Flaky Pie Crust

This is the best pie crust recipe on the face of the earth.  I make it in my food processor.  No matter how many crusts I need I never double the recipe.  I just keep making a batch for every crust.  Its very quick, and very successful,  so I just don’t play around with perfect. …

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….

Cranberry Glazed Pork

I have had this recipe forever. It is a wonderful family dinner recipe but could also be served for a very special company dinner. It is always a winner. It is written for a pork loin roast but is very complementary to nice little pork tenderloin. Delicious sides are sweet potatoes, and braised red cabbage….

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:)

Chinese Chicken Salad

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,…

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.