Shrimp and Mushroom Crepes

This recipe makes a beautiful first course that will set the mood for the repast to follow.  It is also excellent, on its own for a luncheon.  The crepe recipe is found elsewhere on the blog.  They are definetly  the ‘do-ahead’ part of this recipe.  This recipe will absolutely blow your guests skirts up right over their heads!!!!!…

Sugar Cookies

This is a very basic recipe used for cut-out cookies.  It’s probably 100 years old but my version comes from a cook book I got for a wedding gift in 1962.  Chilling the dough is the big secret to cut out cookies.  Some people roll it out on a cookie sheet, cut out your cookies…

Apple Pie Filling

This is a very traditional filling for apple pie.  It doesn’t need any explanation just, can anyone say Thanksgiving?  Your recipe for the pie crust is also on the blog. Print Recipe Apple Pie Filling Prep Time 40 minutes Cook Time 45 minutes Passive Time 20 minutes Servings Ingredients 3/4 cup brown sugar1/4 cup flour3/4…

Tri Tip Roast (oven method)

These little tri tip roasts are a boon to mankind!!  They are relatively inexpensive , full of flavor, easy to prepare, and the left-overs are delicious. This cooking method is fool proof– guaranteed!  How many recipes will tell you that?  So whether you are looking for a Sunday dinner menu with mashed potatoes and gravy…

Pumpkin Granola Muffins

These muffins have some ingredients  you may not be used to combining but believe me they are delicious together.  The muffins are moist, hearty, aromatic, and delicious.  The batter can be stored in the refrigerator for up to six weeks.  Portion  out  the desired servings for fresh-baked muffins every morning!  You’ll look like a genius….

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:)

Braised Short Ribs

At one time short ribs were considered a budget meal, similar to a stew or pot roast,  not anymore.  If you can find short ribs at your butcher, you have two parties : one that you are fortunate enough to have a butcher, not just a meat packer and second that he has short ribs in his meat  case. …

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…