Easy Broiled Chicken BreastsWhen it’s too chilly or rainy to light the outdoor grill, you can make these lemony broiled chicken breasts as a delicious dinner alternative. Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven’s broiler. Combine butter vegetable oil onion garlic lemon juice salt paprika and ginger … [Read more…]
Mama’s Tomato GravyThis dish truly captures the flavor of Cajun Louisiana. Over the course of her life, my mother made countless batches of biscuits and tomato gravy. I’m sure her mother taught her how to make this. This dish allows me to once again sit at my mother’s table. For breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner, … [Read more…]
Easy MochiMochi are small Japanese cakes made with glutinous rice flour that have a soft, chewy outer layer and a deliciously sticky filling made of sweetened red bean paste. Red bean paste should be wrapped in aluminium foil and put in the freezer for at least an hour to become solid. In a bowl that … [Read more…]
Dosas (Indian-style Pancakes)This version of the traditional South Indian pancake known as a dosa, which is thin and crepe-like, is flavored with a mixture of spices. In a mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat and brown rice flours. To make a thin batter, stir in the water. Incorporate the onion, garlic, cilantro, sugar, cumin, and … [Read more…]
Savory Herb WafflesThese are not a sweet waffle! I use them to serve creamed beef or chicken for a quick, easy supper. They are very light, very tasty, and they smell heavenly. In a large bowl stir together the flour baking powder baking soda garlic salt parsley rosemary and tarragon. Stir in the shredded Gouda. … [Read more…]
Strawberry ShortcakesFresh spring strawberries demand only the simplest, freshest ingredients like butter and cream for making flavorful individual shortcake desserts. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Toss strawberries with 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar in a bowl; set aside at room temperature for 1 hour for juice to form. Whisk flour white sugar … [Read more…]
Breakfast Sausage CasseroleThis filling breakfast casserole’s base is made up of Cheddar cheese, breakfast sausage, and cream of mushroom soup. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir the sausage in the hot skillet until crumbly evenly browned and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease. Grease a 9×13 inch baking … [Read more…]
Sloppy Joe MamasMexican-style hot tomato sauce gives a punch to this sloppy joes recipe for a spicy spin on an American classic everyone will love. Over medium-high heat, warm up the olive oil in a big skillet. In hot oil, cook onion and garlic for 5 to 7 minutes, or until browned. Add the ground … [Read more…]
Slow Cooker HamWith this hassle-free recipe, slow cooker ham is juicy and delicious, making it ideal for holiday meals. You only need a bone-in ham and brown sugar to make this delicious meal. Spread about 1 1/2 cups of brown sugar on the bottom of a slow cooker. Place ham on the brown sugar with … [Read more…]
Red Pepper Cream SauceWhite pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika, and lemon juice are used to season this cream-based sauce. Heavy cream and bell peppers should be combined in a pot and heated to a boil over medium heat. Then, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 30 minutes or until the cream … [Read more…]