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Category: RECIPES

  • My Grandmother’s Porcupines – Rice Meatballs

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    This is my Grandmother’s recipe for Porcupines. Porcupines are basically meatballs with rice mixed in them. They make a delightful dish served with roasted veggies. I did have to make a few changes. Naturally I changed the shortening to canola oil and I subbed garlic powder in place of the garlic salt to cut down…

  • Pan-Browned Brussels Sprouts

    The first time I had brussels sprouts was when I was a kid at my friend’s house. They were so good. I have never been able to make them like Beverly. I prefer fresh sprouts over frozen because freezing vegetables such as asparagus and brussels sprouts makes them soggy and rubbery. Source: Epicurious. 1/2 pound…

  • Traditional Japanese Miso Soup

    When I was living in West Palm Beach Florida, I practically lived at the local Whole Foods. It was near my place of work making it an easy stop for lunch. One winter when I was really sick I ate the Miso soup everyday. To this day whenever I am sick I love to snuggle…

  • Fall Harvest Pumpkin Roll

    This recipe comes from a woman I met in Baybrook Texas. I wish I could remember her name because she really deserves the recognition. She is one of those die hard Christmas bakers but her goodies are the ones you look forward to all year. I have tried other versions of the pumpkin roll but…

  • Asian Noodle Stir-Fry

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    Asian noodle stir-fry is one of several inexpensive recipes I came up with using Top Ramen. It is definitely a recipe that can be played around with. Omit the Top Ramen for rice and chicken broth. The broth in the recipe is made with pasta water and the season packet. Sometimes I eat mine on…

  • Cranberry Orange Almond Oatmeal

    My kids could eat oatmeal every morning for breakfast as well as lunch and dinner. When I was on Joythebaker.com I noticed a post for Cranberry Orange Almond Oatmeal and decided to give it a whirl. I think it was a little too gourmet for the kids. They did not like the orange peel. But…

  • Green Beans with Pearl Onions and Garlic

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    This recipe is adapted after a dish I had at a friend’s house when I was living in Texas. I do not have exact measurements though, so I am guessing here. 1 tbsp Olive oil 2 cups Green beans 1/2 cup Pearl Onions or sliced red onion 2-3 cloves Garlic, chopped Salt & Pepper, to…

  • Roasted Apple Pork Chops With A Balsalmic Vinegar Glaze

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    I think I found this recipe in an Everyday Food issue. My first thought was “balsalmic vinegar and maple syrup? What an interesting combination.” It turned out to be amazing. Well maybe not amazing but pretty darn good. I use 2-4 cutlets and reduce the time. I love the show Hells Kitchen. My friends look…

  • Penne with Zuchhini and Yogurt Sauce

    This is a great dish to clean out the refrigerator with. I am not good with measurements. I just eye and toss stuff in. So the measurements listed below are guesses. That is the beauty of simple pasta dishes. After I made it I wondered if next time I might try adding some pumpkin, butternut…

  • Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

    I love pumpkin. I always end up with a can of the stuff in my pantry all year long, not that I ever use it. Somehow I can never bring myself to make anything pumpkin related outside of fall. So it is always a treat when the first shrill wind comes announcing fall has arrived.…