey,  butter, and nuts.   It has amazing texture, and unforgettable flavor.  It isn’t your typical holiday home- made cookie but this is your  chance to add it to your list.  Your family and friends will be thrilled. 

Scones

Whether you are making breakfast for guests,  you want to make your family feel like guests, or you are serving a proper tea, you will be successful with these light and fluffy scones.  This recipe turns out perfect every time:)

Lamb Chops Madrid

Even if you don’t think you like lamb you might want to give this recipe a try.